Account Executive/ Senior (Penang)

Leader Energy; Penang; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Leader Energy Group is seeking an Account Executive/Senior Executive in Penang, Malaysia. The role covers daily accounting operations, month-end closing for the group, and involvement in audits, tax and corporate secretarial matters.

You will prepare monthly management accounts, analyze variances against budget and prior year, and assist in budgeting, cashflow forecasting, and internal control improvements. Strong English communication and meticulous work are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• 2–3 years accounting experience.
• Audit knowledge is advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and AutoCount.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Self-motivated, responsible and accurate.
• Good time management and attention to detail.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate with stakeholders.
• Willing to learn and take on additional responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and ensure proper recording of transactions.
• Handle daily accounting operations: billing, collection, claim checks, payments, fund transfers, bank reconciliations, intercompany reconciliation.
• Prepare monthly management reports and analyse variances.
• Perform operational finance functions.
• Prepare annual budget and assist in budget control.
• Perform cashflow forecast and monitoring.
• Assist in audit, tax, company secretary and banking matters.
• Review processes and propose efficiency improvements to HOD.
• Undertake ad-hoc assignments and admin tasks if required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCount

Job description

The Account Executive/Senior Executive is responsible for managing daily accounting operations, handling month-end closing for selected companies within the Group, and performing ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly management accounts and ensure proper recording of transactions in compliance with the company’s policies, approved accounting standards and related statutory tax requirements.
• Responsible for daily accounting operations eg: billing, collection, claim checking, payment, fund transfer, bank reconciliation, intercompany reconciliation, bookkeeping, etc.
• Prepare monthly management reports to analyse the variances between actual results and budget and prior year results.
• Perform operational finance functions.
• Prepare annual budget and assist in ongoing budget control.
• Perform cashflow forecast and cashflow monitoring on an ongoing basis.
• Assist in audit, tax, company secretary and banking matters and liaise with relevant parties.
• Review the internal processes and procedures and provide recommendations to HOD to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Undertake ad-hoc assignments from time to time.
• Handle the administrative tasks including filing, printing, scanning, emailing, etc, if required.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• At least 2-3 years of accounting experience.
• Prior audit knowledge will be an added advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and AutoCount.
• Good command of written and spoken English, with effective communication skills.
• Self-motivated, responsible, and committed to delivering quality work.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with good time management skills.
• Able to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Possesses good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at various levels.
• Willing to learn, adapt to new challenges, and take on additional responsibilities.