Finance Executive (Financial Reporting & Bookkeeping)

Starwise; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 47,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct mentorship from senior finance

Multi‑entity finance exposure

Job summary

STARWISE is seeking a Finance Executive to support financial reporting and bookkeeping across group entities at our Kuala Lumpur office. You will handle full‑set or partial bookkeeping, month‑end close support, and assist in preparing management accounts and financial statements.

The role requires 1–2 years of finance experience, exposure to MFRS/MPERS, and proficiency in Excel. Prior audit or external reporting exposure is a plus; you will liaise with auditors, bankers, and tax agents as needed.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional qualification (ACCA/MIA/CPA/ICAEW) or part-qualified welcome.
• 1–2 years of finance/accounting experience, preferably with audit exposure.
• Proficient in MS Excel and financial reporting basics.
• English (written and spoken); Bahasa Malaysia/Mandarin an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Full‑set or partial bookkeeping and month‑end close support.
• Prepare management accounts and financial statements.
• Perform bank, GL, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Assist during audit fieldwork and respond to queries.
• Support transfer pricing documentation and intercompany schedules.
• Work with QuickBooks and other cloud accounting systems.

Skills

Excel

English communication

Organizational skills

Accounting fundamentals

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

ACCA / MIA / CPA / ICAEW (part-qualified welcome)

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

NetSuite

SAGE

ERP systems

Job description

Finance Executive (Financial Reporting & Bookkeeping)

STARWISE is a lifestyle brand established in 2019, focused on providing high-quality and innovative gadgets and accessories to individuals in Malaysia and beyond. Since then, STARWISE has quickly grown into East Malaysia's No.1 lifestyle gadget shop, with 15 locations across Sarawak and plans to expand into several new outlets in the coming year.

Our Headquarter Office is located in Kuala Lumpur. As we continue to grow, we are looking for motivated finance professionals to join our Finance team at our Kuala Lumpur office.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking candidates who:

Have at least 1–2 years of finance/accounting experience, preferably with an audit background (external audit or reporting accountant exposure is a strong plus)

Have hands‑on experience with account reconciliations (bank, GL-to-subledger, intercompany, or similar)

Possess a working knowledge of MFRS (Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards) — candidates with MPERS knowledge are also welcome to apply

Are detail‑oriented, organized, and comfortable managing multiple entities at once

Are proactive, willing to learn, and able to work well under deadlines

Comfortable liaising with external stakeholders (auditors, tax agents, bankers, advisors, and others) as needed

Your Role

As a Finance Executive, you will support the financial reporting and bookkeeping functions of the group, working under the guidance of senior finance team members, including:

Full‑set or partial bookkeeping and month‑end close support across assigned entities

Assisting in the preparation of management accounts and financial statements

Performing bank, GL, and intercompany reconciliations

Supporting audit fieldwork and liaising with external stakeholders (auditors, tax agents, bankers, advisors, and others) on information requests

Assisting with transfer pricing documentation and intercompany schedules

Working within QuickBooks and other accounting systems used by the group

Key Responsibilities

Perform day‑to‑day bookkeeping and data entry across assigned entities

Assist in preparing monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and supporting schedules

Perform periodic reconciliations (bank, intercompany, GL-to-subledger) and follow up on reconciling items

Support month‑end and year‑end closing processes, ensuring deadlines are met

Prepare audit schedules and assist in responding to queries from auditors, tax agents, bankers, and other external stakeholders

Ensure accounting treatment is aligned with MFRS requirements

Support ad‑hoc finance projects, including process improvement initiatives

Work collaboratively with senior team members to ensure accurate, timely reporting

Qualifications Required

Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Currently pursuing or holding a professional qualification (ACCA, MIA, CPA, ICAEW, or equivalent) — part‑qualified candidates are welcome to apply

Minimum 1–2 years of relevant working experience

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Good written and verbal communication skills in English (Bahasa Malaysia/Mandarin an advantage)

Advantageous (Good to Have)

Prior experience working with QuickBooks or other cloud accounting systems (Xero, NetSuite, SAGE)

Exposure to ERP systems or system migration projects

Comfortable leveraging IT tools and automation (e.g. Excel automation, PowerBI, Tableau) to improve reporting efficiency

Prior audit firm or professional services experience

Experience working across multiple entities or group structures

What We Offer

Exposure to a multi‑entity retail group's finance operations

Direct mentorship from senior finance professionals

Opportunity to build expertise in reporting, reconciliation, and audit support work

Based at our Kuala Lumpur office