Accounts Executive

KMT Jaya Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

KMT Jaya Sdn Bhd is seeking a motivated Accounts Executive to join our finance team in Kuala Lumpur. You will handle full-set accounts, financial reporting, taxation, banking facilities and cash flow management, gaining exposure across operations.

The role offers a pathway from audit to commercial accounting, working closely with the Assistant Finance Manager to strengthen internal controls and deliver accurate financial statements.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent.
• LCCI, ACCA (fully or partly qualified), CIMA, MICPA or other recognised professional qualifications are an added advantage.
• Preferably 1–2 years of relevant working experience in accounting, finance or an audit firm.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates currently working in audit firms who wish to pursue a career in commercial accounting are welcome.
• Experience in preparing full sets of accounts, financial reporting or statutory audits is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of Malaysian accounting standards, corporate taxation, SST and statutory compliance.
• Knowledge of banking facilities, Banker's Acceptances (BA) and trade financing is an added advantage.
• Experience in trading, importation, distribution or FMCG industries is preferred but not essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software, preferably SQL Accounting or ERP systems.
• Good analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Responsible, meticulous, proactive and willing to learn.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and maintaining full sets of accounts, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, profit and loss statements, balance sheets and supporting schedules.
• Perform bank reconciliations, journal entries, accruals and month-end closing.
• Assist in intercompany reconciliations and financial reporting for related companies.
• Assist in preparing corporate income tax schedules, SST returns and other statutory submissions.
• Maintain tax records and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with tax agents on routine taxation and compliance matters.
• Assist in preparing documentation for banking facilities, loan applications and renewals.
• Maintain Banker's Acceptances (BA), overdraft, revolving credit and loan repayment schedules.
• Monitor financing maturities, interest charges and facility utilisation.
• Liaise with bankers on routine banking matters.
• Monitor daily bank balances, customer collections and supplier payments.
• Assist in preparing cash flow forecasts and payment schedules.
• Maintain accounts receivable, accounts payable and intercompany reconciliation records.
• Assist in preparing product costing, gross profit margin and profitability analysis.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and operating expense monitoring.
• Maintain Advertising & Promotion (A&P) Funds records.
• Assist in inventory reconciliation and stock-related accounting matters.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documents for external auditors.
• Assist in annual statutory audits and preparation of audited financial statements.
• Coordinate with Sales, Purchasing, Warehouse and Logistics departments on accounting matters.
• Ensure accurate accounting records and compliance with internal controls.
• Perform other accounting and finance duties assigned by the Assistant Finance Manager or Management.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

LCCI / ACCA / CIMA / MICPA qualifications

Tools

SQL Accounting

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking a motivated, responsible and detail-oriented Accounts Executive to join our finance team.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to build a rewarding career in accounting and finance, particularly candidates from audit firms who wish to transition into a commercial accounting environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Assistant Finance Manager and gain practical exposure to financial reporting, taxation, banking facilities, trade finance, cash flow management and business operations.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in preparing and maintaining full sets of accounts, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger.

Prepare monthly management accounts, profit and loss statements, balance sheets and supporting schedules.

Perform bank reconciliations, journal entries, accruals and month-end closing.

Assist in intercompany reconciliations and financial reporting for related companies.

2. Taxation & Statutory Compliance

Assist in preparing corporate income tax schedules, SST returns and other statutory submissions.

Maintain tax records and supporting documentation.

Liaise with tax agents on routine taxation and compliance matters.

3. Banking Facilities & Trade Finance

Assist in preparing documentation for banking facilities, loan applications and renewals.

Maintain Banker's Acceptances (BA), overdraft, revolving credit and loan repayment schedules.

Monitor financing maturities, interest charges and facility utilisation.

Liaise with bankers on routine banking matters.

4. Cash Flow & Treasury Management

Monitor daily bank balances, customer collections and supplier payments.

Assist in preparing cash flow forecasts and payment schedules.

Maintain accounts receivable, accounts payable and intercompany reconciliation records.

Assist in preparing product costing, gross profit margin and profitability analysis.

Support budgeting, forecasting and operating expense monitoring.

Maintain Advertising & Promotion (A&P) Funds records.

Assist in inventory reconciliation and stock-related accounting matters.

6. Audit & Finance Operations

Prepare audit schedules and supporting documents for external auditors.

Assist in annual statutory audits and preparation of audited financial statements.

Coordinate with Sales, Purchasing, Warehouse and Logistics departments on accounting matters.

Ensure accurate accounting records and compliance with internal controls.

Perform other accounting and finance duties assigned by the Assistant Finance Manager or Management.

Job Requirements

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent.

LCCI, ACCA (fully or partly qualified), CIMA, MICPA or other recognised professional qualifications are an added advantage.

Preferably 1–2 years of relevant working experience in accounting, finance or an audit firm.

Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Candidates currently working in audit firms who wish to pursue a career in commercial accounting are welcome.

Experience in preparing full sets of accounts, financial reporting or statutory audits is an advantage.

Basic knowledge of Malaysian accounting standards, corporate taxation, SST and statutory compliance.

Knowledge of banking facilities, Banker's Acceptances (BA) and trade financing is an added advantage.

Experience in trading, importation, distribution or FMCG industries is preferred but not essential.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software, preferably SQL Accounting or ERP systems.

Good analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsible, meticulous, proactive and willing to learn.

Able to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.