Junior Finance Specialist

3THIRTEEN CORPORATE SERVICES SDN. BHD.; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

3THIRTEEN CORPORATE SERVICES SDN. BHD. invites a Junior Finance Specialist to join the group finance team in Shah Alam. You will provide professional accounting, tax, and related services across entities, ensuring accurate recording and timely reporting.

Across month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes, you will work under the Finance Manager to maintain IFRS compliance, assist audits, and support statutory submissions while managing AR and collections for wholesale operations.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of accounting and reporting experience.
• Degree in accounting/finance or ACCA/CPA qualification.
• Experience with accounts receivable or collections is advantageous.
• Familiar with local taxes filing process.
• Proficient in MS Excel and Office 365; strong English communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly, quarter-end, and year-end closes according to IFRS.
• Prepare quarterly reporting packs and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage intercompany recharges and transfer pricing documents.
• Lead annual component audit support; liaise with tax agents, bankers, auditors.
• Handle full AR and collections for wholesale distribution, including statements, receipts, ageing.
• Collaborate with sales and operations to resolve billing disputes and overdue payments.
• Assist with ad hoc tasks as required.

Skills

Accounting

IFRS

Excel

Office 365

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or ACCA/CPA

Tools

Accounting software

Office 365

Job description

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager (Group Reporting), the Junior Finance Specialist will be responsible to provide professional accounting, tax, and other finance related services for entities within the group. You will be a key member of the group finance team to ensure accuracy, timely recording, and compliance of all finance operation activities.

Responsibilities

Accounting & Reporting:

Perform the monthly, quarter-end, and year-end accounts close and ensure the accuracy of all general accounting entries in accordance with IFRS accounting standards.

Support and ensure the timely submission of statutory reporting, corporate tax and any applicable indirect taxes (VAT/GST/WHT).

Prepare and analyze quarterly reporting packs to ensure accurate reporting.

Prepare balance sheet reconciliation schedules to ensure accurate and consistent reporting.

Prepare monthly intercompany recharges and ensure compliance with transfer pricing documentation requirements.

Take lead and support annual component audit process.

Liaise with tax agents, bankers, and auditors for finance related matters.

Handle the full Accounts Receivable (AR) and Collections function for the wholesale distribution businesses within the Group. Ensure accurate billing, timely collections and proper maintenance of receivables records across all entities. The AR job scope include:

Issue monthly customer statements accurately and promptly.

Record and allocate customer payments, reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies or unidentified receipts.

Follow up on overdue & outstanding payments, track payment commitments and escalated overdue accounts to Head of Finance.

Coordinate with sales and operations teams to resolve billing disputes, customer deductions, returns and other collection-related issues.

Monitor customer approved credit limits and payment terms, and prepare receivables ageing reports, collection updates and expected collection forecasts.

Complete month-end receivables closing and general ledger reconciliations, maintain supporting documentation and assist with audits.

Others:

Support the Finance Manager or Head of Finance by taking on any other ad hoc tasks as required.

Requirements

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in accounting and reporting, with a degree in accounting/finance or completed professional accountancy qualification such as ACCA/CPA.

Prior exposure to accounts receivable or collections is an advantage.

Prior exposure to external stakeholders (auditor/company secretary/tax agent) and familiarity with the regulatory environment.

Familiar with local taxes filing process.

Proficient in major accounting systems, Office 365 and MS Excel spreadsheets.

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Highly meticulous and detailed oriented with an eye for accuracy.

A growth mindset and a willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.