Senior Account Executive

Mothercare Malaysia; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Malaysia is seeking a detail-oriented individual to join their Finance team. The role involves managing treasury functions, handling financial reporting, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a degree in Finance or Accounting and the ability to work under pressure while ensuring detail-oriented execution of tasks. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic finance environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance / Accounting, or equivalent.
• Strong ability to present information clearly.
• Capacity to work under pressure and prioritise tasks.
• High level of professionalism and organisation.
• Detail-oriented with a willingness to accept challenges.

Responsibilities

• Manage treasury functions and cash flow.
• Oversee the Accounts Payable function.
• Assist in preparing Group consolidated Financial Statements.
• Aid in budgeting and overall financial planning.
• Coach and guide junior staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Cash flow management

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Finance / Accounting

Partial professional qualification in CPA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical individual to join our Finance team. This role plays a key part in managing treasury and monthly closing process.

Key Responsibilities

Treasury

• Overview and development of cash flow reporting, forecasting and analysis. Participation to budgeting and cash planning;
• Managing banking facilities (Banker Guarantee & Letter of Credit, bank reconciliation, cash pooling and netting, ad hoc payment requests)
• Support transformational initiatives to automate and improve existing finance / accounting / reporting policies, processes and workflow.
• Handle tax matters including e-invoice submission, SST, corporate tax, withholding tax, and import/export duties; liaise with tax authorities as required.
• Check and approved payments for all assigned companies

Financial Reporting

• Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly Group Consolidated Financial Statements and Group Management Reports
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and overall financial planning.
• Prepare and review management accounting reports prepared by juniors (AP function)
• Any other accounting & management duties assigned by the management.
• Assist in investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies, internal controls, and issues of non-compliance.

Key Result Areas

• Managing the Group’s treasury functions and overall cash flow
• Oversee the Accounts Payable (AP) function for the Group
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly and quarterly Group consolidated Financial Statement for the Group
• Assist in the budgeting, forecasting, and overall financial planning activities of the Group.
• Capable of coaching and guiding junior staff effectively

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree in Finance / Accounting, or equivalent degree with a Major in Finance / Accounting. Alternatively, a partial professional qualification in CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner;
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise multiple tasks, and bring tasks to completion;
• High level of professional maturity, organised and able to execute responsibilities and lead projects independently with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented and willing to accept new challenges