Finance Executive

PERSOL; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Finance Executive for a senior-level role focused on financial reporting, compliance, and budgeting. This vacancy requires 2–4 years of experience and will include both routine and ad-hoc tasks. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is essential, as well as intermediate to advanced skills in Excel and familiarity with ERP systems, ideally Oracle Cloud. The position offers a 6-month contract with the potential for a permanent role.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in a senior-level finance position.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysia Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS).
• Able to manage deadlines and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in month-end closing and posting journals.
• Support tax computations and assist with year-end audit preparations.
• Prepare budget updates and maintain records of budget communications.

Skills

Financial reporting

Compliance

Budgeting

Analytical skills

Communication

Intermediate to advanced Excel

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

ACCA or CPA qualification

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle Cloud preferred)

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Finance Executive is responsible for financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, and supporting financial operations. This is a senior-level position (2–4 years of experience required) and involves both routine and ad-hoc financial tasks, with exposure to tax, audit, and internal/external reporting. The role is based in Kuala Lumpur and the employment is a 6-month contract with conversion to permanent (depending on performance).

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Compliance
  • Assist in month-end closing and posting recurring or ad-hoc journals.
  • Support tax computations (WHT, Imported Service Tax, income tax).
  • Assist with year-end audit preparations, including data extraction and formatting.
  • Maintain records for compliance and assist with reports for internal/external stakeholders (Board, Audit Committee, regulators).
  • Manage asset records in collaboration with IT and CAS teams.
  • Assist in Expected Credit Loss (ECL) calculations for year-end reporting.
• Budgeting & Cost Management
  • Assist in budget preparation and consolidation using Excel templates.
  • Prepare quarterly budget utilization updates and detailed financial data extraction.
  • Maintain records of budget presentations and communications.
• Financial Operations & Systems
  • Support Accounts Receivable tasks including invoicing and collections.
  • Manage the Chart of Accounts and requests for new SKUs.
  • Assist in ERP (Oracle Cloud) operations and Excel-based reporting.
• Ad-hoc Duties
  • Perform any other financial or administrative tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or professional qualification (ACCA, CPA).
• Strong knowledge of Malaysia Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS).
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle Cloud preferred).
• Analytical mindset, detail-oriented, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork abilities.
• Self-starter attitude, able to meet strict deadlines and work independently.

Additional Details

• Working Days/Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 6:00pm
• Location: Kuala Lumpur