Accountant - HK Clients (Malaysia-Based Remote | Cantonese/Mandarin Speaker) / 會計 - 香港客戶 (馬來西亞遙距工作 | 廣東/普通話)

About Sleek

Through proprietary software and AI, Sleek simplifies back-office operations for micro SMEs, allowing entrepreneurs to focus on growing their businesses and engaging with customers. With a growing global base of entrepreneurs, Sleek is innovating in a highly profitable sector.

Sleek operates in three key segments:

• Corporate Secretary: Automates company incorporation, secretarial, filing, nominee director, mailroom, and immigration processes via custom online robots and SleekSign. Sleek is the market leader in Singapore, holding approximately 5% of the market share for new business incorporations.
• Accounting & Bookkeeping: Redefines accounting, bookkeeping, tax, and payroll services through proprietary SleekBooks ledger, AI tools, and exceptional customer service.
• FinTech Payments: Addresses a key challenge for entrepreneurs by offering digital banking services to new businesses.

Founded in 2017, Sleek now serves around 15,000 customers across its offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the UK. The company employs approximately 600 staff while maintaining a startup mindset. Sleek has achieved 70%+ compound annual growth in revenue over the past five years and has been recognized by The Financial Times, The Straits Times, Forbes, and LinkedIn as one of the fastest-growing companies in Asia. Backed by top-tier investors, Sleek aims to become one of the few cash-flow-positive, tech-enabled unicorns in the Asia Pacific region.

The Role

Mission: As an Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality accounting services to Sleek’s clients. This position is ideal for someone with 5+ years of experience, preferably in practice, seeking to deepen their expertise and take on new responsibilities in a fast-paced, cloud-based environment. You will collaborate with a team of experienced accountants, managing a portfolio of clients and ensuring financial accuracy.

Your 5+ years of experience in accounting, particularly with international clients, will be crucial to your success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a high volume of accounting clients, serving as the primary point of contact for all assigned clients.
• Ensure the quality of service delivery, timeliness, accurate billing, client relationship management, and client satisfaction and retention.
• Plan and execute work efficiently, providing leadership, supervision, and guidance to staff to ensure deliverables align with service scopes and timelines. This includes corporate secretarial, accounting, tax, payroll, MPF, immigration, mailroom, and nominee director services.
• Demonstrate expertise in primary accounting frameworks and financial reporting matters as regulated by the Companies Registry and the Inland Revenue Department (IRD). Ensure knowledge of regulatory requirements for various company setups in Hong Kong, particularly private limited companies.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives to leverage this knowledge during engagements.
• Review and/or prepare management accounts, schedules, profits tax computations, payroll reports, employer’s returns, and other statutory filings, ensuring accuracy and completeness before delivery to clients.
• Provide basic consultancy advice to clients on accounting, tax, payroll, and corporate secretarial matters.
• Prepare unaudited/group unaudited financial statements and profits tax returns for clients with zero errors.
• Adhere to the highest professional standards and maintain strict client confidentiality.

Role Requirements

• Fluent in spoken and written Cantonese/Mandarin and English.
• Recognized degree or diploma in Accountancy.
• Preferably professionally certified with ACCA, HKICPA, or an equivalent qualification.
• Preferably 5–7 years of relevant experience for candidates who are not yet certified; 2–3 years for professionally certified candidates.
• Hands-on experience with Google Workspace and Microsoft applications.
• Experience with cloud accounting software, with a preference for Xero (at least 1 year of experience).
• Resourceful and experienced with various productivity software to facilitate daily tasks.
• Self-motivated, positive attitude, proactive, and detail-oriented.
• Enjoys meeting people and possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Immediate availability is preferred.
• Must be based in Malaysia (100% fully remote) with a suitable workspace and reliable high-speed internet connection.
• Must possess the legal right to work in Malaysia. No employment pass sponsorship will be provided.

Behavioral Fit

Sleek values the following attributes:

• Ownership: Demonstrates reliability, trustworthiness, and accountability. Sleek operates at a fast pace, requiring individuals to see tasks through to completion and proactively address challenges.
• Humility: Openness to feedback, willingness to learn, and collaboration are essential. Humility fosters a positive work environment and enhances emotional intelligence.
• Structured Thinking: Ability to make sound judgments that balance organizational, team, and customer needs, regardless of whether you are more analytical or creative.

Interview Process

The interview process includes the following stages:

• One-way Video Interview: Shortlisted candidates will complete a pre-recorded video interview to assess skills and background early in the process.
• Technical Round: A 60-minute discussion with the hiring team to delve into your recent roles and experience.
• Behavioral/Soft Skills Round: A 45-minute chat with a leadership team member to explore your work situations and thought processes.
• Reference Verification: A professional reference check with your recent direct manager or supervisor, conducted during the final interview stages.

Background Screening

Sleek is a regulated entity and performs background checks, which may include:

• Verification of education
• Criminal history checks
• Political exposure checks
• Bankruptcy or adverse credit history checks

Consent is required before conducting these checks, and adverse results may affect probation.

Benefits

Sleek offers a range of benefits:

• Humility and Kindness: Sleek fosters a culture of humility and kindness, promoting diversity and inclusion.
• Flexibility: Remote work is encouraged, with the option to work from anywhere in the world for 1 month each year. Flexible working hours are accommodated as long as work is completed and communication is proactive.
• Financial Benefits: Competitive market salaries, generous paid time off, and holiday schedules. Some staff are eligible for an employee share ownership plan, allowing them to share in Sleek’s growth and potential stock exchange listing.
• Personal Growth: Responsibility, autonomy, and opportunities for learning through internal and external training programs. Sleek is at the forefront of AI innovation, aiming to develop a regional center of AI excellence.
• B Corp Certification: Sleek is a proud certified B Corp, committed to building a force for good and contributing to an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy.