Finance Executive (SAP)

RRecruiter; Puchong; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RRecruiter in Malaysia is seeking a capable Finance & Accounting Specialist to manage day-to-day operations including AP/AR data entry, month-end closing, and bank reconciliations.

You will handle credit control, intercompany reconciliations, tax support, and cash flow forecasting, with SAP experience preferred. Fresh graduates welcome.

Candidates should have a accounting qualification and 2+ years in commercial finance or SSC, with strong Excel and OneStream knowledge.

Qualifications

• Diploma, Bachelor's degree, or Professional Qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a commercial finance function or SSC environment.
• Experience with SAP Finance modules is preferred; exposure to SAP S/4HANA is an added advantage.
• Fresh graduates with a positive learning attitude are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day finance and accounting operations including AP/AR data entry, bookkeeping, and month-end closing.
• Manage AR credit control, invoice processing, payments, and cash application; bank reconciliation.
• Handle AP vendor invoices, verification, payment processing, and vendor reconciliations.
• Reconcile intercompany transactions and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in audit and tax support with relevant schedules and documents.
• Assist cash flow forecasting and reporting; participate in process improvements and system enhancements.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Accounting/Finance degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP Finance modules

SAP S/4HANA

OneStream

Job description

• Handle day-to-day finance and accounting operations, including Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) data entry, bookkeeping, and month-end closing activities.
• Ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded and processed in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.

2. Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Manage AR credit control activities, including reviewing Sales Orders (SO) that exceed customers' credit limits and processing credit limit releases in SAP.
• Handle customer payment processing, invoice matching, payment allocation, and bank reconciliation.
• Issue invoices and Statements of Accounts (SOA) to customers, monitor outstanding balances, and proactively follow up on overdue payments.
• Monitor AR aging reports and support effective credit management to ensure timely collections.

3. Accounts Payable (AP)

• Manage vendor accounts, including invoice verification, invoice matching, and payment processing.
• Review vendor Statements of Accounts (SOA), reconcile outstanding balances, and follow up with vendors to resolve payment discrepancies or outstanding issues.
• Ensure vendor payments are processed accurately and within the agreed payment terms.

4. Intercompany Transactions

• Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions across various entities.
• Follow up with relevant stakeholders to resolve intercompany discrepancies and ensure timely reconciliation and settlement.

5. Audit and Tax Support

• Assist in preparing and providing supporting documents, financial data, and reports relating to AP and AR for internal and external audits.
• Support direct and indirect tax compliance, including the preparation of relevant schedules and supporting information, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.

6. Cash Flow Management

• Assist in preparing, maintaining, and updating cash flow forecasts and templates as assigned.
• Monitor relevant AP and AR information to support cash flow planning and reporting.

7. Process Improvement and System Enhancement

• Identify opportunities to improve, standardise, and automate daily accounting processes.
• Develop, maintain, and document Detailed Task Procedures (DTPs) to ensure consistency and operational efficiency.
• Participate in system enhancement, automation initiatives, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to improve finance processes and system functionality.

Skills & Qualifications:

Education

• Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, or Professional Qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a commercial finance function or Shared Services Centre (SSC) environment.
• Experience in SAP Finance modules is preferred, with exposure to SAP S/4HANA being an added advantage.
• Fresh graduates with a positive learning attitude and strong willingness to develop a career in Finance & Accounting are also encouraged to apply.

Technical Skills

• Good knowledge of accounting principles, financial processes, and accounting standards.
• Hands-on experience in SAP Finance modules; knowledge of SAP S/4HANA is an advantage.
• Familiarity with OneStream will be an added advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Customer-service-oriented mindset with a commitment to providing effective support to internal stakeholders.

Mobility

• Travel approximately 10% within Southeast Asia (SEA).