Accounts Executive

Roastville; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic financial services company in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Finance Executive to manage daily accounting and month-end closing for regional entities. This hands-on role supports financial operations, ensuring compliance with local standards and maintaining accurate records using Xero. Key responsibilities include managing accounts payable and receivable, preparing GST and SST submissions, and improving financial workflows. Ideal candidates should have experience in finance roles, be detail-oriented, and thrive in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Accounts Executive or Finance Executive.
• Experience preparing full sets of accounts and performing end-to-end accounting.
• Familiarity with multi-department cost tracking.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily accounting entries, bookkeeping, AR and AP.
• Complete month-end closing within 5 working days.
• Prepare GST (Singapore) / SST (Malaysia) submissions.

Skills

Accounts Executive experience

Detail-oriented

Organised

Professional handling of financial information

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Xero

Job description

If spreadsheets make you happy and clean numbers bring you peace, you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

We’re on the lookout for a Finance Executive / Accounting Executive who loves being at the heart of the business, keeping day‑to‑day finances organised, accurate, and running like clockwork. You’ll be supporting 3 Singapore entities and 1 Malaysia entity, giving you regional exposure and insight into how finance supports operations across borders.

This is a hands‑on role where your work truly matters. From recording daily transactions and reconciling accounts to supporting month‑end reporting and statutory filings, you’ll play a key role in keeping the business financially healthy and compliant. If you enjoy seeing everything balance at the end of the month, this role will be deeply satisfying.

You’ll work closely with senior management, external auditors, and tax agents, gaining insight into financial decision‑making, without being buried in red tape or micromanagement. We value ownership, trust, and getting things done well.

What You’ll Be Doing

Financial Operations

• Handle daily accounting entries, bookkeeping, AR and AP
• Manage vendor payments, staff claims, expense documentation, and petty cash
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate ledgers

Month‑End Closing

• Complete month‑end closing within 5 working days
• Prepare preliminary P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reports
• Ensure proper accruals and completeness of transactions

Reporting Support

• Maintain revenue and cost trackers
• Prepare clean reporting packs for management review
• Organise financial documentation in a structured, audit‑ready manner

Compliance and Statutory

• Prepare GST (Singapore) / SST (Malaysia) submissions and coordinate with tax agents and auditors
• Ensure compliance with local accounting standards
• Maintain required statutory records and documentation

Systems and SOP Support

• Update and manage accounting software - Xero
• Support improvements to internal finance SOPs and control processes
• Ensure financial workflows are followed across departments

Additional Skills & Experience

• Experience improving workflows or implementing accounting processes
• Familiarity with multi‑department cost tracking
• Basic understanding of budgeting or forecasting
• Ability to thrive in fast‑growing or start‑up style environments

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Accounts Executive, or Finance Executive
• Experience preparing full sets of accounts and performing end‑to‑end accounting
• Comfortable with accounting software - XERO
• Detail‑oriented, organised, and dependable
• Able to handle confidential financial information professionally
• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is a plus
• Exposure to Singapore accounting or GST is an advantage