Finance Executive

LittleLives

Kuala Lumpur

Hybrid

MYR 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 15 days

Private health insurance

Yearly performance bonus

Hybrid/remote work option

MacBook equipment provided

Job summary

LittleLives in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Finance Executive (FP&A) to oversee billing operations, AR management, and SaaS revenue reporting across Malaysia and Indonesia. You will lead period-end close, liaise with auditors and tax consultants, and drive process improvements in a fast-growing EduTech SaaS.

The role requires 3–5 years of accounting experience, strong English communication, and proficiency with Excel and cloud accounting software. Hybrid/remote options are available.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related; professional qualifications preferred.
3–5 years of progressive accounting/finance experience; SaaS exposure is a plus.
Experience with Malaysian entities, tax forms, WHT and external audits.
Familiarity with SaaS revenue metrics (MRR, NRR) and IFRS/MPERS basics.

Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end billing operations and SaaS revenue reporting.
Coordinate audits, tax compliance, and statutory filings with authorities.
Manage AR, cash collections, and month-end/period-end closing tasks.
Maintain SOPs, drive process improvements and system automation.

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

MISA

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

We are a fast-growing SaaS company in the EduTech space, operating mainly in Singapore, Vietnam, and Malaysia, with almost 2000 schools as customers. Our mission is to revolutionize early childhood education through technology and provide innovative, scalable solutions to our customers.

About the Position

Title:Senior Finance Executive (FP&A)Location:MalaysiaDepartment:FinanceReports to:Regional Finance Lead

The Senior Accountant / Finance Executive will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end Billing Operations, Accounts Receivable (AR) Management, SaaS Revenue Reporting (MRR, NRR), and Period-End Closing for our entities in Malaysia and Indonesia. Additionally, this role serves as the primary key contact for External Auditors, Tax , and regulatory authorities to ensure full statutory compliance and adherence to local accounting standards.

What You Will Be Doing

1. Billing Operations & Revenue Control (Malaysia & Indonesia)

Manage and execute end-to-end monthly billing operations for entities in Malaysia and Indonesia, ensuring 100% billing accuracy and timeliness.
Maintain master billing schedules, verifying customer details, contract terms, pricing structures, and billing periods.
Issue VAT/e-Invoices, credit notes, debit notes, and billing adjustments; ensure accurate entry into the accounting system.
Perform rigorous billing reconciliations against accounting records to identify, investigate, and resolve missing, duplicated, or discrepant invoices.
Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and drive continuous process improvements and system automation for billing efficiency.

2. Audit Coordination, Tax Compliance & Stakeholder Management

Audit Management: Act as the primary key contact for External Auditors during annual statutory audits; prepare audit schedules, lead sheets, balance sheet reconciliations, and compile all supporting documentations/samples to ensure smooth and timely audit completion.
Tax Liaison: Coordinate closely with external Tax Consultants (e.g., Acclime) for annual tax computation preparation (Form C), supporting schedules, non-allowable expense adjustments (Add-backs), and withholding tax (WHT) compliance.
Statutory Compliance: Assist in drafting annual statutory financial statements in compliance with local accounting standards (e.g., MPERS/PERS/IFRS) and corporate policies.
Regulatory Reporting: Serve as the main point of contact for internal stakeholders, regulatory authorities, and tax agencies for financial queries and statutory filings.

3. Revenue Reporting & SaaS Metrics

Prepare regular billing, revenue analysis, and management reports for Executive Leadership and FP&A Analysts.
Track, calculate, and report key recurring revenue metrics, including MRR (Monthly Recurring Revenue) and NRR (Net Retention Revenue).
Ensure revenue completeness, consistency, and integrity across all billing, financial systems, and general ledgers.

4. Accounts Receivable (AR) & Cash Collection

Monitor outstanding invoices, generate AR aging reports, and oversee the end-to-end collection process.
Collaborate with sales/customer success teams and freelance AR collectors to resolve customer billing queries and expedite disputed or overdue accounts.
Conduct daily sales and bank receipt reconciliations to ensure prompt cash application and accurate ledger posting.

5. Financial Accounting & Period-End Closing

Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, pre-payments, and sub‑ledger reconciliations.
Maintain general ledger accounts, inventory reports, fixed assets, and supporting schedules.
Process statutory payments, utility bills, and key vendor payments (e.g., YMFH, BFM).

What We Are Looking For

1. Education & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or possess relevant professional qualifications
Minimum 3 – 5 years of progressive experience in general accounting or financial management.
Mandatory:Practical experience in managingMalaysian Entities(familiar with Tax Form C, WHT regulations, MDEC) and liaising directly with External Auditors and Tax Consultants.
Prior experience inSaaS/Software companies, technology firms, or multinational corporate environments is highly preferred.

2. Technical & Soft Skills

Language Proficiency:Proficient in professionalEnglish(written and spoken) for tax/audit discussions, report drafting, and meetings with overseas partners.
Technical Knowledge:Strong understanding of SaaS recurring revenue metrics (MRR, NRR, ARR), Withholding Tax (WHT) filing procedures, and tax add-back adjustments.
Software:Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Advanced: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, complex data formulas) and international cloud accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, MISA, etc).
Personal Attributes:High attention to detail, strong analytical mindset, excellent communication/negotiation skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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