Finance & Accounts Executive

Motul Asia Pacific; Puchong; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company in Malaysia is seeking a Finance & Accounts Executive responsible for day-to-day finance operations. Key duties include accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger maintenance, and costing & pricing analysis. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in finance or accounting, with at least 2 years of relevant experience and strong Excel skills. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to financial reporting and process improvements.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant Finance/Accounting working experience in Malaysia.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas).
• Strong knowledge of AR, AP, and GL processes.

Responsibilities

• Record all payments received from customers into the ERP system.
• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process.
• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet schedules.
• Assist with costing build-ups and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian Companies Act and internal policies.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

General Ledger

Costing & Pricing

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

SAP

Job description

Job Summary

The Finance & Accounts Executive is responsible for supporting day-to-day finance operations in Malaysia, with a focus on Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, and Costing & Pricing. The role ensures timely and accurate financial records, supports local statutory compliance, and contributes to business performance through reliable reporting and process improvements.

Job Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Accounts Receivable & Customer Management

• Record all payments received from customers into the ERP system.
• Issue invoices or credit notes as needed and follow up on outstanding payments with relevant stakeholders
• Prepare weekly and monthly customer aging reports and work closely with the sales team and customers to improve the Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) ratio
• Monitor customer credit limits, ensuring appropriate follow-up and timely release of sales orders
• Work closely with teams to ensure smooth operations, address customer account concerns, and implement effective controls

Accounts Payable

• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, including the timely processing of invoices, payments, and vendor reconciliation
• Ensure accurate coding of invoices to the appropriate general ledger accounts
• Monitor payment schedules and ensure timely disbursements to vendors, while managing cash flow effectively
• Collaborate with procurement and operations teams to ensure the accuracy of purchase orders and invoice matching

General Ledger & Month-End Activities

• Prepare journal entries (accruals, prepayments, reclassifications) and balance sheet schedules
• Perform bank and key account reconciliations, clearing open items promptly
• Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations in compliance with group policy
• Support month-end close to ensure timely submission of financial results to Regional Finance

Costing & Pricing

• Assist with costing build-ups and variance analysis (e.g., purchase price variance, overhead allocations)
• Support in preparing cost and margin analysis report to support pricing proposals and business decisions

Reporting, Compliance & Other Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of financial reports and analysis
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian Companies Act, SST regulations, and internal policies
• Participate in ERP/system improvements, automation, and process efficiency initiatives.
• Perform other finance-related duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• At least 2 years of relevant Finance/Accounting working experience in Malaysia
• Strong knowledge of AR, AP, and GL processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas) and accounting/ERP systems (SAP experience is an advantage)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with internal teams and external parties
• High attention to detail, organised, and able to meet deadlines