Fund Accounting Executive

EPF Malaysia; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A Malaysian governmental body is seeking a Fund Accounting professional for its Investment Services Department. The role involves maintaining fund accounting records, preparing investment reports, and ensuring data compliance. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree and strong analytical skills. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply. This is a permanent position located in Petaling Jaya.

Qualifications

• Malaysian citizen.
• Pass Malay Language at SPM level.
• Good analytical skills and able to work independently.
• Results-oriented and resilient under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain fund accounting records.
• Perform accounting data reconciliation.
• Prepare monthly portfolio valuation and income reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant fields

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Work assigned is not limited to the job scope listed below; you may be assigned to other functions based on workload and requirements:

• Prepare and maintain fund accounting records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, or other financial activities related to investment instruments.
• Prepare periodic investment reports and supporting information for management and investment departments.
• Ensure proper maintenance of related investment data in the investment systems.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Fund Accounting and Investment Reporting

Fund Accounting

• Perform accounting data reconciliation between the General Ledger and EPF’s Investment System.
• Raise relevant manual journal vouchers for posting into the General Ledger, if necessary.
• Prepare impairment assessment data/results for investment instruments.
• Perform account closing activities, including preparing supporting schedules and additional information for financial statement disclosures.
• Prepare and update accounting entries GL Mapping between Investment System and Accounting System.
• Ensure accounting data complies with accounting policies.
• Check the master data creation related to accounting in the Investment System.
• Assist in performing accounting data interface tests for new products/securities, ensuring accuracy.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures, initiating corrective actions as needed.
• Liaise with the appointed Custodian Bank on matters related to fund accounting.

Investment Reporting

• Prepare monthly portfolio valuation and income reports.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly supporting reports for management and regulators.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Malaysian citizen
• Pass Malay Language including oral test at Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) level or equivalent as recognized by the Government
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related fields recognized by the Government from any local or abroad higher learning institution, or a qualification in a related field recognized by the Government, including membership in professional accounting bodies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Good analytical skills, meticulous, and able to work independently.
• Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Results-oriented, fast-paced, resourceful, and proactive.
• Resilient and able to deliver under pressure.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

JOB STATUS

Fund Accounting & Analytics Section, Investment Services Department

Job Status

Permanent

All applications are strictly CONFIDENTIAL, and only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Applications are deemed UNSUCCESSFUL if there is no feedback from EPF within 3 MONTHS after the closing date of the advertisement.