Senior Finance Executive

China Telecom (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

China Telecom (Malaysia) SDN BHD, part of China Telecom, seeks an APAC finance professional to manage accounts receivable, track KPIs, and drive collections across the APAC region. The role involves liaising with HQ finance teams, supporting project finance, and contributing to management reporting.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in accounting/finance, has 3+ years AR or financial accounting experience, and is proficient in SAP and MS Office. Bilingual in Chinese and English is required.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Accounting/Finance or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in accounts receivable or financial accounting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Able to liaise with bilingual Chinese and English stakeholders.
• Innovative mindset with ability to leverage AI tools to enhance finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee APAC accounts receivable and monitor AR KPIs for country-level performance.
• Coordinate with HQ credit control and AR/treasury teams to implement AR policies and improve collections.
• Support country project finance activities including financial analysis, collections, and cost control.
• Contribute to APAC management reporting and budget tracking for performance insights.
• Participate in finance digitalization and AI initiatives to improve efficiency.

Skills

Bilingual Chinese-English

Accounts receivable

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsible for APAC regional finance-related support.

Manage APAC accounts receivable (AR) and KPI tracking, including monthly monitoring of country-level AR performance and driving improvement in collection efficiency and financial quality.

Liaise with HQ credit control and AR/treasury teams to implement AR policies, improve collections, and drive AR reduction initiatives.

Support country project finance activities, including financial analysis, collection follow-up, cost control, and risk management.

Contribute to APAC management reporting and budget tracking to support performance and value analysis.

Participate in finance digitalization and AI initiatives to enhance efficiency and enable smarter finance processes.

Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Degree/Diploma in Accounting/Finance or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent qualification.

At least 3 years of relevant working experience; experience in accounts receivable management or financial accounting is preferred.

Proficient in using Microsoft Office and financial ERP systems (e.g., SAP).

Self-motivated, responsible, mature, well-organized, efficient, and detail-oriented.

Able to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and perform independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

Effective bilingual in both Chinese and English because the candidate needs to liaise with Chinese and English speaking stakeholders

Demonstrates an innovative mindset with the ability to proactively leverage AI tools to enhance work efficiency and financial analysis capabilities.

China Telecom (Malaysia) SDN BHD, a subsidiary of China Telecommunications Corporation, is directing a vigorous expansion of its business in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and Asia Pacific region. To cope with our promising business expansion, we are looking for high caliber person.

China Telecom (Malaysia) SDN BHD, a subsidiary of China Telecommunications Corporation, is directing a vigorous expansion of its business in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and Asia Pacific region. To cope with our promising business expansion, we are looking for high caliber person.