Finance Executive

LittleLives; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Birthday leave

Private health insurance

Performance bonus

MacBook provided

Job summary

LittleLives in Malaysia seeks a Finance Executive to manage end-to-end Billing Operations, AR, SaaS revenue reporting and period-end closing for Malaysia and Indonesia. You will coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with MPERS/PERS/IFRS.

Strong Excel and SaaS metrics knowledge are essential, as is experience with cloud accounting tools. This role reports to Head of Group Finance and requires 3–5 years of accounting experience, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; professional qualifications preferred.
• 3–5 years in general accounting or financial management.
• Mandatory: experience managing Malaysian entities and liaising with external auditors and tax consultants.
• Experience in SaaS/software companies or multinational environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end billing operations for Malaysia and Indonesia with accurate and timely invoicing.
• Coordinate audit activities, tax compliance, and regulatory reporting with auditors and tax consultants.
• Prepare revenue reporting including SaaS metrics (MRR/NRR) and ensure revenue integrity.
• Oversee AR and cash collection, reconcile daily cash postings.
• Support period-end closing with journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.

Skills

English proficiency

SaaS metrics (MRR/NRR)

Advanced Excel

Communication

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Xero

QuickBooks

MISA

Job description

LittleLives is a school management platform that helps schools run their daily operations and connect with parents. We serve preschools and childcare centers across Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia, and are expanding into enrichment, tuition, after-school and K12.

About the Position

Title: Finance Executive

Department: Finance

Reports to: Head of Group Finance

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 elevate disputed or overdue accounts.
• Conduct daily sales and bank receipt reconciliations to ensure prompt cash application and accurateledger posting.

5. Financial Accounting & Period-End Closing

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, 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 managing Malaysian Entities (familiar with Tax Form C, WHT regulations, MDEC) and liaising directly with External Auditors and Tax Consultants.
• Prior experience in SaaS/Software companies, technology firms, or multinational corporate environments is highly preferred.

2. Technical & Soft Skills

• Language Proficiency: Proficient in professional English (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.

What We Offer

• 15 days of annual leave and 1 birthday leave per year
• Social insurance and private health insurance
• Yearly performance bonus
• Welfare benefit up to 60 MYR/pax/month
• Work equipment with MacBook provided

Hiring Process

• HR Introduction Call
• Technical Interview
• Reference and Offer

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