KUALA LUMPUR, Deputy Accountant General (Corporate) Zainani Jusoh has been appointed as the new Accountant General of Malaysia, effective today.
According to a statement from the Accountant General’s Department of Malaysia (AGD), she succeeds the previous incumbent who retired on Sept 2. Her appointment letter was presented by Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar in Putrajaya on Aug 27.
Hailing from Tanah Merah, Kelantan, Zainani holds a Bachelor of Accounting degree from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). She is also a chartered accountant and a member of both the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) and the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA).
With over 30 years of public service experience, Zainani began her career in 1994 as an accountant with the AGD’s Micro Accounting System Task Force. She has since served in various agencies and ministries, including the Malaysian Examinations Board, Ministry of Works, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Housing and Local Government.
She was instrumental in driving the digitalisation of accounting systems in Malaysian embassies worldwide, transitioning from manual processes to digital platforms. This shift enabled more efficient, accurate, and timely financial management for Malaysian missions abroad.
Before becoming Deputy Accountant General (Corporate) in September 2023, Zainani headed the AGD Consultancy Services Division and the Ministry of Finance Accounts Division from 2019 to 2023.
In recognition of her service, she was awarded the Bentara Setia Mahkota state honour in 2015 in conjunction with the birthday of Sultan Muhammad V of Kelantan.
“The AGD extends its deepest appreciation to the government for the trust placed in Zainani Jusoh to carry out the duties and responsibilities of Accountant General of Malaysia beginning Sept 3, 2025,” the department said.
