How much do remote accountants make?

Remote accountants earn $55,000-$150,000 depending on experience and credentials. Staff accountants earn $55,000-$75,000, senior accountants $75,000-$100,000, and accounting managers $95,000-$135,000. CPAs earn 15-20% more than non-certified accountants. Remote controllers earn $130,000-$180,000. Big 4 firms (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) now offer fully remote positions at standard compensation levels.

What remote finance jobs are available?

Remote finance roles include bookkeeper ($42,000-$62,000), staff accountant ($55,000-$75,000), financial analyst ($70,000-$105,000), FP&A analyst ($80,000-$125,000), tax preparer ($50,000-$95,000), senior accountant ($75,000-$100,000), and controller ($120,000-$180,000). Fintech companies offer the most remote finance positions. 65% of corporate finance roles now allow remote work, up from 15% in 2019.

What certifications do remote finance jobs require?

CPA (Certified Public Accountant) is required for senior accounting roles and increases salary 15-20%. CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) benefits investment analysis positions. CMA (Certified Management Accountant) applies to FP&A and management accounting. QuickBooks and Xero certifications are valuable for bookkeeping roles. CPA requires 150 credit hours and passing four exams; most candidates complete it in 12-18 months.

How do remote finance teams protect sensitive data?

VPN connections encrypt all data transmission. SOC 2 compliant cloud software (NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct) meets security requirements. Two-factor authentication is mandatory. Access controls limit data to need-to-know basis. Employers provide secure laptops with endpoint protection and remote wipe capability. Annual security training is required. Cloud accounting platforms exceed on-premise security standards at 85% of organizations.

Can I work remotely as an entry-level accountant?

Entry-level remote accounting positions include accounts payable clerk ($38,000-$50,000), accounts receivable specialist ($40,000-$52,000), junior accountant ($48,000-$62,000), and bookkeeper ($42,000-$58,000). Accounting degree or bookkeeping certificate improves chances. QuickBooks Online certification demonstrates practical skills. Tax season (January-April) creates surge hiring for remote positions, with many converting to permanent roles.

How do I become a remote bookkeeper?

Complete QuickBooks Online certification ($150, 2-4 weeks) and Xero certification (free, 1-2 weeks). Learn accounting fundamentals through community college courses or Coursera ($39/month). Start with small business clients through referrals or platforms like Belay and Bench. Bookkeepers earn $25-$50/hour; certified bookkeepers managing 10+ clients earn $70,000-$100,000. No degree required—certification and client results matter.

What is FP&A and how much does it pay?

FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) builds budgets, forecasts, and financial models to guide business strategy. FP&A analysts earn $80,000-$120,000, senior analysts $110,000-$150,000, and FP&A managers $140,000-$190,000. Excel modeling and SQL skills are mandatory. Experience with Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, or Workday Adaptive Planning increases marketability. FP&A is the highest-paying finance track outside of investment banking.

What accounting software should I learn for remote jobs?

QuickBooks Online dominates small/medium business accounting with 80% market share—certification is essential. Xero is the leading alternative, especially for international companies. NetSuite serves mid-market and enterprise companies. SAP and Oracle are required for Fortune 500 roles. Excel proficiency is universal. Most companies train on their specific software, but QuickBooks + Excel qualifies candidates for 75% of remote accounting positions.

Remote Finance and Accounting Jobs in Malaysia (28)

Accounting Services Associate IV (Japanese Speaker)

Conduent Business Services Malaysia Sdn.Bhd · Full Time · 4 Days Ago

Conduent Business Services Malaysia Sdn.Bhd

🌎 Malaysia ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Perform the record-to-report function, including journal entries, bank reconciliations, and month-end closing activities to produce accurate financial statements. Coordinate with clients and guide junior staff while maintaining accounting controls and documentation.

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Accounting Services Associate IV (Japanese Speaker)

Conduent · Full Time · 4 Days Ago

Conduent

🌎 Malaysia ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Perform record-to-report functions, including journal entries, bank reconciliations, and month-end closing activities to produce accurate financial statements. Coordinate with clients and guide junior staff while maintaining accounting controls and documentation.

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Accounting Sr Advanced Analyst

One Identity · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

One Identity

🌎 India, Malaysia ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Manage day-to-day general accounting activities and lead the monthly accounting close process for the AMER region. Responsibilities include preparing journal entries, performing balance sheet reconciliations, and coordinating with internal and external auditors.

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Senior Finance Analyst — FP&A, Reporting & Treasury

Veremark · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Veremark

🌎 Malaysia ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The role involves managing FP&A analysis, monthly management reporting, and improving finance reporting infrastructure using Power BI. Additionally, the analyst will oversee group treasury operations, banking administration, and manual billing processes across multiple entities.

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Accounting Sr. Specialist - Contracts Accounting

NTT DATA Services · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

NTT DATA Services

🌎 Malaysia ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Manage all accounting and financial aspects of assigned customer contracts, including revenue recognition, invoicing, and monthly closing processes. Collaborate with operations and finance teams to drive process improvements and ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies.

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Accounting Specilaist - Contract Accounting

NTT DATA Services · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

NTT DATA Services

🌎 Malaysia ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Manage accounting and financial aspects of assigned customer accounts, including revenue recognition, invoicing, and monthly closing processes. Perform balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, and support internal and external statutory audits.

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Finance & Accounting Lead

Brankas Pte Ltd · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Brankas Pte Ltd

🌎 Malaysia ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance

Oversee general accounting processes, financial reporting, and tax submissions across multiple entities in Southeast Asia. Manage statutory audits, internal controls, and coordinate with outsourced finance partners and leadership.

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[FINTECH] Mandarin Junior Operations Support Associate - REMOTE

BTSE · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

BTSE

🌎 Malaysia ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Support global onboarding and KYC processes while monitoring internal case trends to improve efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain internal knowledge resources and provide operational support.

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Financial Crime Analyst - APAC

Wirex · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Wirex

🌎 Malaysia ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The role involves executing day-to-day financial crime compliance activities, including customer due diligence and transaction monitoring across fiat and crypto products. It also focuses on preparing suspicious transaction reports and supporting APAC MLROs in meeting regulatory obligations.

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Contract Specialist, Procurement

Fugro · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Fugro

🌎 Malaysia ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Contract Specialist

The Contract Specialist is responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating supplier and subcontractor agreements to mitigate contractual risks. They manage the full procurement contract lifecycle, including compliance certification, change management, and the handling of supplier claims.

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APAC Finance Analyst

Bayer · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Bayer

🌎 Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Supports Consumer Health Commercial Operations in APAC through financial steering, target setting, and deviation analysis. Drives digital transformation in financial tasks, including automated planning and forecasting, while acting as a Country Ambassador for PBS.

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Accounting Services Associate IV (6mths Contract - Mandarin)

Conduent Business Services Malaysia Sdn.Bhd · Part Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Conduent Business Services Malaysia Sdn.Bhd

🌎 Malaysia ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Manage the end-to-end Order-to-Cash process for the China region, including invoicing, cash allocation, and resolving billing discrepancies. Prepare essential closing reports such as ageing, revenue, and bank reconciliations while maintaining accurate SAP records.

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Accounting Services Associate IV (6mths Contract - Mandarin)

Conduent · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Conduent

🌎 Malaysia ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Manage the end-to-end Order-to-Cash process for the China region, including invoicing and cash allocation. Prepare various closing reports and resolve complex customer billing inquiries to ensure sector satisfaction.

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Accounts Receivable Executive

SEAhub Asia · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

SEAhub Asia

🌎 Malaysia ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Manage customer billing, collections, and receivable records to ensure timely payments and accurate financial reporting. Responsibilities include issuing invoices, reconciling accounts, and supporting month-end closing activities.

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QSR Auditor I

Medline Industries, LP · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Medline Industries, LP

🌎 Malaysia ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Finance Auditor

The role involves performing quality audits and supporting the Global Sourcing Organization in maintaining a robust supply chain. The auditor ensures that medical and surgical supplies meet quality standards through collaboration with global suppliers.

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Financial Crime Manager with Mandarin (Client Delivery) - Remote, Malaysia

AML RightSource · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

AML RightSource

🌎 Malaysia ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Lead a team of 25+ analysts to ensure financial crime compliance projects meet organizational and client objectives. Oversee day-to-day operations, manage client engagements, and deliver performance reports to senior leadership.

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Remote Buyer

Plexus · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Plexus

🌎 Malaysia ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Manage the procurement of goods and services ensuring adherence to quality, delivery, and pricing guidelines. Handle purchase order placement, rescheduling, and the resolution of material discrepancies to minimize inventory while meeting production plans.

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PA Project Team Underwriter

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.

🌎 Malaysia ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Underwriter

The role involves assisting in product set-up, performing UAT testing, and creating underwriting guidelines in the core system. Additionally, the underwriter will resolve system problems and review process flows for new products or enhancements.

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Media Buyer

The Branding People Sdn Bhd · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

The Branding People Sdn Bhd

🌎 Malaysia ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Plan, execute, and optimize full-funnel paid media campaigns across platforms like Meta, Google, and TikTok with a focus on customer retention. Collaborate with CRM and creative teams to analyze lifecycle data and translate performance metrics into actionable growth strategies.

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Finance Operations Executive / Assistant Manager (MY)

Heymax · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Heymax

🌎 Malaysia ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Executive Assistant

The role involves managing the full spectrum of finance operations, including payroll, treasury, and cash flow, while streamlining internal workflows and controls. Additionally, the position provides cross-functional support to sales, product, and marketing teams across the company's regional offices.

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Finance Executive (Malaysia)

Write Edge · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Write Edge

🌎 Malaysia ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Finance Executive will manage daily financial operations, including payments, inter-company transactions, and month-end closing processes. They are also responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, preparing budgets, and presenting financial data to senior management.

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Financial Modelling - Project Advisory

MVC Resources · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

MVC Resources

🌎 Malaysia ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Build and test complex financial models in Excel to support financing processes, corporate decision-making, and project feasibility. Conduct scenario analysis, quantitative research, and valuation assessments to optimize business performance and meet investor requirements.

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Senior Financial Crime Compliance Officer (AML/CFT Policy & Oversight) 47 APPLICANTS

Reap · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Reap

🌎 Guinea, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Compliance Officer

You will support and strengthen the AML/CFT program by reviewing complex due diligence escalations and overseeing transaction monitoring effectiveness. Additionally, you will act as a bridge between compliance and operations teams to improve decision-making and develop internal risk frameworks.

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Junior Accountant/Bookkeeper - Singapore / Malaysia 16 APPLICANTS

Antler · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

Antler

🌎 Malaysia ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Finance Accountant

The role involves supporting the global finance team by managing daily operational bookkeeping, balance sheet reconciliations, and the month-end process for multiple entities across various regions. Key tasks include documenting financial transactions, processing cash, AP/AR, posting journal entries, and fact-checking accounting data.

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Bookkeeper - Singapore / Malaysia (remote) 53 APPLICANTS

Antler · · 17 Weeks Ago

Antler

🌎 Malaysia, Singapore ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Finance Bookkeeper

The role involves daily operational bookkeeping, balance sheet reconciliations, and managing the month-end process for multiple entities within the global finance team. Key tasks include documenting financial transactions, processing cash, accounts payable/receivable, and posting required journal entries.

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Media Buyer Executive

The Branding People Sdn Bhd · Full Time · 19 Weeks Ago

The Branding People Sdn Bhd

🌎 Malaysia ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Media Buyer Executive will create and optimize ad creatives based on research and insights, and manage performance marketing campaigns across various platforms. They will collaborate with designers and video editors to bring ideas to life and prepare performance reports for management.

copywriting social-media creative advertising media paid-social english

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Tax Analyst (Indirect tax)

Baker Hughes · Full Time · 23 Weeks Ago

Baker Hughes

🌎 Malaysia ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Tax Analyst will support various tax jurisdictions for the Europe Region, managing tax calculations, filings, and reconciliations. They will also resolve queries and support tax audits.

accounting insurance medical tax communication reporting organization

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Assistant Finance Manager

ShopBack · Full Time · 25 Weeks Ago

ShopBack

🌎 Malaysia ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Finance Manager

The Assistant Finance Manager will manage financial reporting, analysis, and statutory audits for assigned entities. This role involves partnering with stakeholders to provide insights and ensure compliance with tax regulations.