Finance Team Lead / Senior Executive

LENOG; Labuan; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LENOG is seeking an experienced Finance & Accounting Supervisor to oversee the full accounting cycle in Labuan. You will manage GL, AP, AR, and fixed assets, ensuring accurate month-end and year-end closings and robust internal controls.

Responsibilities include reviewing journal entries, performing reconciliations, preparing schedules for management and auditors, and leading the finance team to meet deadlines. ERP optimization and process improvements are encouraged to enhance efficiency.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3 years hands-on experience in accounting or finance, preferably in a similar role.
• 1–2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of GL, AP, AR, financial reporting, and month-end closing.
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems such as AutoCount, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel, financial reconciliations, and reporting.
• Leadership, analytical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full spectrum of accounting operations: GL, AP, AR, and Fixed Assets.
• Supervise month-end and year-end closing activities and ensure proper entries.
• Review journal entries, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and other adjustments.
• Ensure proper reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, bank accounts, and intercompany transactions.
• Prepare and review financial schedules and supporting documentation for management and external auditors.
• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the Finance & Accounting team; allocate responsibilities and monitor deadlines.
• Support audits and implement internal controls and SOPs for compliance.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive accounting processes and support ERP enhancements.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Diploma/Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

AutoCount

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Oversee the full spectrum of accounting operations, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Fixed Assets.

Supervise month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring all accounting entries are properly recorded.

Review journal entries, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and other accounting adjustments.

Ensure proper reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, bank accounts, and intercompany transactions.

Prepare and review financial schedules and supporting documentation for management and external auditors.

2. Accounts Payable & Receivable Management

Supervise invoice processing, supplier payments, and customer collections.

Ensure all payments are supported by proper documentation and necessary approvals.

Monitor outstanding receivables and payables through periodic aging analysis.

Coordinate with relevant departments and provide support to finance department downlines to resolve invoice discrepancies, outstanding collections, and payment disputes.

Monitor supplier and customer account reconciliations.

3. Cash Flow & Treasury Operations

Monitor daily bank balances, cash movements, and short-term liquidity requirements.

Assist in preparing and maintaining cash flow forecasts.

Coordinate payment schedules based on cash availability and operational priorities.

Monitor banking transactions, financing facilities, and related financial charges.

4. Internal Controls, Compliance & Audit

Implement and monitor financial policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and internal controls.

Review supporting documentation for purchases, payments, reimbursements, and other financial transactions.

Identify weaknesses in accounting processes and recommend corrective actions.

Support internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.

Supervise, guide, and coordinate the daily activities of the Finance & Accounting team.

Allocate responsibilities and monitor the timely completion of assigned tasks.

Review work performed by team members to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Establish clear work priorities, reporting deadlines, and accountability within the team.

Escalate unresolved operational, accounting, and compliance matters to management.

6. ERP & Process Improvement

Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions in the company's ERP or accounting system.

Identify opportunities to automate repetitive accounting processes.

Monitor data integrity and consistency across finance-related modules.

Support ERP enhancements, system testing, and implementation of improved financial workflows.

Requirements / Qualifications

• 1. Diploma/Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration, or any related field.
• 2. At least 3 years of hands-on experience in accounting or finance, preferably in a similar role.
• 3. At least 1-2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• 4. Strong understanding of GL, AP, AR, financial reporting, and month-end closing.
• 5. Experience with ERP or accounting systems such as AutoCount, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent.
• 6. Intermediate Microsoft Excel, financial reconciliations, and reporting.
• 7. Leadership, analytical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication.