Accounting Intern, IPC Shopping Centre

Ikano-Retail; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ikano-Retail in Malaysia is seeking a Finance AR Associate to manage invoicing, billing and payment collection for tenants and other debtors. You will monitor receivables, assist with AR reconciliation, and ensure timely posting into accounting systems.

The role requires a Diploma or Bachelor's in Accounting or related field, with solid knowledge of AR/AP, and strong English and Bahasa Malaysia communication. Proficiency in MS Office is essential, and accuracy and confidentiality are paramount.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial transactions.
• Basic understanding of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and financial documentation.
• Understanding of data accuracy, confidentiality, and record management.
• Good command of spoken and written English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• IT-literate and proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support Finance in responding to tenants' day-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 in month-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 resolving billing discrepancies, payment issues, and system variances through timely investigation and coordination.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

English & Malay

Education

Accounting degree or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.