ACCOUNTS EXECUTIVE – AP & AR (3 -4 Positions Available)

BRIGHT STAR LOGISTICS SDN. BHD.; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Star Logistics Sdn Bhd is seeking an Accounts Executive to manage AP and AR for the group, ensuring accurate records and timely payments in a dynamic logistics environment.

You will process invoices, reconcile supplier statements, issue invoices and credit notes, and support month-end closing while maintaining strong data accuracy and attention to detail. Immediate start is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma or Professional Degree in Finance, Accountancy, Banking or equivalent.
• Minimum 1-2 years of relevant working experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable or General Accounting.
• Experience handling AP or AR is preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills are a MUST; comfortable with VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIF/SUMIFS, Pivot Tables, filtering, sorting and basic data analysis.
• Experience with AutoCount Accounting is an added advantage.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and able to meet deadlines.
• Responsible, organised, proactive and willing to learn.
• Experience in a logistics or fast-paced working environment will be an added advantage.
• Able to start work immediately will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Accounts Payable function for the Group of companies.
• Verify invoices and supporting documents submitted by internal departments to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Ensure supplier invoices are properly recorded and processed on time.
• Monitor supplier outstanding balances and ensure payments are processed according to agreed payment terms.
• Prepare payment schedules and payment-related documents for management approval.
• Perform regular supplier statement reconciliation and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and post necessary journal entries related to AP.
• Ensure supplier payments are properly recorded and cleared by month-end.
• Manage the Accounts Receivable function, including customer invoicing and receipt allocation.
• Issue invoices, credit notes and debit notes accurately and on a timely basis.
• Monitor customer outstanding balances and maintain accurate AR records.
• Perform regular customer statement reconciliation.
• Follow up with customers on overdue payments and outstanding invoices.
• Prepare AR ageing reports and highlight overdue accounts to the superior.
• Allocate customer receipts and ensure payments are accurately matched against outstanding invoices.
• Liaise with the Sales and Operations teams to resolve billing, collection and customer account issues.
• Assist in monitoring the Group's cash collection and outstanding receivables.
• Assist in month-end closing and preparation of accounting schedules and reports.
• Ensure monthly tax instalments and other assigned payments are made on time.
• Maintain proper filing and documentation of accounting records and supporting documents.
• Assist with audit, tax and other statutory requirements when required.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and assist in finance-related projects assigned by the superior.
• Perform other accounting duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Excel

Data analysis

Education

Diploma/ Bachelor's/ Post Grad Diploma or Professional Degree in Finance/Accounting/ Banking

Tools

AutoCount Accounting

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ACCOUNTS EXECUTIVE – AP & AR (3 -4 Positions Available)

We are looking for a detail-oriented and responsible Accounts Executive to join our Finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions for the Group of companies, ensuring accurate accounting records, timely payments and effective collection of outstanding receivables.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable (AP)

Manage the Accounts Payable function for the Group of companies.

Verify invoices and supporting documents submitted by internal departments to ensure completeness and accuracy.

Ensure supplier invoices are properly recorded and processed on time.

Monitor supplier outstanding balances and ensure payments are processed according to agreed payment terms.

Prepare payment schedules and payment-related documents for management approval.

Perform regular supplier statement reconciliation and resolve discrepancies.

Prepare and post necessary journal entries related to AP.

Ensure supplier payments are properly recorded and cleared by month-end.

Accounts Receivable (AR)

Manage the Accounts Receivable function, including customer invoicing and receipt allocation.

Issue invoices, credit notes and debit notes accurately and on a timely basis.

Monitor customer outstanding balances and maintain accurate AR records.

Perform regular customer statement reconciliation.

Follow up with customers on overdue payments and outstanding invoices.

Prepare AR ageing reports and highlight overdue accounts to the superior.

Allocate customer receipts and ensure payments are accurately matched against outstanding invoices.

Liaise with the Sales and Operations teams to resolve billing, collection and customer account issues.

Assist in monitoring the Group's cash collection and outstanding receivables.

General Accounting & Finance

Assist in month-end closing and preparation of accounting schedules and reports.

Ensure monthly tax instalments and other assigned payments are made on time.

Maintain proper filing and documentation of accounting records and supporting documents.

Assist with audit, tax and other statutory requirements when required.

Prepare ad hoc reports and assist in finance-related projects assigned by the superior.

Perform other accounting duties as assigned.

Requirements

Candidate must possess at least Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma or Professional Degree in Finance, Accountancy, Banking or equivalent.

Minimum 1-2 years of relevant working experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable or General Accounting.

Experience handling AP or AR is preferred.

Strong Microsoft Excel skills are a MUST. Candidates should be comfortable with functions such as VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIF/SUMIFS, Pivot Tables, filtering, sorting and basic data analysis.

Experience with AutoCount Accounting is an added advantage.

Strong attention to detail, accuracy and able to meet deadlines

Responsible, organised, proactive and willing to learn.

Experience in a logistics or fast-paced working environment will be an added advantage.

Able to start work immediately will be an added advantage.

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Logistics, Freight & Delivery Services 51-100 employees

We are a domestic and international freight forwarder. We have an experienced team of 30 cross-disciplinary full-time staff who have extensive experience in the logistics industry. In line with our expansion, we are seeking for qualified candidates to join us.

Bright Star Logistics Sdn Bhd offers your organization true personalised service and expertise in the Malaysian and global transportation and logistics industry. We facilitate and value the needs of importers and exporters, incorporating ethical principals, thus ensuring our clients receive service excellence and a total commitment to developing business relationships built on trust.

We are a domestic and international freight forwarder. We have an experienced team of 30 cross-disciplinary full-time staff who have extensive experience in the logistics industry. In line with our expansion, we are seeking for qualified candidates to join us.

Bright Star Logistics Sdn Bhd offers your organization true personalised service and expertise in the Malaysian and global transportation and logistics industry. We facilitate and value the needs of importers and exporters, incorporating ethical principals, thus ensuring our clients receive service excellence and a total commitment to developing business relationships built on trust.