Accounts Executive

Chrisjac; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established international freight forwarder is seeking an experienced Accounts Executive to join their dynamic team in Petaling Jaya. This role involves managing both accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and collaborating with various departments to streamline operations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in accounting, particularly in general ledger reconciliation and foreign currency transactions. With a focus on professionalism and meeting tight deadlines, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading logistics firm while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in accounting functions, ideally in similar industry.
• Proficient in written and oral English, conversant in BM, and Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Conduct bank reconciliation and prepare cash flow forecasts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end audit requirements.

Skills

Accounting Functions

General Ledger Reconciliation

Foreign Currency Transactions

Credit Control

Excel Skills

Communication Skills

Education

LCCI Diploma in Accounting

Degree in Accounting

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

The hiring company
This is an established international freight forwarder, providing a complete range of import, export and integrated logistics services across five continents worldwide. They are currently looking at recruiting a an experienced Accounts Executive for their Malaysian business operations based at their corporate business head office at Kelana Jaya in Petaling Jaya.
Roles & Responsibilities
This position will encompass both Accounts payable and receivable functions.
As Accounting Officer, your overall objective will be to work with the finance team with primarily responsible being day to day execution and management of AP and AR portfolio in the department.
The main responsibility will involve the following scope:
·Manage AP and foreign currency payments.
·Manage AR and credit control.
·General Ledger and balance sheet reconciliation.
·Liaising with operations and other departments to gather financial information and to enter these information into operational and finance system.
·Assist with month end, quarterly end and year end audit requirements.
·Prepare month end journal.
·Prepare cash flow forecasts/analysis on daily/monthly basis.
·Bank reconciliation, including multi-currency reconciliation.
·Ensure company debtor accounts are paid as per trading terms.
·Conduct credit checks on new customers.
·Issue monthly statement.
·Prepare reports on debtors ledger.
Requirements for the role
·Malaysians in age group 28-40.
·Possess minimum LCCI Diploma qualification in Accounting or degree in Accounting .
·At least 2-3 years experience in handling accounting functions, ideally in similar industry.
·Experience in reconciling general ledger accounts and foreign currency transactions would be an advantage.
·Prior experience using CargoWise advantageous.
·Intermediate Excel skills.
·Highly professional work approach and ability to tight deadlines.
·Must be proficient in written and oral English plus conversant in BM and advantageous if also Mandarin.
Remuneration is negotiable and will be based on the experience and capability of successful candidate.
It is important to note that Chrisjac Recruitment are conducting the recruitment process. It is therefore necessary that all applicants must forward resume incorporating communication details like valid E-mail address and telephone numbers to enable Chrisjac to establish the authenticity and to speak to shortlisted candidates which is mandatory in our screening process.

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