Staff Accountant I

Company:

Marsh

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Accounting Operations team at Marsh. This role will be based in Pavilion Damansara, Kuala Lumpur.

 

Staff Accountant I

 

This role supports accurate and timely Accounts Payable and payment processing activities across the business. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, finance teams, and regional entities in Asia and Pacific to ensure payments, financial documentation, and related processes are managed efficiently and in compliance with company policies.

 

We will count on you to:

• Review, assess, and process payment requests submitted by various departments, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Manage day-to-day Accounts Payable (AP) activities, ensuring timely and accurate processing of payments and related transactions.
• Create, maintain, and update payee templates and banking information in the company’s internal systems and banking platforms.
• Execute payment transactions through relevant banking platforms, ensuring payment details, instructions, and supporting documentation are accurate.
• Support payment processing activities for regional entities, including Asia and Pacific, and handle financial documentation in both English, Chinese and others language.
• Assist in preparing cash flow forecasts by monitoring payment schedules, cash outflows, and upcoming financial obligations.
• Maintain accurate payment records and support documentation for internal controls, reporting, and audit purposes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, finance teams, and external parties to resolve payment-related queries and discrepancies.
• Support internal and external audit exercises by preparing required documentation, responding to inquiries, and ensuring compliance with financial controls.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects, process improvements, and system enhancements to improve operational efficiency and payment processes.

What you need to have:

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent
• Candidates with relevant working experience in accounting or finance operations will also be considered.
• Good command of English and Chinese, both written and spoken, for daily business communication and coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles, payment processing, or Accounts Payable functions.
• Good numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize deadlines, and ensure accuracy in processing financial transactions.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Willingness to learn new systems, banking platforms, and internal finance processes.

What makes you stand out:

• 1–2 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable, payment processing, accounting operations, or finance shared services, has a good understanding of basic accounting principles and is comfortable handling day-to-day accounting activities.
• Familiarity with online banking platforms, payment processing systems, and financial or ERP applications.
• Hands-on experience in vendor or payee management, payment verification, and banking transactions.
• Exposure to cash flow forecasting, payment scheduling, and cash management activities.
• Knowledge of internal financial controls, audit requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to work with financial data and reports.
• A proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable approach, with a willingness to contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency.

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.