As an Accounts Executive, you’ll support day-to-day accounting operations across Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines, managing payables, receivables, reconciliations, and closing support. You’ll work closely with the Finance Manager to maintain accurate financial records and ensure smooth, timely reporting, while collaborating with teams across the region.
Job Summary
As an Accounts Executive, you’ll support day-to-day accounting operations across Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines, managing payables, receivables, reconciliations, and closing support. You’ll work closely with the Finance Manager to maintain accurate financial records and ensure smooth, timely reporting, while collaborating with teams across the region.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
1. Accounts Operations:
- Handle day-to-day accounting functions, including data entry, invoice processing, and journal postings.
- Maintain general ledger and ensure accurate recording of transactions for all operating entities.
- Prepare and process payment vouchers, staff claims, and customer billings.
2. Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Monitor and manage accounts payable and receivable aging reports.
- Follow up on outstanding collections and coordinate with Sales and Operations teams for billing verification.
- Ensure payments are processed timely and in line with internal controls.
3. Month-End Closing Support:
- Assist in monthly closing activities, including accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and preparation of supporting schedules.
- Contribute to the monthly management accounts with accurate data and explanations for variances.
4. Revenue & Project Accounting Support:
- Track service delivery milestones and support revenue recognition documentation for contract-based billings.
- Maintain billing status trackers for active contracts and project delivery.
5. Reconciliations & Reporting:
- Perform bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and intercompany entries.
- Assist in the preparation of basic management reports and summaries for internal use.
6. Audit & Compliance:
- Support external and internal audit processes by compiling and organizing required documentation.
- Ensure that financial records meet local compliance requirements (e.g., SST, WHT) across all three countries.
7. Process & System Improvements:
- Contribute to improvements in financial workflows, SOPs, and documentation processes.
- Support finance system migration or automation initiatives, if applicable.
Requirements
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of relevant working experience in a finance or accounting role
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) and familiarity with AutoCount cloud accounting software is a plus
- Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and financial controls.
- Familiarity with multi-country operations (Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines) and local tax compliance is an advantage
- Good attention to detail, organization, and willingness to learn.
- Able to work well in a team and communicate effectively.
- Good communication, organizational and time-management skills.