Finance Reporting Executive

Singtel; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Singtel in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a Finance Reporting Executive responsible for supporting the Finance Reporting team with accurate monthly financial closures and statutory reporting. The role involves preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring financial records' accuracy as per IFRS. Candidates must have a degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 4 years of experience in financial accounting. Proficiency in Excel and communication skills are crucial for this position.

Qualifications

• Must possess a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant financial accounting experience required.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and statutory reporting needed.
• Advanced Excel skills are essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely monthly financial close and reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support statutory reporting and audit processes.
• Maintain process documentation and support compliance with IFRS.

Skills

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Minimum 4 years of experience in financial accounting or reporting

Strong understanding of accounting principles

Advanced Excel skills

Strong analytical skills

Good communication and stakeholder management skills

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP or similar ERP experience

Job description

The Finance Reporting Executive is responsible for supporting the Finance Reporting team in delivering accurate and timely monthly financial close and statutory reporting. The role involves assisting in the preparation and review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and month‑end reporting activities. It also includes ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records in accordance with accounting standards, including IFRS. The executive supports statutory and external reporting processes by preparing reconciliation schedules, maintaining supporting documentation, and assisting in audit requirements.

Make an Impact by

• Delivering accurate and timely monthly financial close, including preparation and posting of journal entries in line with the month‑end close calendar and ERP system requirements
• Preparing financial and operational reports to support business monitoring, tracking, and decision‑making
• Performing balance sheet reconciliations and following up on outstanding items to ensure timely resolution and accurate reporting
• Supporting statutory reporting and audit processes (interim and year‑end), including reconciliations, schedules, documentation, and audit queries
• Maintaining SOPs and process documentation to ensure accuracy and alignment with current practices
• Supporting process improvements by identifying automation opportunities and contributing to system or workflow enhancements
• Supporting compliance with IFRS and statutory reporting requirements for assigned entities
• Performing other duties as assigned to support business needs

Skills For Success

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, with progress toward or completion of a professional qualification (ACCA, CA(M), CPA Australia, or equivalent)
• Minimum 4 years of experience in financial accounting or reporting, preferably in a corporate or shared services environment
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and exposure to statutory reporting requirements
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables); SAP or similar ERP experience is an advantage
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail in reconciliation and reporting
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills with a proactive and improvement‑focused mindset

Good to Have

• Experience in a corporate, telecommunications, or shared services finance environment
• Exposure to financial systems, ERP tools, or data management
• Knowledge of internal controls, risk management, or compliance standards
• Experience in process improvement or automation initiatives