Finance Executive

Upscale; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Upscale in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Finance/Accounts professional to support daily operations, financial reporting, cash flow management and compliance. The role focuses on accurate record-keeping and timely reporting.

You will handle AP/AR/GL, assist month-end close, budgeting and variance analysis, and liaise with auditors, tax agents and bankers. Strong Excel and accounting software skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting.
• Good understanding of AP, AR, GL and financial reporting.
• Basic knowledge of cash flow management, budgeting and financial analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Exposure to full-set accounts, taxation and audit is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily finance and accounting transactions including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR) and General Ledger (GL).
• Assist in maintaining full-set accounts and ensuring accurate financial records.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports and financial analysis.
• Perform bank reconciliations, journal entries, accruals and prepayments.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Monitor cash flow, outstanding receivables, payments and account balances.
• Assist in budget preparation, financial forecasting and variance analysis.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for audits, tax submissions and statutory compliance.
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, bankers and relevant external parties when required.
• Assist with SST, tax matters and other regulatory requirements where applicable.
• Maintain proper financial records, supporting documents and filing systems.
• Perform other finance, accounting and administrative duties as assigned by Management.

Skills

Accounts Payable (AP)

Accounts Receivable (AR)

General Ledger (GL)

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Excel

Accounting software

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Purpose of Role

To support the Company's daily finance and accounting operations, financial reporting, cash flowmanagement, tax compliance and audit requirements, ensuring accurate financial records and timelyreporting.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Handle daily finance and accounting transactions including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR) and General Ledger (GL).
• 2. Assist in maintaining full-set accounts and ensuring accurate financial records.
• 3. Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports and financial analysis.
• 4. Perform bank reconciliations, journal entries, accruals and prepayments.
• 5. Assist with month-end and year-end closing ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• 6. Monitor cash flow, outstanding receivables, payments and account balances.
• 7. Assist in budget preparation, financial forecasting and variance analysis.
• 8. Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for audits, tax submissions and statutory compliance.
• 9. Liaise with auditors, tax agents, bankers and relevant external parties when required.
• 10. Assist with SST, tax matters and other regulatory requirements where applicable.
• 11. Maintain proper financial records, supporting documents and filing systems.
• 12. Perform other finance, accounting and administrative duties as assigned by Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting.
• Good understanding of AP, AR, GL, financial reporting and basic accounting principles.
• Basic knowledge of cash flow management, budgeting and financial analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Exposure to full-set accounts, taxation and audit is an advantage.
• Detail-oriented, analytical and able to meet deadlines.
• Good communication, problem-solving and organisational skills