Account Executive - Renewable Energy

Worldwide Holdings Berhad; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Holdings Berhad seeks an experienced Accountant to manage accounting and financial matters for assigned companies in the renewable energy sector. You will handle month-end close, prepare management and group accounts, and maintain ledgers, journals, accruals, depreciation, and fixed assets.

The role requires at least 3 years of relevant experience, a degree in accounting, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and SQL-based accounting systems (IFCA/SAP a plus).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a relevant professional qualification.
• ACCA qualification is an added advantage.
• At least 3 years of working experience, preferably in Renewable Energy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Experience with SQL-based accounting software (IFCA & SAP a plus).

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the accounting and financial matters of assigned companies.
• Perform month-end closing and prepare management and group accounts.
• Maintain general ledgers and perform journal entries, accruals, reclassifications and other accounting adjustments.
• Maintain and update the fixed asset register, including monthly depreciation.
• Record and update provisions, financing costs, amortisation and allocated expenses from other departments.
• Assist in addressing internal and external audit queries and requests.

Skills

Microsoft Office

SQL

IFCA

SAP

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

ACCA qualification

Tools

IFCA

SAP

SQL

Job description

• Be responsible for the accounting and financial matters of assigned companies.
• Perform month-end closing and prepare management and group accounts.
• Maintain general ledgers and perform journal entries, accruals, reclassifications and other accounting adjustments.
• Maintain and update the fixed asset register, including monthly depreciation.
• Record and update provisions, financing costs, amortisation and allocated expenses from other departments.
• Assist in addressing internal and external audit queries and requests.

Accounts Payable

• Process Memorandum of Payment (MOP), including verification of supporting documents and recording of invoice and payment entries for assigned companies.
• Prepare and process Payment Vouchers (PV) for approval and payment.
• Maintain payment tracking records and coordinate with the Contract/Commercial Department on MOP matters.
• Monitor creditors’ ageing and reconcile suppliers’ statements of account.

Accounts Receivable

• Prepare invoices, debit notes and proforma invoices for project clients.
• Record accounts receivable based on approved billing documents.
• Monitor collections and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Monitor debtors’ ageing and reconcile debtors’ statements of account.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Monitor bank balances and update weekly cash flow forecasts, including updates following payments and collections.
• Gather information and prepare cash flow projections for future cash inflows and outflows.
• Prepare documentation for equity and financing utilisation, drawdowns and repayments.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Maintain records and monitoring of cash placements and investment plans.
• Liaise with bank officers and relevant internal stakeholders on banking matters.

Budgeting & Cost Control

• Update budget, forecast and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) figures for the annual budgeting exercise and management reporting.
• Monitor budget utilisation and actual expenditure against approved budgets.

Tax & Compliance

• Assist in preparing tax computations for tax provisions, revisions and estimates.
• Assist with tax filings, submissions and other related tax compliance matters.

Internal Control & Documentation

• Maintain proper filing, documentation and record retention in accordance with Company requirements.
• Ensure accounting records and supporting documents are properly maintained and readily available for reference and audit purposes.
• Assist with other administrative and operational matters of the Renewable Energy Finance team.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Management from time to time.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a relevant professional qualification. Candidates with an ACCA qualification will have an added advantage.
• At least 3 years of working experience, preferably in the Renewable Energy industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Proficiency in Accounting Software (SQL). IFCA & SAP added advantage.
• Self-motivated and proactive with strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to a dynamic working environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration.