Accounting Intern, IPC Shopping Centre

IKEA; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

IKEA Malaysia in Petaling Jaya seeks a Finance – Accounts Receivable intern to support invoicing, billing, and payment collection for tenants and other debtors.

You will assist in AR reconciliation, month-end close, and preparing ageing and management reports, while ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality. Strong English and Bahasa Malaysia, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office, are required. This is a great learning opportunity with the Finance team.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Diploma or Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial transactions.
• Understanding of data accuracy, confidentiality and record management.
• Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• IT literate; proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage invoicing, billing, and payment collection for tenants and other debtors in accordance with SOPs.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up with debtors per procedures.
• Support Finance in AR reconciliation and billing enquiries.
• Generate billing for marketing, casual leasing, and ad-hoc charges.
• Record daily collections and post accurately into accounting systems and cash flow reports.
• Assist in month-end receivables closing to support timely financial reporting.
• Prepare AR ageing, collection status, and performance reports for management.
• Maintain complete financial records in compliance with audit and internal control requirements.
• Assist in resolving billing discrepancies and payment issues with timely investigation.

Skills

Data accuracy

English proficiency

Bahasa Malaysia proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business-related degree ( Diploma or Bachelor's)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job 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

• Manage invoicing, billing, and payment collection for tenants and other debtors in accordance with SOPs.
• Monitor outstanding receivables, follow up with debtors and elevate per approved procedures.
• To support the Finance team in responding to tenantsday‑to‑day financial matters including AR reconciliation and billing enquiries.
• Generate billing for marketing, casual leasing, and ad‑hoc charges, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Record daily collections, reconcile receipts, and ensure accurate posting into accounting systems and cash flow reports.
• Assist inmonth‑end receivables closing activities to support timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare AR ageing, collection status, and performance reports for management and credit control discussions.
• Maintain complete and accurate financial records in compliance with audit and internal control requirements.
• Support in resolvingbilling discrepancies, payment issues, and system variances through timely investigation and coordination.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial transactions.
• Basic understanding of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and financial documentation
• Understanding of the importance of data accuracy, confidentiality, and record management
• Good command of spoken and written English and Bahasa Malaysia
• IT literate and proficient in Microsoft Office applications. E.g. Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.