Finance Administrative Executive, Penang

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; George Town; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Penang is seeking a Finance Administrative Executive to manage finance activities and support internal client services. Responsibilities include managing Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have a background in Business Administration or Finance and a minimum of 3 years in a financial role within a professional services environment. The firm offers competitive remuneration and a supportive working culture.

Benefits

Continuous learning

Diverse and inclusive culture

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in finance related experience in a professional services environment.
• Experience in internal client serving role in a professional services organization is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing day-to-day finance and accounting activities.
• Manage Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Billings and Credit/Debit Note.
• Prepare Sales and Services Tax ("SST") returns.
• Ensure payments of invoices and other finance expenses are processed accordingly.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong drive to excel

Proficiency in MS office applications

Competent with Finance operations experience

Education

Graduate in Business Administration, Accountancy, Finance or related courses

Tools

SAP

Job description

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Join our Core Business Services (CBS) team and you will help support important business enablement functions that keep our organization running strong. As a CBS professional, you will work across teams to provide the knowledge, resources, methodologies and tools that help EY deliver exceptional quality service to our clients, win in the marketplace and support EY’s growth and profitability. Teams within CBS include Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Enterprise Support Services, Brand Marketing and Communications, Business Development, Knowledge/Research and Risk Management.

With a wide choice of experience offerings, you could develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Sound interesting? Well, this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

The opportunity

The Finance Administrative Executive is a key finance role focusing in providing finance support across EY internal client account team and management. You will collaborate with key stakeholders and other Core Business Service functions to ensure effective and consistent finance support rendered to the assigned Service Lines.

Your key responsibilities

• Assist in managing day-to-day finance and accounting activities
• Manage Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Billings and Credit/Debit Note
• Perform bank reconciliation and ensure all banking matters are handled accurately and promptly in compliance to all related regulations, policies and guidelines
• Prepare cheque/TT/online payments and maintain petty cash, cheque and financial documents
• Ensure payments of invoices and other finance expenses are processed accordingly
• Raise journal and ensure timely closing of monthly activities
• Prepare Sales and Services Tax ("SST") returns, be the liaison person for SST issues
• Ensure proper filing and maintenance of Finance documents
• Assist in other general administrative work or ad-hoc tasks assigned by management team
• Effectively engage with internal clients to deliver continuous service improvement
• Build strong key stakeholder relationship and stay connected with the business and functional experts

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical and able to work under pressure
• Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment
• Proficiency in MS office applications
• Competent with Finance operations experience

To qualify for the role you must have

• A graduate in Business Administration, Accountancy, Finance or related courses
• Minimum 3 years of experience in finance related experience professional services environment

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience in internal client serving role in a professional services organization is desirable
• Experience in management accounting
• Familiarity with SAP
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

What we offer

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience,where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements(FWA), where this may be needed, guided by our FWA Policy. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.