Finance Executive （3-6 mths contract role)

China Telecom Asia Pacific; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

China Telecom Asia Pacific seeks a finance professional in Kuala Lumpur to provide regional financial support and manage accounts receivable. This role requires at least 2 years of relevant experience, proficiency in Chinese and English, and expertise in financial tools such as SAP.

The ideal candidate will manage KPIs, support financial analysis, and contribute to finance digitalization initiatives. Strong organizational and collaborative skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent qualification.
• At least 2 years of relevant working experience in financial accounting.
• Effective bilingual in both Chinese and English.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for APAC regional finance-related support.
• Manage APAC accounts receivable and KPI tracking.
• Support country project finance activities and risk management.

Skills

Accounts receivable management

Financial analysis

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Bilingual in Chinese and English

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree/Diploma in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for APAC regional finance-related support.
• Manage APAC accounts receivable (AR) and KPI tracking, including monthly monitoring of country-level AR performance and driving improvement in collection efficiency and financial quality.
• Liaise with HQ credit control and AR/treasury teams to implement AR policies, improve collections, and drive AR reduction initiatives.
• Support country project finance activities, including financial analysis, collection follow-up, cost control, and risk management.
• Contribute to APAC management reporting and budget tracking to support performance and value analysis.
• Participate in finance digitalization and AI initiatives to enhance efficiency and enable smarter finance processes.
• Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Accounting/Finance or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent qualification.
• At least 2 years of relevant working experience; experience in accounts receivable management or financial accounting is preferred.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office and financial ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Self-motivated, responsible, mature, well-organized, efficient, and detail-oriented.
• Able to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and perform independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Effective bilingual in both Chinese and English because the candidate needs to liaise with Chinese and English speaking stakeholders
• Demonstrates an innovative mindset with the ability to proactively leverage AI tools to enhance work efficiency and financial analysis capabilities.