Accounting Executive (Toppen Shopping Centre)

IKEA; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IKEA is hiring in Malaysia to support its Shopping Centre finance function. The role focuses on tenancy billing, receivables management, and reconciliation tasks within a fast-paced environment. You will handle invoicing for rents and utilities, monitor collections, and contribute to timely financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has an accounting background, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with the accounting team to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in Accounting.
• Strong command of Bahasa Malaysia and English, written and spoken.
• IT literate with MS Office applications; Excel proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Manage tenant billing processes including rental, utilities, marketing and other income invoices.
• Perform monthly rental calculations and invoice issuance.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up for timely collection.
• Issue reminder letters and chase payments; calculate late payment interest.
• Reconcile carpark income and ensure SST calculation is timely.
• Update daily/weekly tenant collection status; participate in Credit Control Meetings.
• Perform weekly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records and supporting documents; assist AR tasks as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Multitasking

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

Job description

Company Description

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. We operate in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand – and have an ambitious expansion plan to bring a little bit of Sweden to new markets in the region. We are part of the Ikano Group of companies and the only IKEA franchisee owned by the Kamprad family that founded IKEA.

Company Description

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. We operate in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand – and have an ambitious expansion plan to bring a little bit of Sweden to new markets in the region. We are part of the Ikano Group of companies and the only IKEA franchisee owned by the Kamprad family that founded IKEA.

We also develop, own and operate Shopping Centres that are anchored by IKEA and create walkable communities by including residential, office and other types of real estate in our development plans.

We work towards making sustainability a natural part of our everyday work. We are active in our communities, driving and supporting social initiatives that benefit children, women and the environment.

Job Description

About the job

The Finance function safeguards the financial health of the Shopping Centre business by ensuring accurate reporting, strong governance and effective control, while providing insights that support decision-making, performance management and sustainable growth

Your assignment

• Responsible for managing tenant billing processes, including issuance of rental, utilities, marketing, other income invoices
• Perform monthly GTO rental calculations and invoice issuance.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding receivables, ensuring timely collection within agreed terms.
• Issue reminder letters and actively chase payments, maintaining consistent communication with tenants.
• Calculate and issue late payment interest for overdue invoices.
• Perform carpark income reconciliation and ensure timely SST calculation.
• Update and track tenant collection status on a daily and weekly basis. Participate in monthly Credit Control Meetings, providing updates on collection status and issues.
• Perform weekly bank reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies .
• Maintain accurate records and documentation, ensuring all supporting documents are properly filed.
• Support Assistant Accounting Manager and Accounting Manager in AR-related tasks, reporting, and follow-ups.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in Accounting.
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience in a similar capacity.
• Good command of Bahasa Malaysia and English. Both written and spoken.
• IT literate and proficient in MS office applications. E.g. Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced with minimal supervision.
• Able to work under challenging working environment.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in billing, reconciliation, and records.
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple tasks.
• Team player with good analytical and communication skills.
• Meticulous, higher level of accuracy, reliable, proactive and resourceful.
• Strong negotiator, a team player with excellent analytical skills and business acumen.
• Ability to develop rapport with all people at all levels

Additional Information

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