Senior Finance Executive

Versatile Creation Sdn Bhd (Recruitment Firm); Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in Penang is seeking a multi-functional Finance Manager to oversee finance, payroll, and compliance operations for multiple entities. This role requires managing accounts, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and liaising with auditors and tax agents. The ideal candidate has a degree in Accounting or Finance with at least 5 years’ experience in finance and administration, strong analytical skills, and a deep understanding of tax compliance. This position is critical to operational efficiency and continuity.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in full set of accounts and admin operations.
• Strong knowledge of control accounts and reconciliations.
• Experience in statutory reporting and tax provisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage full set of accounts for multiple entities.
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, and bankers.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Double-entry accounting

Financial analysis

Tax compliance

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

This is a key multi-functional position responsible for managing the company’s finance, payroll, tax, compliance, and administrative operations across multiple entities. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, statutory compliance, payroll processing and audit readiness, while also overseeing budgeting, claims, invoicing, company events and asset management. The incumbent liaises with auditors, tax agents, clients and internal departments to ensure smooth financial and operational processes. This position provides a comprehensive coverage of both finance and office management responsibilities, making it critical for continuity and operational efficiency.

Job Responsibilities

• Finance & Accounting
• Manage full set of accounts for multiple entities
• Ensure accurate double-entry accounting and integrity of General Ledger
• Maintain and reconcile control accounts (AR, AP, intercompany, etc.)
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing
• Prepare management accounts, cash flow forecasts, financial analysis, monitor actual performance vs budget and provide timely variance analysis and insights
• Issue sales invoices and quotations
• Monitor accounts receivable and follow up client’s payments
• Process payments with proper approval and documentation
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, bankers, and company secretary
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements
• Perform tax provision and support year-end tax computation
• Prepare documentation and support RBA (Risk-Based Assessment) audits
• Follow up on audit queries and implement corrective actions, where applicable

Job Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in full set of accounts, multi-company finance, payroll, and admin operations
• Strong knowledge of double-entry accounting, control accounts, and reconciliations
• Experience in tax compliance, statutory reporting, and tax provision
• Familiarity with audit support
• Good organizational, multitasking, and analytical skills
• Able to work independently with strong ownership and accountability
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills