Finance / Senior Finance Executive

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Subang Jaya, Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Finance Executive to join our finance team, responsible for AR/AP/GL, financial reporting, and supporting audits, tax and regulatory compliance. You will ensure accurate records and contribute to process improvements.

The role requires 3-5 years of accounting experience, strong Excel and ERP skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of accounting/finance experience with hands-on exposure to AR, AP and GL.
• Strong experience in month-end closing, financial reporting, reconciliation and audit.
• Experience in AR/AP/GL transactions and accounting work is required.
• Good knowledge of tax, SST, withholding tax and statutory compliance.
• Proficient in MS Excel and accounting/ERP systems; SQL experience an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Meticulous, organised and able to work under tight deadlines.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CPA/CIMA or partial) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review AR and AP operations, including billing, collections and reconciliations; ensure accuracy and timely follow-up.
• Perform and review GL and month-end closing activities; include journal entries, accruals and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, financial reports and variance analysis.
• Coordinate and support audits, including preparation of schedules and audit responses.
• Support tax and statutory compliance; liaise with tax agents and authorities where required.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls; identify corrective actions.

Skills

AR/AP processes

GL & month-end close

Financial reporting

Audit support

Tax compliance

Internal controls

ERP systems

Excel

SQL knowledge

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

SQL Accounting

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Finance Executive to join our finance team in Subang Jaya,Kuala Lumpur. This is a pivotal role within our accounting and financial reporting function, where you will be responsible for performing and reviewing finance operations covering AR, AP, GL, financial reporting, audit and tax, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial records and processes whilst contributing meaningfully to the company's financial operations.

What you'll be doing

• Perform and review AR and AP operations, including billing, collections, ageing, customer/supplier reconciliations, invoice processing and payment schedules; ensure accuracy, completeness and timely follow-up of outstanding items.
• Perform and review GL and month-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, balance sheet reconciliations and accounting entries.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, financial reports, schedules and variance analysis for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate and support external and internal audits, including preparation and review of audit schedules, supporting documents and responses to audit queries.
• Support tax and statutory compliance, including corporate tax, SST, withholding tax and other applicable requirements; liaise with tax agents and relevant authorities where required.
• Perform and review compliance with accounting standards, finance policies, SOPs and internal controls, and identify areas requiring corrective action.
• Support process improvement, automation and finance system enhancement initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy and internal controls.
• Work closely with internal departments, auditors, tax agents, customers and vendors on finance-related matters.
• Provide guidance and review of work performed by Finance Executives, assist in resolving accounting issues and support the Finance Manager in financial analysis, projects and ad-hoc assignments.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant accounting/finance experience with hands-on exposure to AR, AP and GL.
• Strong experience in month-end closing, financial reporting, reconciliation and audit.
• Experience in performing and reviewing AR/AP/GL transactions and accounting work is required.
• Good knowledge of tax, SST, withholding tax and statutory compliance.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems; SQL Accounting experience is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Meticulous, organised, independent and able to work under tight deadlines.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA/CPA/CIMA or partial qualification is an advantage