Executive, Finance & Compliance

Mekar Capital Management Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Medical & insurance coverage

EPF, SOCSO and EIS contributions

14 days annual leave

Support for professionalQualifications

Job summary

Mekar Capital Management Sdn Bhd in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Executive, Finance & Compliance to support our finance, administrative and regulatory functions in a fast-paced private equity environment.

You will record transactions, prepare monthly and annual management accounts, manage licensing and regulatory filings, and assist with audits and compliance. The role offers a basic salary starting at RM2,500 per month, plus an annual performance bonus and standard benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Law or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English for senior management and regulators.
• Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia and English.
• Ability to work in a small team and collaborate with senior management.
• Attention to detail and ownership of deliverables.
• Experience with Xero/SQL Accounting/AutoCount/QuickBooks.

Responsibilities

• Record day-to-day financial transactions accurately and on time.
• Prepare management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) for senior management.
• Maintain documentation and audit-ready records.
• Perform reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and expense monitoring.
• Support year-end close and liaise with auditors, tax agents and company secretaries.
• Maintain licence and regulatory filings and ensure deadlines are met.
• Prepare periodic reports to the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC).

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Communication

Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Law or related field

Tools

Xero

SQL Accounting

AutoCount

QuickBooks

Job description

We are looking for a meticulous, proactive Executive, Finance & Compliance to support our finance, administrative and regulatory functions. You will keep our books accurate, prepare management reports, make sure our licences and regulatory filings are always current, and provide general legal and administrative support to senior management. This role suits someone who enjoys both numbers and governance, takes pride in getting details right, and wants broad exposure to the operations of an investment firm regulated by the Securities Commission Malaysia.

Key responsibilities

Record day-to-day financial transactions in the accounting system accurately and on time, including payments, receipts, invoices, accruals and journal entries.

Maintain supporting documentation and filing for all entries so that records are complete and audit-ready.

Perform regular bank, intercompany and ledger reconciliations, and investigate and resolve discrepancies.

Manage and maintain the accounting system, including the chart of accounts, user access and data integrity.

Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts, including the profit and loss statement, balance sheet, cash flow and variance analysis, for review by senior management.

Assist with budgeting, forecasting and expense monitoring for the firm.

Support the year-end closing process and act as a point of contact for external auditors, tax agents and company secretaries.

Maintain a central register of all licences, registrations, permits, insurance policies, agreements and other documents with expiry or renewal dates.

Prepare and submit required periodic reports, returns and notifications to the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) within the stipulated deadlines.

Assist in reviewing, drafting and tracking legal documents, including non-disclosure agreements, service agreements, engagement letters and board or shareholder resolutions.

About you

Recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Law or a related field.

Good written and verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to prepare clear, accurate reports for senior management and regulators.

Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia and English.

Ability to work well in a small team and to collaborate confidently with senior management.

Strong attention to detail, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables.

Ability to prioritise tasks, manage several projects at once and meet strict deadlines.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

A high level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial and legal information.

Working knowledge of accounting software such as Xero / SQL Accounting / AutoCount / QuickBooks.

Familiarity with the Malaysian capital markets regulatory framework and the Securities Commission's reporting requirements.

About us

We are a Kuala Lumpur-based private equity house, with a focus on investing in growth stage Malaysian and Southeast Asian companies.

A competitive basic salary package starting at RM2,500 per month.

Annual performance bonus (upon confirmation on a permanent basis)

Medical and insurance coverage, EPF, SOCSO and EIS contributions, and annual leave of 14 days (increases progressively).

Support for professional qualifications and training.

Broad exposure to finance, compliance, legal and investment activities in a private equity environment.

A collaborative, close-knit team with direct access to senior management.