Senior Account Executive

Khean Seng Engineering; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic finance team in Penang is seeking a talented Senior Account Executive. The role involves managing accounts receivable, resolving payment discrepancies, and performing financial reporting. Candidates must have a degree in Finance or Accounting and 1-3 years of relevant experience. Fluency in Mandarin and English is required, along with knowledge in general accounting principles and proficiency in SQL. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity for growth and development.

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years in accounts receivable and project accounting experience.
• Knowledge of office administration and procedures.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Update bank transactions daily in accounting systems.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies with customers.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation.
• Maintain records and enter journal entries.

Skills

Fluent in English (oral and written)

Fluent in Mandarin/Bahasa Malaysia (spoken and written)

Knowledge of accounts receivable

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

Degree in Finance/Accountancy/Banking or equivalent

Tools

SQL computer software

Job description

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Account Executive to join our dynamic finance team at Khean Seng Engineering Sdn Bhd in Simpang Ampat Penang. In this full‑time role, you will play a crucial part in the company's financial accounting and reporting processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial information to support strategic decision‑making.

Senior Account Executive Responsibilities:

• Update bank transactions daily once payment is received into the bank book & accounting systems to offset with the customer’s record/ledger.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies with Customer by issuing Credit Note & Debit Note, if any.
• Notify the Payment received to QS, BDM and Finance group upon payment received.
• Maintains & fills accounts receivable customer files and records such as sales invoices and official receipt or bank in slips.
• Monitor customer account details for non‑payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities by sending debtor statements to the Customer by project basis in monthly (C.C. to QS and BDM), such as 1st of the month &ensure payment is received as agreed payment terms.
• Prepare monthly staff claims and record entries & checking for accuracy of documentation according to payment SOP.
• Prepare monthly Bank reconciliation.
• Maintain record and enter all journal entries into the accounting systems such as depreciation, prepayment, accrual purchase, WIP and etc.
• Update general payment voucher to accounting systems.
• Reconciliation of Fixed Assets schedule in Excel with accounting system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Senior Account Executive Requirements:

• Education: Candidate must possess at least a Degree in Finance/Accountancy/Banking or equivalent.
• Working Experience: 1 - 3 years in accounts receivable and project accounting experience.
• Technical & Professional Knowledge:
  • English – fluent in both oral and written
  • Mandarin/Bahasa Malaysia – fluent in both spoken and written
  • Knowledge of accounts receivable
  • Knowledge of office administration and procedures
  • Proficient in SQL computer software
  • Knowledge of general accounting principles
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• “We are looking for Mandarin‑speaking candidates who will be serving Mandarin‑speaking customers.”