Senior Executive – Finance & Administration

Fish Camp Learning Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Executive – Finance & Administration to manage the full set of accounts, prepare tax filings, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of relevant experience, professional qualifications in Accounting or Finance, and strong proficiency in accounting software. This role offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to contribute to financial processes and organizational improvement.

Qualifications

• Possess a professional qualification or a degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 3-5 years of relevant working experience in full set accounting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Handle full set of accounts including AR, AP, GL and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit tax filings and monthly management accounts.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Skills

Accounting principles

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA) or Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Senior Executive – Finance & Administration

• Handle full set of accounts, including Account Receivable (AR), Account Payable (AP), General Ledger (GL), bank reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Perform accurate and timely monthly and yearly finance closing.
• Oversee daily accounts payable, vendor payments and staff reimbursements.
• Prepare and submit tax filings, including SST and other statutory reports.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and financial statements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis for strategic planning.
• Monitor receivable and payables, ensuring healthy financial cash flows and timely collection & payment cycles.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, company secretary, and bankers.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements and deadlines (e.g., LHDN, SSM).
• Maintain organized and up-to-date documentation for audit and internal controls.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Maintain proper records for financial and administrative documentation (contracts, invoices, receipts).
• Manage office expenses and general procurement.
• Assist Directors with financial tasks or ad-hoc reporting requirements.
• Support HR-related finance tasks such as onboarding, payroll administration, and leave tracking.
• Manage payroll processing and statutory contributions (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB).
• Verify and process employee claims and ensure compliance with internal policies.

Process Improvement

• Proactively assess and improve financial systems and workflows.
• Ensure internal control procedures and finance SOPs are current and consistently applied.

Requirements

• Professional Qualifications: Possess professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CPA) or a Degree in Accounting, Finance or related fields.
• Relevant Experience: At least 3-5 years of relevant working experience in full set accounting.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of accounting principles, standards and procedures, proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office.
• Statutory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of Malaysia's statutory requirements (EPF, SOCSO, SST, LHDN, etc).
• HRD Corp Knowledge: Familiarity with HRD Corp (HRDC) claim processes, including eTRiS portal usage, grant applications and post-training claims, would be an added advantage.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy, organizational skills, and time management.
• Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Organizational Prowess: Strong multitasking skills and ability to prioritize effectively in a dynamic work environment.
• Adaptability: Able to work independently and collaboratively, contributing to a positive work culture.

Your application will include the following questions:

• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Finance Executive?
• How many years' experience do you have with forecasting for businesses?
• Which of the following accounting software are you experienced with?
• Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
• How many years of taxation experience do you have?
• Do you have previous invoicing experience?