Accounts Executive

Misarma; Miri; Vor Ort; MYR 54.000 - 83.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Misarma in Malaysia is seeking an Account Executive to oversee the company’s financial accounting and reporting functions. You will ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness in accounts payable/receivable, month-end closing, budgeting, and statutory reporting, while supporting management decisions with financial insights.

You will liaise with auditors and regulators, manage international transactions, and supervise junior staff, delivering ad-hoc tasks as required by management to maintain

Qualifikationen

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or MIA membership) is an added advantage.
• Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in reading, speaking, and writing in English, with additional language skills in Chinese and Malay being highly advantageous.
• Sound knowledge of accounting standards, taxation, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Proficient in accounting systems (e.g. SQL, SAP, or other ERP systems) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Aufgaben

• Prepare and maintain full sets of accounts for month-end.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for management review.
• Perform bank reconciliations, general ledger reconciliations, and account analysis.
• Ensure timely accruals, provisions, and adjustments are posted.
• Handle Accounts Payable and Receivable: vendor invoices, staff claims, and supplier payments.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting; provide variance analyses and insights.

Kenntnisse

Accounting knowledge

ACCA/CPA/CIMA/MIA

3–5 years experience

Communication

English, Chinese, Malay

Accounting standards & tax

Ausbildung

Diploma or bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

SQL

SAP

ERP systems

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

The Account Executive is responsible in the company’s financial accounting and reporting functions. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and timeliness in all financial operations, including accounts payable/receivable, month-end closing, budgeting, and statutory reporting. Acting as a key support to the management, the Account Executive also liaises with auditors and regulatory authorities and provides financial insights to aid management decision-making. The role is expected to perform ad-hoc duties as assigned by the direct superior or Management.

Job Description

• Prepare and maintain full sets of accounts ensuring timely and accurate postings at month-end.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for management review.
• Perform bank reconciliations, general ledger reconciliations, and account analysis.
• Ensure timely accruals, provisions, and adjustments are posted.
• Ensure timely accruals, provisions, and adjustments are posted.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Processing of vendor invoices, staff claims, and supplier payments.
• Ensure supplier and client invoices are accurately and timely captured for accounting updates
• Review and maintain aging reports, highlighting critical accounts for management action.
• Follow up on outstanding receivables and payables and escalate critical issues to management where required.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to management for decision-making.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and provide explanations for significant variances.

International Transactions & Currency Management

• Handle international supplier and customer transactions, including payment processing and settlement.
• Manage foreign exchange transactions, including monitoring XE rates and ensuring accurate conversions.
• Reconcile multi-currency accounts and maintain proper documentation.

Compliance & Audit

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including tax submissions, SST/VAT/GST filings, and other local regulations.
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, bankers, and relevant government authorities to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Support internal controls and recommend improvements in accounting processes.
• Involve in internal and external audits in support to close all audit findings.

Cash Flow & Treasury Support

• Support cash flow monitoring, including forecasting and reporting to management.
• Liaise with banks on transactions, facilities, and related documentation.
• Ensure proper management of petty cash and bank accounts.

Team Supervision & Support

• Work with Operations, Sales, and Procurement teams to ensure smooth financial workflows.
• Supervise, guide, and review the work of Accounts Assistants to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Escalate operational issues, discrepancies, or control gaps to superior or management.
• Undertake ad-hoc financial tasks or reporting as assigned by management

8) Authorities

• Authority to reject or return payments with incomplete or insufficient supporting documents.
• Authority to liaise directly with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies on routine accounting matters.
• Authority to recommend improvements to accounting processes, controls, and workflows.
• Authority to escalate critical financial issues, overdue receivables, or non-compliance matters to the Senior Accounts Executive or Management.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, MIA membership) is an added advantage.
• Experience : Minimum 3–5 years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in reading, speaking, and writing in English, with additional language skills in Chinese and Malay being highly advantageous.
• Sound knowledge of accounting standards, taxation, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Proficient in accounting systems (e.g. SQL, SAP, or other ERP systems) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight reporting deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate across departments.
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Proactive, responsible, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic leadership and supervisory capability to manage junior staff effectively.