Senior Executive, Finance (Construction)

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a Senior Executive, Finance (Construction) to lead daily accounting operations, mentor junior staff, and oversee end-to-end financial reporting. Candidates with construction accounting, IFCA proficiency, and project costing experience are encouraged to apply.

This role requires strong knowledge of MFRS standards and collaboration with auditors and bankers. The position offers opportunities to optimize workflows, ensure compliance, and contribute to accurate

Qualifications

• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and proactive problem-solving.
• Professional accounting qualifications encouraged (ACCA/CIMA/CPA/MIA) with relevant degree.
• Experience in construction accounting and project costing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-set monthly, quarterly, and annual closings with accurate journal entries.
• Coach junior accounts team before managerial sign-off.
• Monitor project costs vs budgets and flag overruns to protect profitability.
• Assist in annual plans, rolling forecasts, and cash-flow projections.
• Coordinate tax estimates, SST/GST filings, and year-end tax computations.
• Liaise with auditors and bankers for audits and financing documents.
• Drive process improvements to enhance controls and efficiency.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Accounting

Tools

IFCA.net

MS Excel

ERP software

Job description

Senior Executive, Finance (Construction)

We are seeking an analytical, proactive, and detail-oriented Senior Accounts Executive / Assistant Accountant to lead daily accounting operations, mentor junior team members, and oversee end-to-end financial reporting. If you bring a strong background in construction accounting, hands-on IFCA proficiency, and a solid understanding of project costing and statutory compliance, we want to hear from you.

Job Responsibilities:

Lead and execute full-set monthly, quarterly, and annual closing procedures, ensuring all journal entries and reconciliations are accurate and timely.

Review operational accounting entries, verify task completeness, and provide coaching to junior accounts team members prior to managerial sign-off.

Monitor actual project costs against approved budgets, conduct variance analyses, and flag cost overruns early to support project profitability.

Partner with the Finance Manager in preparing annual corporate business plans, rolling forecasts, and cash-flow projections.

Coordinate periodic tax estimate revisions, finalize annual tax computations, and manage accurate SST/GST filing and submission with tax authorities.

Act as the primary liaison for internal and external auditors to ensure smooth year-end audits; coordinate loan and financing documentation with bankers.

Identify operational bottlenecks and recommend continuous workflow improvements to boost internal controls and team efficiency.

Identify and recommend workflow or process improvement to improve overall effectiveness and efficiency of operations.

Assist Finance Manager to attend to internal audit queries and findings.

Liaise and coordinate with the external auditor to coordinate and complete annual audits.

Liaise and coordinate with bankers on all financing documentations.

Liaise with Tax Dept. on the year or periodical tax estimate revision(s) and annual tax computation finalization as well as the periodical GST/SST Return filing submission.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, MIA, etc.). Candidates with a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Accounting backed by at least 5 years of relevant experience are welcome to apply.

Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on accounting experience in the Construction or Property Development industry.

Good working knowledge of MFRS 15 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers) and MFRS 16 (Leases).

Hands-on experience with computerized ERP or accounting systems—proficiency in IFCA.net is highly advantageous—along with strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Practical exposure to construction project costing, cost tracking, and annual forecasting is an added advantage.

Self-motivated, meticulous, strong sense of responsibility, and good communication skills to liaise with auditors, bankers, and cross-functional teams.