(Executive), Account Executive – General Ledger

AirBorneo; Kuching; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AirBorneo in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia seeks a General Ledger Accountant to support the integrity of the GL and drive the close process. Responsibilities include GL data maintenance, journal entries, reconciliations, and group reporting in line with corporate requirements.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance with 2–3 years of GL experience, and strong IFRS/MFRS knowledge. SAP or Oracle ERP experience is advantageous for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, with 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in General Ledger Accounting.
• Strong technical understanding of accounting principles such as MFRS/IFRS is required.
• Proficiency in financial systems is expected, and experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle or similar systems will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update GL master data including chart of accounts, legal entity master data and exchange rate tables.
• Manage day-to-day GL activities and month-end/year-end closing processes, including posting journal entries, accruals and adjustments, maintaining closing timelines, performing cost allocation and ensuring appropriate cost-center accounting.
• Perform account reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, and manage intercompany reconciliation and confirmation processes.
• Compile and review overseas accounting reports prepared by local service providers, support statutory financial statements and regulatory submissions, prepare monthly and quarterly group reporting packages, and assist with group consolidation reporting in line with parent company requirements.
• Validate payroll information interfaced from the payroll system to the ERP system, investigate payroll interface discrepancies with HR, Payroll and IT teams, and prepare payroll-related reconciliations.
• Support internal and external audit processes by preparing schedules and documentation, ensure compliance with local financial regulations and internal accounting policies, and attend to other ad hoc tasks assigned by the Assistant Manager, Finance Operations from time to time.

Skills

General Ledger accounting

Analytical skills

Intercompany reconciliations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

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Job Description

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Responsible for supporting the integrity of the company’s general ledger and contributing to the financial close process. Accountable for maintaining GL master data, processing journal entries, performing account and intercompany reconciliations, preparing reports, supporting audit and compliance requirements, and coordinating with service providers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant finance operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, with 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in General Ledger Accounting, preferably in a multinational or fast-growing environment. Strong technical understanding of accounting principles such as MFRS/IFRS is required. Proficiency in financial systems is expected, and experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle or similar systems will be an advantage.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain and update GL master data including chart of accounts, legal entity master data and exchange rate tables. Manage day-to-day GL activities and month-end/year-end closing processes, including posting journal entries, accruals and adjustments, maintaining closing timelines, performing cost allocation and ensuring appropriate cost-center accounting. Perform account reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, and manage intercompany reconciliation and confirmation processes. Compile and review overseas accounting reports prepared by local service providers, support statutory financial statements and regulatory submissions, prepare monthly and quarterly group reporting packages, and assist with group consolidation reporting in line with parent company requirements. Validate payroll information interfaced from the payroll system to the ERP system, investigate payroll interface discrepancies with HR, Payroll and IT teams, and prepare payroll-related reconciliations. Support internal and external audit processes by preparing schedules and documentation, ensure compliance with local financial regulations and internal accounting policies, and attend to other ad hoc tasks assigned by the Assistant Manager, Finance Operations from time to time.

AUTHORITY

Authorized to prepare, process and post GL-related entries, reconciliations and reports within assigned areas of responsibility and in accordance with approved company policies, procedures and delegated approval limits. Authorized to liaise with internal departments, service providers and auditors to obtain required information and supporting documentation for finance operations.

DELEGATION OF DUTIES

In the absence of the Account Executive – General Ledger, duties may be delegated to another Finance team member as assigned by the Assistant Manager, Finance Operations, subject to appropriate handover, approval limits and compliance with internal policies and procedures.

Job Info

• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Level 5, Office Building Annex, Kuching, Sarawak, 93250, MY