Junior Accounts Executive

SHL JEWELLERY SDN BHD; Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

SHL Jewellery Sdn Bhd is seeking a detail‑oriented accountant to maintain accurate books and handle routine financial tasks. Responsibilities include recording daily transactions, processing vendor invoices, issuing customer invoices, reconciling bank statements, and supporting month-end and year-end closings.

You will also assist with SST/WHT filings, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis as needed.

Job description

Maintain accurate bookkeeping for the full set of accounts (general ledger, income, expense).

Record daily financial transactions, including sales, purchases, receipts, and payments.

Accounts Payable (AP)

Process vendor invoices and ensure timely payments.

Match invoices with purchase orders (if applicable) and follow up on discrepancies.

Accounts Receivable (AR)

Prepare and issue customer invoices.

Track and follow up on outstanding payments.

Record customer receipts and reconcile customer account balances.

Perform bank reconciliation on a regular basis.

Investigate and resolve any discrepancies between bank statements and accounting records.

Cash / Petty Cash Management

Manage petty cash, verify expense claims from employees, and ensure they comply with company policy.

Handle daily cash flow monitoring.

Month-End & Year-End Closing

Support month-end closing: accruals, prepayments, journal entries, etc.

Assist in year-end closing, preparation of basic financial reports, and working with external auditors.

Statutory Compliance

Assist in preparing and submitting Sales and Service Tax (SST) returns, if required.

Support withholding tax (WHT) submissions where relevant.

Work with tax agents and auditors to ensure statutory filings and compliance.

Prepare monthly management reports to support finance leadership.

Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis (depending on company) to help management make informed decisions.

Documentation & Record Keeping

Maintain proper documentation of invoices, receipts, bank statements, and other financial records.

Organise and manage accounting files; ensure easy retrieval for audits.

Cross-Functional Coordination

Liaise with other internal teams (e.g., procurement, sales, HR) to resolve financial issues and streamline processes.

Work with external stakeholders such as auditors, tax agents, and company secretaries.

Handle ad-hoc accounting tasks as assigned by finance manager or senior accountants.

Suggest process improvements in accounting workflows (e.g., automation, better controls).