Accounts Executive / Senior - GL

Pilmico (an Aboitiz company); Malaysia; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Malaysia seeks an experienced finance professional to support the Finance Department. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts, executing month-end closings, and ensuring compliance with financial standards. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and at least four years of relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting. Strong proficiency in Excel and accounting systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Responsible, committed, and disciplined in meeting deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy and thoroughness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts ensuring accuracy of financial data.
• Execute month-end closing activities, including journal vouchers.
• Review and verify payment vouchers for completeness and accuracy.
• Compile and submit monthly government manufacturing reports.

Skills

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of accounting systems (SAP, UBS)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Job description

The incumbent is responsible for providing support to the Finance Department by performing accounting and reporting tasks such as preparing management accounts, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements.

You will report directly to the Finance Manager and work closely with a team of Accounts Assistants, Accounts Executives, and other departmental colleagues to ensure accuracy and timeliness in all financial matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive monthly management accounts (Statement of Profit or Loss & Statement of Financial Position), ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial data.
• Execute month-end closing activities, including preparation of journal vouchers and reclassifications.
• Identify and accrue monthly expenses by raising accurate journal vouchers for proper recognition.
• Conduct bi-monthly sales analysis by profit center to support HQ reporting requirements.
• Review and verify payment vouchers, temporary receipts, and petty cash vouchers for completeness and accuracy.
• Manage stock adjustments (positive/negative) in the accounting system to maintain accurate inventory values.
• Coordinate with intercompany entities to reconcile and offset accounts payable and receivable balances.
• Compile and submit monthly government manufacturing reports and quarterly Business Tendency Statistics Survey.
• Develop monthly forecasts and KPI reports for various profit centers, including comparative analysis with previous months.
• Support the annual audit process by preparing documentation and providing necessary clarifications.
• Ensure all reporting deadlines are met consistently

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline from a recognized institution.

Experience: Minimum of four (4) years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.

Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems (e.g., SAP, UBS, or equivalent).

Personal Attributes:

• Responsible, committed, and disciplined in meeting deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and thoroughness.
• Demonstrates integrity, honesty, and professionalism in all dealings.
• A strong team player with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a continuous improvement mindset.