Senior Finance Executive

PERSOLKELLY Workforce Solutions Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a motivated Senior Finance Associate to join its dynamic finance team. Responsibilities include managing month-end close, supporting finance operations, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, at least 3 years of experience, and be fluent in English and Mandarin. Salary is RM 5,000 – RM 7,000 monthly, plus benefits. Immediate hiring is available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Overtime pay on weekends/public holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in finance/accounting roles.
• Experience in regional operations or e-commerce is an advantage.
• Able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end closing activities and ensure timely revenue recognition.
• Support day-to-day marketplace finance operations.
• Drive process improvements and automation in financial operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Fluency in English

Fluency in Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

SAP HANA

Job description

Location

Location: Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur

Job Type: Contract with potential for renewal

Industry: E-commerce / Online Marketplace

Job Highlights

• Regional exposure in a leading e-commerce environment
• Hands-on role in financial operations and process improvement
• Collaborative and fast-paced working culture
• Competitive salary + benefits

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Finance Associate to join a dynamic regional finance team within a high-growth e-commerce platform. This role supports finance operations under the marketplace finance scope, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, managing settlement processes, and supporting automation and transformation projects.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable navigating financial systems, resolving operational issues, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders across Southeast Asia.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage month-end closing activities and ensure timely and accurate revenue recognition.
• Support day-to-day marketplace finance operations: seller queries, settlements, billing, reconciliation, and payment processes.
• Work closely with Finance Business Partners (FBPs) to validate key marketplace metrics and ensure accounting treatment aligns with policy (e.g. principal vs agent).
• Partner with product/system teams to ensure accurate data flow between platforms and accounting systems.
• Identify and resolve reconciliation issues involving operational data and accounting entries.
• Supervise BPO vendors handling operational finance tasks.
• Drive process improvements and automation in financial operations.
• Coordinate with tax, audit, and compliance teams to ensure proper documentation and governance.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests.
• Provide training to local country teams to strengthen financial understanding and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in finance/accounting roles.
• Experience in regional operations or e-commerce/technology platform businesses is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communicator across finance and non-finance teams.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients (required).
• Familiarity with SAP or SAP HANA is a strong plus.
• Able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Days: Monday – Friday
• Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Salary & Benefits

• Monthly Salary: RM 5,000 – RM 7,000 (based on experience)
• Overtime: Paid if working on weekends/public holidays (based on project/business need)

Start Date

Immediate hiring (ASAP)

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• 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?
• Do you have reconciliations experience?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?
• How many years of taxation experience do you have?
• Which of the following accounting software are you experienced with?