Account Executive

Arba Travel; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Health allowance

Cost of Living Allowance

Work-From-Anywhere Days

Join Company's Domestic or OverseaTrip

Job summary

ARBA Travel in Malaysia seeks an Account Executive to own AR/AP processes, ensuring accuracy across multiple entities and supporting scalable finance operations. You will manage invoicing, deposits, reconciliations, and month-end closing, collaborating with Sales, Operations, and Ticketing to ensure timely payments and clean records.

The role requires accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and proficiency in relevant software.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of International Accounting Standards to ensure full compliance across ARBA entities.
• A disciplined approach to systematic record keeping, recording customer deposits, issuing invoices, and reconciling cash flow records without error.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day AR activities including invoicing, tour deposits, instalments, balance payments, collections and ageing.
• Track payment status against tour departure dates and deadlines.
• Keep accurate records of deposits, payments, refunds, credit notes and cancellations.
• Reconcile customer collections, payment gateway and bank transactions with accounting records.
• Reconcile sales and collections from travel fairs, roadshows and online channels.
• Follow up on overdue payments and resolve discrepancies with customers and Sales.
• Prepare and maintain AR ageing and collection reports.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Operational precision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Accounting Software

Google Sheets

Job description

ARBA Travel marries humanely with technology to build a better travel experience. We aim to become the leading Travel Company in Halal Tourism which is valued at $250 Billion worldwide. We have been awarded 'Top 30 SME in Malaysia' by SME Corp Malaysia. We aim big, start small & move fast.

We work only with A-Talent. We favor hiring from diverse backgrounds, not just in tourism!*

Our team spans various disciplines from top universities worldwide: Finance, Engineering, Political Economy, Biotech, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Digital Marketing, Islamic Studies, Psychology, and Tourism. Some of us are also actively involved in NGOs & philanthropy.

Your Mission

As our Account Executive, your mission is to deliver absolute financial accuracy and clarity across a complex, multi-entity landscape. You will take full ownership of the numbers, maintaining rigorous structure and precision to support the continued scale of our finance operations.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable (Main)

• Manage day-to-day AR, including invoicing, tour deposits, instalment and balance payments, collections, outstanding balances and ageing
• Track each customer's payment status against tour departure dates and payment deadlines
• Keep accurate records of customer deposits, payments, refunds, credit notes and cancellations
• Reconcile customer collections, payment gateway and card charges, bank transactions and accounting records regularly
• Reconcile sales and collections from travel fairs (such as MATTA Fair), roadshows and online channels
• Follow up on overdue payments and resolve payment discrepancies with customers and the Sales team
• Prepare and maintain AR ageing reports, collection status reports and other AR schedules

Accounts Payable (Supporting)

• Help with day-to-day AP, including invoice verification, payment preparation and payment tracking
• Verify supplier invoices and supporting documents from airlines, hotels, ground handlers, visa agents and other vendors, and make sure approvals are in place before payment
• Help process local and overseas payments, including foreign currency remittances, so suppliers are paid before tour departure
• Help reconcile supplier statements and follow up on discrepancies, missing invoices or outstanding items
• Help with payment runs and make sure every payment has valid documentation and approval

General Accounting and Month-End (Supporting)

• Help with bank reconciliations and investigate unmatched or unidentified receipts and payments
• Make sure all AR and AP transactions are recorded in the accounting system accurately and on time
• Help with month-end closing, including AR and AP reconciliation, accruals, prepayments and supporting schedules
• Help match tour revenue and costs for each departure or tour group
• Keep proper documentation and audit trails for all AR and AP transactions
• Work with Sales, Operations, Customer Service and Ticketing to resolve billing, collection, refund and payment issues

What You Must Bring:

• - Technical Expertise. In-depth knowledge of International Accounting Standards to ensure full compliance across all ARBA entities.
• - Operational Precision. A disciplined approach to systematic record keeping, recording customer deposits, issuing invoices, and reconciling cash flow records without error.

What We're Looking For:

• - Degree in Accounting (Preferred), Finance, or a related field
• - Prior experience in management accounting or a finance executive role is preferred
• - Proficiency in Accounting Software and Google Sheets
• - Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple accounts simultaneously
• - A proactive attitude and willingness to support ad-hoc tasks when needed

• - Medical Insurance
• - Health allowance
• - Cost of Living Allowance
• - Work-From-Anywhere Days
• - Join Company's Domestic or Oversea trip