Accounts Executive(AP)/ Senior Accounts Executive (AP & GL)

Lim Seong Hai Capital Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lim Seong Hai Capital Berhad is seeking an Accounts Executive(AP) or Senior Accounts Executive(AP & GL) to join the Finance team in Malaysia. The role focuses on Accounts Payable with hands-on AP experience and, for the Senior role, full GL responsibilities including month-end closing and financial reporting.

Applicants should have relevant accounting qualifications, be detail-oriented, and able to work with Quantity Surveyors and project teams.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in accounting or related field.
• Accounts Payable experience required for Executive; Senior role needs AP and GL exposure.
• Experience in construction industry is preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and office software required.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify supplier invoices against PO/DO.
• Record AP transactions and maintain records in the system.
• Prepare payment schedules and process supplier payments on time.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Liaise with suppliers on billing and payment inquiries.
• Assist in month-end closing for AP.
• Handle GL tasks: journals, reconciliations, accruals and prepayments.
• Support audit, tax and statutory reporting.

Skills

AP experience

Excel

English

Bahasa Malaysia

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

AutoCount

MS Office

Job description

Accounts Executive(AP)/ Senior Accounts Executive (AP & GL)

Join our Finance team and support our growing business in construction, property development, and facilities management.

We are looking for accounting professionals with hands‑on Accounts Payable (AP) experience. Candidates with additional General Ledger (GL), full set of accounts, construction project accounting, month‑end closing, and financial reporting experience will be considered for the Senior Accounts Executive position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Payable (AP)

Process and verify supplier invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance with purchase orders and delivery orders.

Record accounts payable transactions accurately in the accounting system and maintain proper records.

Prepare payment schedules and process supplier payments within the stipulated timelines.

Perform supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies or payment‑related queries.

Liaise with suppliers to respond to enquiries and resolve billing or payment issues.

Maintain proper filing and documentation of accounts payable records.

Assist in month‑end and year‑end closing activities related to Accounts Payable.

Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable accounting standards.

General Ledger (GL) – Senior Accounts Executive

Handle full set of accounts, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments.

Manage month‑end and year‑end financial closing activities and ensure timely submission of financial reports.

Monitor project‑related accounting transactions, costing records, work‑in‑progress (WIP), and construction cost recognition.

Review intercompany balances, perform bank and other account reconciliations, and support consolidation activities.

Assist in the preparation of management accounts, financial reports, and audit schedules.

Liaise with Quantity Surveyors, Project Teams, Site Personnel, auditors, and other relevant departments on accounting matters.

Support audit, taxation, statutory reporting, and banking matters.

Ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded and properly documented in accordance with company policies and statutory requirements.

Undertake any other duties assigned by Management from time to time.

REQUIREMENTS

Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

Accounts Executive: Minimum 2–3 years of relevant working experience, with hands‑on Accounts Payable (AP) experience.

Senior Accounts Executive: Minimum 4–6 years of relevant working experience, with hands‑on experience in both Accounts Payable (AP) and General Ledger (GL).

Experience in the construction industry is required.

For Senior Accounts Executive, experience in full set of accounts, construction project accounting, WIP, month‑end closing, and financial reporting is required.

Familiarity with AutoCount Accounting Software is preferred.

Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Good command of English, and Bahasa Malaysia.

Detail‑oriented, organised, and able to meet reporting deadlines.

Able to work independently with minimum supervision.

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