Senior Accounts Executive

Wilhelmsen Ship Management; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5-days work week

Hybrid work arrangement

Great learning and development

Job summary

Wilhelmsen Ship Management in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a finance professional to manage full sets of accounts, monthly closings, and financial reporting. The role will involve balance sheet reconciliations, AR/AP activities, tax compliance, and process improvement initiatives.

The position is based in KL Sentral with a hybrid working arrangement (3 days in the office, 2 days remote), offering exposure to an international work environment and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Financial Accounting & Reporting: prepare and maintain full sets of accounts; ensure timely monthly/annual closings; journal entries, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation: monthly reconciliations; ensure proper support and resolution of discrepancies.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: review vendor payments and customer collections; handle invoicing and credit control.
• Statutory Compliance & Taxation: assist in tax returns and statutory filings; liaise with auditors and regulators.
• Process Improvement: identify improvements to financial processes and internal controls; support ERP/automation projects.
• Others: assist supervisor with additional tasks as required.

Job description

About Us

Wilhelmsen Ship Management is one of the world’s largest third-party ship managers originated from Oslo, Norway with a portfolio of more than 450 vessels, a pool of more than 14,000 seafarers and over 900 shore-based employees all over the world. Our employees are working with a comprehensive global maritime group providing over half of the merchant fleet with essential products and services, along with supplying crew and technical management to the largest and most complex vessels ever to sail.

We offer a culture and vibrant work environment of strong leadership, collaborative, career development, work-life balance and a job that is both challenging and stimulating. All team members are empowered with the freedom to influence each other as long it complies with our Company’s values and vision.

Main Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain full sets of accounts including ensuring daily operation of AR, AP is done accurately and timely.
• Perform monthly and annual financial closing activities.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and account reconciliations.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of management reports and financial statements.
• Monitor general ledger transactions and maintain accounting records.
• Provide guidance to junior accounting staff whenever required

Balance Sheet Reconciliation

• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate outstanding items.
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are properly supported and reconciled.
• Resolve discrepancies and follow up on long-outstanding reconciling items.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Review and monitor accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Ensure timely vendor payments and customer collections.
• Handle billing, invoicing, and credit control activities where applicable.

Statutory Compliance & Taxation

• Assist in preparation and submission of tax returns and other statutory requirements, whichever applicable.
• Ensure compliance with local accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, company secretaries, and regulatory authorities.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation and address audit queries.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and internal controls.
• Support finance transformation initiatives, ERP implementation, or automation projects.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.

Others.

• Assisting the superior in other designated or non-routine task.

Location

The position will be based in Kuala Lumpur office located at KL Sentral which is a strategic work location with convenience travelling by Monorail, Rapid Kelana Jaya Line, MRT and KTM services as well as easy to get to go by public transportation.

What We Offer

• 5-days work week including complying with Malaysia’s Public Holiday
• International work environment and culture
• Great learning and development opportunities
• Hybrid working arrangement (3 days in the office, 2 days remotely)

Please note that all positions at Wilhelmsen are subject to reference and ID checks. For certain roles, additional background screening may be required.