Finance Executive

Agensi Pekerjaan Penta Consultancy Sdn. Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Agensi Pekerjaan Penta Consultancy Sdn. Bhd is seeking an accounting professional to manage daily accounting tasks, including data entry, invoices, and journal entries, while maintaining detailed GL records for all entities.

You will handle AP/AR, month-end closings, and basic management reporting across Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 1–3 years of relevant experience, with strong Excel skills and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant accounting/finance experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; AutoCount cloud accounting is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily accounting activities including data entry, invoice processing, and journal entries.
• Maintain general ledger records for all entities; prepare payment vouchers and staff/customer billings.
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable, follow up on aging and verify billings with Sales/Operations.
• Assist month-end closing activities including accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations.
• Support revenue recognition for contract-based billings and maintain project billing trackers.
• Perform bank, balance sheet, and intercompany reconciliations; assist with basic management reports.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure regulatory compliance (SST, WHT) across multiple countries.
• Contribute to process improvements, SOPs, and system enhancements.

Skills

Data entry

Journal entries

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Month-end closing

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

AutoCount Cloud

Job description

• Handle daily accounting activities, including data entry, invoice processing, and journal entries.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records for all operating entities.
  Prepare and process payment vouchers, staff claims, and customer billings.
  

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Monitor accounts payable and receivable, including aging reports.
  
• Follow up on outstanding receivables and coordinate with Sales and Operations teams to verify billings.
  
• Ensure payments are processed accurately and in accordance with internal controls.
  

Month-End Closing Support

• Assist with monthly closing activities, including accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations.
  
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and provide explanations for variances when required.
  

Revenue & Project Accounting Support

• Track service delivery milestones and support documentation for revenue recognition on contract-based billings.
• Maintain billing trackers for active contracts and ongoing projects.

Reconciliations & Reporting

• Perform bank, balance sheet, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing basic management reports and internal financial summaries.

Audit & Compliance

• Support internal and external audits by compiling and organizing required documentation.
• Ensure financial records comply with local regulatory requirements (e.g. SST, WHT) across Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines.
  

Process & System Improvements

• Contribute to improvements in financial processes, SOPs, and documentation.
• Support finance system enhancements, migrations, or automation initiatives when applicable.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); experience with AutoCount cloud accounting software is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and financial controls.
• Exposure to multi-country operations and regional tax compliance is a plus.
• Detail-oriented, well-organized, and eager to learn.
• Strong teamwork, communication, time-management, and organizational skills.