Garden World Development Hiring! Internship Accounting - Finance in Federal Territory, Earn up to MYR 3,500 - Ricebowl

Responsibilities

Financial Operations

• Manage daily bookkeeping including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations to keep records up to date.
• Process supplier invoices and contractor payments accurately and on time while maintaining supporting documentation.
• Support basic payroll administration and statutory contributions processing to ensure timely staff payments.
• Maintain the general ledger and perform regular reconciliations to resolve discrepancies quickly.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements and summaries for management review.
• Produce project cost reports and highlight variances to help keep budgets on track.
• Assist in cashflow forecasts and short-term cash planning to support project milestones.
• Compile ad hoc reports and present clear data to non-finance colleagues.

Compliance & Controls

• Support statutory compliance, including SST and annual tax filing preparation, by collating required documentation.
• Maintain internal control checklists and help implement basic process improvements.
• Work with external auditors during audits by providing schedules and explanations.
• Ensure invoices, contracts, and purchase orders follow company approval workflows.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with about 2 years of practical accounting experience.
• Experience in property, construction, or SME environments is preferred but not mandatory.
• Familiarity with month-end closing and basic statutory reporting in Malaysia.

Hard Skills & Knowledge

• Strong Excel skills including formulas and pivot tables for reporting and reconciliations.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software such as MYOB, Xero, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of general ledger maintenance, accounts payable and receivable processes, and bank reconciliations.
• Basic understanding of SST, payroll-related contributions, and preparing schedules for audit.

Soft Skills & Qualities

• Good communicator who can explain numbers to project teams and suppliers in a clear way.
• Organised and detail oriented, able to prioritise tasks across multiple small projects.
• Problem solver who takes responsibility for completing tasks and improving routines.
• Team player with a willingness to learn and take direction from senior finance staff.

Numbers shape places, and if you enjoy tidy ledgers and watching a site move from plan to handover, this role is for you. Working with us at Garden World Development Sdn Bhd means joining a close property team that delivers small to medium scale developments across Malaysia, where clear finance controls keep projects on track. We focus on practical finance work that helps site teams, suppliers and office staff coordinate smoothly.

This is a builder role: you will tighten month-end routines, design project-friendly reports, and help scale our finance operations as we take on more developments. You will manage daily bookkeeping, supplier and contractor payments, and project cost tracking while improving processes for faster, cleaner closes. Success looks like fewer reconciliation issues, on-time supplier payments, and concise reports that make cashflow choices easy for project managers.

Your Growth & Impact

• Develop stronger accounting routines by owning month-end close, ledger reconciliations, and timely financial submissions that reduce errors and speed decision cycles. You will document improved close checklists and cut recurring adjustments.
• Expand your project finance experience by preparing detailed cost reports, variance analyses, and short-term cash forecasts that influence construction planning and budget control. Those reports will be used by site teams to prioritise spending and manage supplier claims.
• Build practical technical skills using MYOB, Xero, or similar systems and advanced Excel for automation, pivoted reporting, and reconciliations that save time. You will also help configure the accounting package to standardise entries across projects.
• Gain cross-functional exposure by working closely with project managers, suppliers, and senior leaders on billing, payment sequencing, and cashflow planning. This role offers daily interactions with site accountants and procurement to keep payments aligned to progress.
• Connect with a compact team that values hands-on improvements, mentorship, and visible contributions so you grow into wider finance responsibilities. Our small team means your recommendations are noticed and acted on quickly, giving you real ownership.