Accounts & Finance Executive

Position: Accounts & Finance Executive

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Headcount: 1

Job Summary

We are looking for a diligent and skilled Accounts & Finance Executive to join us. This role involves handling key accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and providing support to the finance department. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background and the ability to manage financial tasks independently.

Key Role & Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Manage day-to-day AP and AR functions, including processing payments and receipts, and reconciling statements with suppliers and clients.
• Ensure accurate entry of transactions into the accounting system.
• Maintain and update the general ledger to reflect all financial transactions.
• Perform monthly and yearly closing of accounts and ensure accuracy in the trial balance.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including incomestatements and balance sheets.
• Assist in preparing management reports, including financial analysis to support businessdecision- making.
• Conduct bank reconciliations on a monthly basis to ensure all bank transactions arerecorded correctly and any discrepancies are promptly resolved.
• Prepare, review, and submit SST documentation as per regulatory requirements
• Ensure timely compliance and accurate SST filings with tax regulations and maintainorganized records for audit purposes
• Provide necessary documentation and liase with auditors
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, accounting standards, and regulatoryrequirements.
• Prepare invoices for clients and credit control
• Respond to vendor and client inquiries regarding billing, payments, and account balances.
• Maintain good working relationships with vendors and clients and ensure all payments are processed on time
• Liaise with vendors and clients for payment inquiries, document requests and issue resolution
• Provide prompt responses to any accounting-related queries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain relationships with banking partners and prepare documentation
• Assist in monitoring departmental budgets and flag any inconsistencies between actual and budgeted expenditures.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• A Minimum of 3 years of working experience in an accounting or finance role, witha solid understanding of financial principles and processes.
• Strong proficiency in accounting software (e.g. SQL,etc) and Microsoft Office
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia, with the ability to explain financial requests
• Highly meticulous, with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail in managing financial data
• Demonstrated ability to resolve discrepancies and maintain accuracy in financial transactions
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data

Work Environment & Conditions

· Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (fully office-based).

· Working Hours:

o Monday to Thursday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

o Friday: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm

Job Allowances & Benefits:

• Mobile phone allowance

• Health insurance

• Career Advancement opportunities

Salary Range

RM 3,500 – RM 5,000 per month, depending on experience and qualifications.

How to Apply

If you believe you have the right experience and skills to excel in this role and are passionate about making a positive impact in the recruitment industry, we would love to hear from you! Please send your latest updated CV or resume to [email protected]

Additional Application Instructions

• Recent passport-sized photograph is mandatory

• Attach all relevant academic certificates, professional qualifications, and transcripts to your application

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: RM3,500.00 - RM5,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for promotion

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kuala Lumpur: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• What is your notice period? (REQUIRED)
• What is your last drawn salary? (REQUIRED)
• What is your expected salary? (REQUIRED)
• Can you describe your experience managing day-to-day AP and AR functions?
• Have you been responsible for preparing financial statements (e.g., income statements, balance sheets, cash flow)? Can you describe your process?
• How proficient are you working with accounting software, and which accounting or financial software tools have you used?
• Have you had experience submitting SST (Sales and Services Tax) documentation or working with other regulatory tax requirements? How do you ensure compliance?
• How do you ensure accuracy when entering financial data, and how do you minimize errors?
• Can you provide an example of when you contributed to financial analysis or management reports that helped in business decision-making?
• Can you describe a time when you had to resolve a significant discrepancy during a bank reconciliation or a month-end close? How did you handle it?

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (Preferred)