HR & Finance Leader: Payroll, Compliance & Strategy

Private Advertiser; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking an HR & Finance Executive to blend HR operations with financial management responsibilities across payroll, accounting, and compliance. The role covers workforce planning, onboarding, payroll processing, records management, and vendor coordination in a dynamic business environment.

You will ensure timely statutory submissions, accurate management reporting, and robust internal controls while supporting organizational change and employee engagement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience across HR operations, payroll, accounting, or finance administration.
• Practical knowledge of Malaysian payroll and statutory obligations, including EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB, and relevant employment requirements.
• Working knowledge of bookkeeping, reconciliations, financial reporting, tax filings, audit support, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills, with sound judgment and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• HR operations: Coordinate workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, learning and development, disciplinary matters, grievances, and other employee lifecycle activities.
• Payroll and statutory submissions: Prepare accurate monthly payroll and submit EPF, SOCSO, income tax, and other required contributions and reports within statutory deadlines.
• Employee records and documentation: Maintain complete and confidential personnel records in physical and digital formats, and issue HR letters promptly.
• Benefits and engagement: Administer leave, claims, and employee benefits, and support employee engagement and organizational change initiatives.
• Office administration: Coordinate essential office administration and related vendor or facility matters.
• Accounting and financial records: Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including bookkeeping, general ledger maintenance, and reconciliations.
• Financial closing and reporting: Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing, and prepare management accounts and analyses.
• Process improvement: Establish, review, and strengthen accounting processes to improve accuracy, control, and compliance.
• Audit and tax coordination: Prepare schedules and records for audits and coordinate timely resolution of findings.
• Tax and statutory filings: Prepare tax reconciliations and statutory returns accurately and within required deadlines.
• External liaison: Coordinate with external auditors, tax agents, company secretary, and regulatory bodies.
• Cash-flow management: Monitor cash positions, cash-flow requirements, collections, payments, and financing activities, escalating material discrepancies.

Skills

HR operations

Payroll

Accounting

Financial reporting

Tax compliance

Audit coordination

Cash-flow management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Diploma or degree in HR/Finance/Accounting/Business Admin

Job description

Private Advertiser is seeking an HR & Finance Executive to blend HR operations with financial management responsibilities across payroll, accounting, and compliance. The role covers workforce planning, onboarding, payroll processing, records management, and vendor coordination in a dynamic business environment.

You will ensure timely statutory submissions, accurate management reporting, and robust internal controls while supporting organizational change and employee engagement initiatives.