Senior Finance Executive

Busy Bees; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced finance professional to manage billing and collections, ensure accuracy in financial reporting, and support month-end closing tasks. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and finance systems. This role demands strong attention to detail and organizational skills, ensuring timely reconciliations and effective collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience or related finance functions.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and tax.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely billing to parents.
• Manage collections and record payments promptly.
• Perform month-end closing activities and prepare financial reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting/finance or professional certificate

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Finance/accounting systems

SQL

NetSuite

Job description

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely billing to parents, managing collections, and recording payments. Your duties will include resolving any discrepancies, completing month‑end closing tasks, and generating AR aging reports. You will also collaborate with centre admins to address outstanding payments, ensure timely reconciliations, and handle any ad‑hoc tasks as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely billing to parents.
• Manage collections via GIRO and promptly record all payments in the system.
• Identify and resolve billing and collection discrepancies in collaboration with centre admins and/or parents.
• Perform month‑end closing activities and prepare financial reports for internal stakeholders.
• Complete reconciliations promptly, addressing any unresolved transactions.
• Generate AR aging reports and coordinate with centre admins to follow up on outstanding payments.
• Assist with ad‑hoc tasks and projects as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting/finance, or professional certificate (ACCA, LCCI, CPA, CIMA, etc).
• 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience or related finance functions.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and tax.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance/accounting systems; experience with SQL and NetSuite is a strong advantage.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and time constraints.

Core Competencies

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Time management and deadline adherence
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Collaboration and teamwork across departments
• Integrity and accountability in handling financial data