Senior Accountant, Southeast Asia

The Plot Thickens: Job Description — Senior Account, Southeast Asia

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient Senior Accountant to lead and elevate core accounting operations, drive system migration initiatives, and ensure audit readiness across our Southeast Asia (SEA) entities.

This role plays a central part in strengthening our financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and compliance standards, while partnering closely with regional finance and operations teams.

Your Mission: Responsibilities Overview

Accounting Operations

• Lead day-to-day transactional accounting: AP, AR, GL, Intercompany, and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close activities across SEA entities.
• Maintain, enhance, and enforce robust internal controls.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, schedules, and supporting financial documentation.

System Migration & Process Transformation

• Support finance system migration projects through data validation, process mapping, UAT, and workflow optimisation.
• Collaborate with IT, regional finance, and operations to ensure smooth integration of new tools and processes.
• Document, refine, and align accounting processes with new system capabilities and evolving business needs.
• Provide training and support to client servicing users during and after migration.

Audit Support & Compliance

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to facilitate efficient audit processes.
• Prepare audit documentation and respond to audit queries accurately and promptly.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory regulations and group accounting policies.
• Partner closely with the regional team to identify and mitigate financial risks through strong control frameworks.

Attributes of the Protagonist (That’s You)

You’re a collaborative finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. You bring structure, discipline, and solutions-driven thinking to every challenge — and you enjoy partnering cross-functionally to make systems and processes work better for everyone.

You Are:

• Detail-oriented, accountable, and proactive.
• Confident in engaging with finance and business partners across SEA.
• A natural problem-solver who anticipates issues and proposes practical solutions.
• Able to manage multiple priorities independently with grace and composure.
• Comfortable navigating change, systems, and transformation initiatives.

The Hero’s Background: Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on qualified accounting experience across Southeast Asia.
• Strong technical foundation in:
  • AP, AR, GL, Intercompany, reconciliations
  • Month-end and year-end close processes
  • Audit preparation and support
• Experience working in a multi-entity or regional finance environment preferred.
• Knowledge of ERP or system migration projects is a strong advantage.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while collaborating seamlessly with regional teams.

About The Hoffman Agency

We are an integrated communications consultancy built to solve tough challenges — the more complex, the better — for technology companies shaping the future. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, our network spans across global innovation hubs including Bangkok, Boston, Beijing, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, London, Munich, Paris, Portland, San Jose, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Taipei, and Tokyo.

At Hoffman, we combine deep tech understanding with bold storytelling to help brands stand out, influence conversations, and drive meaningful impact.

For more information, visit www.hoffman.com

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive workplace — one that celebrates individuality and welcomes people of all backgrounds. We’re an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, or veteran status.

Join us and be at the forefront of marketing and communications innovation, partnering with industry-leading technology brands across the world. We value diverse perspectives, inclusive decision-making, and ideas that push boundaries to shape what’s next.

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities — plus a unique four-week paid sabbatical after four years of service, because we believe in rewarding dedication and balance.