Senior Account Executive

Leader Energy; George Town; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Malaysia is looking for a detail-oriented accountant to manage financial reporting and accounting functions. The role involves preparing management accounts, overseeing daily operations, and supporting budget preparation. Candidates should have a degree in Accounting and relevant experience, with a strong command of English and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of accounting experience.
• Knowledge in prior audit is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and reports.
• Oversee daily accounting operations and cash flow forecasting.
• Assist with audit, tax, and banking matters.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Proactivity

Education

Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCount

Job description

Company Description

Leader Energy Group Berhad is a leading Independent Power Producer (IPP) with nearly thirty years of experience in clean energy across Asia. We develop, own, and operate a diverse portfolio of renewable power assets, including solar, hydro, wind, battery storage, and high-voltage transmission infrastructure. Committed to sustainability and innovation, we aim to achieve Net Zero Carbon by 2030, supporting Asia's energy security and climate objectives. Our operations are underpinned by strong ESG principles, ensuring environmental and social impact is integrated into every aspect of our business.

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive individual to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling full spectrum accounting functions, financial reporting, and supporting key finance operations in accordance with company policies and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate and timelymonthly management accountsin compliance with company policies, approved accounting standards, and statutory tax regulations.
• Overseedaily accounting operations, including billing, collection, claim verification, payments, fund transfers, bank reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, and general bookkeeping.
• Generatemonthly management reports, analyzing variances between actual performance, budget, and previous year’s results.
• Execute variousoperational finance functions, supporting day-to-day financial activities.
• Assist in the preparation of theannual budgetand support ongoingbudget control and monitoring.
• Performcash flow forecastingand ensure continuous monitoring and control of company liquidity.
• Assist withaudit, tax, company secretarial, andbanking matters, acting as liaison with external auditors, tax agents, and financial institutions.
• Review internal accounting and operational procedures, andrecommend improvementsto enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Undertakead-hoc assignmentsand projects as assigned by the Head of Department.

Qualifications/Requirement:

• Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• At least 2-3 years of accounting experience.
• Knowledge in prior audit, Microsoft Office and AutoCount will be added advantage.
• Has good command of English and is able to communicate effectively to various levels of people, internal and external.
• Able to work under pressure and proactively meet deadlines.