Finance & Accounts Executive

Motul Asia Pacific; Puchong; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance company is seeking a Finance & Accounts Executive in Puchong, Malaysia. The role involves managing accounts receivable and payable, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and preparing financial reports. Candidates should have a degree in accounting or finance and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems is essential to succeed in this position.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant Finance/Accounting working experience in Malaysia.
• Strong knowledge of AR, AP, and GL processes.
• Ability to meet deadlines and pay attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process and ensure timely disbursements to vendors.
• Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Accounts Receivable Management

Accounts Payable Management

General Ledger Accounting

Costing Analysis

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Accounting/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