Account Executive - AR & GL

NEW SOON TENG POULTRY SDN. BHD.; Skudai; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Hospitalization & Surgical

Personal Accident coverage

Free parking on site

Job summary

NEW SOON TENG POULTRY SDN. BHD. is seeking an experienced Lead Accounts Officer to oversee AR operations and assist with GL and monthly reporting. You will lead a team, manage credit control, and ensure timely closing.

The role requires a Diploma or Bachelor's in Accounting, 4-5 years' AR/GL experience, proficiency in Excel and ERP, and strong analytical and communication skills. Attractive benefits include medical coverage and a 5-day workweek.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 4-5 years of AR, GL, and financial reporting experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting ERP software.
• Strong financial analysis, report writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in external or internal audit is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of local corporate tax regulations preferred.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with teamwork experience.
• 5-day workweek.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Accounts Receivable (AR) department.
• Supervise AR team members and review their daily work.
• Manage customer invoicing, receipt allocation, and credit control procedures.
• Review AR ageing reports and ensure timely collection.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve billing or payment discrepancies.
• Prepare and analyze AR, GL, and monthly management reports.
• Handle month-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and GL reconciliations.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Oversee intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Liaise with auditors and internal departments; ensure compliance with policies.
• Perform daily ad-hoc accounting duties.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team management

Financial analysis

Report writing

Credit control

Problem-solving

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Lead Accounts Officer to oversee our Accounts Receivable (AR) operations and assist with General Ledger (GL) and financial reporting tasks. In this role, you will lead a team, manage credit control and month-end closing processes, and ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.

Key responsibilities

Lead and oversee the Accounts Receivable (AR) department.

Supervise, guide, and review the daily work of AR team members.

Accounts Receivable & Credit Control:

Manage customer invoicing, receipt allocation, and credit control procedures.

Review AR ageing reports regularly to ensure timely collection of overdue accounts.

Reconcile customer accounts and resolve billing or payment discrepancies efficiently.

Prepare and analyze AR, GL, and monthly management reports.

Handle month-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and GL reconciliations.

Review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.

Oversee intercompany transactions and reconciliations.

Compliance & Stakeholder Coordination:

Liaise with external customers, auditors, and internal departments as necessary.

Ensure full compliance with relevant accounting standards, company policies, and internal controls.

Knowledge of local corporate tax matters is preferred.

Perform daily ad-hoc accounting duties assigned by management

About you

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Minimum 4-5 years of relevant experience handling AR, GL, and financial reporting functions

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems/ERP software

Strong financial analysis, report writing, credit control, and problem-solving skills

Prior experience in external or internal audit is a strong added advantage

Knowledge of local corporate tax regulations is preferred

Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with a proven track record in teamwork and team management

5-day workweek

Medical claims (subject to T&C), Hospitalization & Surgical (H&S) insurance, and Personal Accident (PA) coverage

Attractive annual leave entitlements and festive season perks

Free parking provided on site

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as an Accounts Receivable Executive?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a General Ledger Account Executive?