Executive, Finance (Bursary)

INCEIF (The Global University of Islamic Finance); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

INCEIF University is seeking a detail-oriented Executive in Finance to join the Bursary team. The role focuses on supporting student billing, accounts receivable, and related bursary operations, ensuring accurate processing of financial transactions in line with policies and controls.

The successful candidate will prepare routine financial reports, assist with monthly closing and audits, and escalate complex issues to supervision. Strong Excel skills and a service-oriented approach are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related.
• 2–3 years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, finance operations or student financial administration.
• Good knowledge of reconciliations, financial reporting and accounting processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ERP or Student Management Systems is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage student billing, invoices, payments, sponsorships, discounts and account adjustments.
• Monitor collections and follow up on outstanding student balances.
• Perform bank, student account and trade debtor reconciliations and support monthly financial closing.
• Process refunds, payment deferments, write-offs and other approved student account transactions.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and maintain accurate, audit-ready records.
• Respond to student and stakeholder enquiries and liaise with sponsors, banks and payment providers.
• Support audits, regulatory submissions and the resolution of student financial system discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Service orientation

Excel proficiency

Numerical ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

INCEIF University is seeking a detail-oriented and service-focused Executive in Finance to join our Bursary team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the University's student billing, accounts receivable, collection, reconciliation and related bursary operations. The role ensures that student financial transactions and records are processed accurately and on time in accordance with approved policies, procedures and financial controls. The position also provides operational support to students and relevant stakeholders, prepares routine financial reports and reconciliations, supports monthly closing and audit requirements and escalates exceptions or complex matters to the appropriate supervisor.

Key responsibilities

Manage student billing, invoices, payments, sponsorships, discounts and account adjustments.

Monitor collections and follow up on outstanding student balances.

Perform bank, student account and trade debtor reconciliations and support monthly financial closing.

Process refunds, payment deferments, write-offs and other approved student account transactions.

Prepare monthly financial reports and maintain accurate, audit-ready records.

Respond to student and stakeholder enquiries and liaise with sponsors, banks and payment providers.

Support audits, regulatory submissions and the resolution of student financial system discrepancies.

Requirement

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline or an equivalent professional qualification.

Preferably 2-3 years of relevant experience in accounts receivable, billing, finance operations or student financial administration.

Good knowledge of reconciliations, financial reporting and accounting processes.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP or Student Management Systems is an advantage.

Strong numerical ability, attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Good written and spoken English, with a professional and service-oriented approach.

Able to manage deadlines, maintain confidentiality and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

INCEIF is the acronym for International Centre For Education In Islamic Finance. It was set up by Bank Negara Malaysia (Central Bank of Malaysia) in December 2005 to meet this global demand. The university was established as part of the Malaysian Government's initiative to further strengthen the country's position as an international Islamic finance centre. It is the only university in the world that is wholly dedicated to postgraduate study in Islamic Finance.

INCEIF is the acronym for International Centre For Education In Islamic Finance. It was set up by Bank Negara Malaysia (Central Bank of Malaysia) in December 2005 to meet this global demand. The university was established as part of the Malaysian Government's initiative to further strengthen the country's position as an international Islamic finance centre. It is the only university in the world that is wholly dedicated to postgraduate study in Islamic Finance.