Senior Finance Executive (GL & Reporting) - Subang

Rentokil Initial Group; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Insurance plans

Out-patient coverage

Dental & Optical coverage

Retirement benefits

Staff purchase plans

Job summary

Rentokil Initial (M) Sdn. Bhd. invites applications for a Senior Finance Executive (GL & Reporting) to join our finance team in Shah Alam, Malaysia.

The role reports to the Finance Reporting Manager and focuses on month-end closing, GL journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and IFRS-compliant reporting. Ideal candidates have at least 4 years' relevant experience (audit a plus), ACCA/MICPA/ASCPA or equivalent, and strong IFRS knowledge.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant working experience (audit is a plus).
• Qualified Accountant (ACCA/MICPA/ASCPA or equivalent).
• Strong IFRS knowledge and reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/review journal entries and month-end closing schedules.
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are complete and compliant.
• Manage fixed assets and inventory movements; support audits.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting and IFRS reporting.

Skills

Mandarin language (advantage)

IFRS accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis

Excel & Google Sheets

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Audit experience

Education

ACCA/MICPA/ASCPA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

IFRS reporting tools

Job description

We are looking for a motivated, dynamic Senior Finance Executive (GL & Reporting) to join our team. Your role would be reporting to the Finance Reporting Manager.

In this role you will be responsible for:

I. RESPONSIBILITIES / PURPOSES OF THE JOB

• To prepare journal entries based on the supporting documents provided by the local finance team as well as assessing the need to accrue/reverse accruals in relevance to business understandings through General Ledger review.
• To prepare and review the month end closing schedules (i.e. balance sheet reconciliations) with the reporting manager as well as the local finance team.
• To ensure that all the balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries are properly supported and in accordance with the SSC standard practice and accounting standards.
• To take charge of capturing the fixed assets and inventory movements as well as preparing the month end reconciliations.
• To assist in the monitoring of the overall month end closing activities and period closing.
• To provide support to the local finance team during month end closing/when queries arise.
• To assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts (reporting pack), half year and year end form packs according to the timetables issued by the Group finance on a consistent and accurate basis.
• To assist in project managing the external, internal and other local statutory audits/reporting requirements to ensure compliance with the stipulated timelines and requirements.

II. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To support the coordination for completion of timely and robust forecasts to facilitate the decision-making process and to ensure that reasons for changes are documented, communicated and fully understood, including implications for the balance sheet and cash flow amongst the finance team (at the minimum).
• To maintain adequate systems of internal control to ensure completeness and accuracy of the business’s books and records and to safeguard its assets.
• To ensure that the financial information issued by the business is consistent with the underlying accounting records, adjusted to comply with Group policies and any applicable International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Preparation of manual journal entries at month end with appropriate and complete supporting documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of audit schedules and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Any other ad-hoc tasks as required by the management team.

III. JOB BOUNDARIES AND DECISION-MAKING

• As directed by the Financial Controller/Financial Reporting Manager.

• Key decision-making process

• Support the preparation of the budget and forecasts

• Adhere to guidelines/procedures set by Group Financial Accounting

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Minimum 4 years of relevant working experience (preferably minimum 2 years in audit)

• Able to speak and read Mandarin will be an added advantage

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA/MICPA/ASCPA) or equivalent

• Strong IFRS accounting knowledge and experience

• Practical experience in budgeting, accounting and forecasting in a large, devolved organisation, preferably within the MNC environment

• Fluent in the financial management of programs and projects

• Familiarity with:

• Financial appraisal

• Financial modelling

• Excellent spreadsheet and word skills (Microsoft Office and Google).

• Excellent ability to interpret and report financial information.

• Excellent ability to learn and use new financial accounting systems

Highly Desirable:

• Fluent ability to work across different levels within the organisation
• Able to prioritise ad hoc requests appropriate to the seniority of request and expectations of management
• Proven quantitative and analytical skills
• Self starter – able to work on own initiative and cope within a fast moving environment
• Collaboration – builds relationships and shares knowledge with colleagues, internal and external customers, suppliers and partners for the benefit of the Company
• Communication and influence – communicates clearly with a wide variety of people both formally and informally. Convinces others of their own point of view and listens actively to others.
• Diversity and respect for others – lives the values of diversity at the Company and demonstrates a self awareness of the impact of own actions on others
• Performance, Drive and Results Delivery – demonstrates drive and determination to achieve the Company’s objectives and to deliver results
• Stakeholder focus – focuses efforts on meeting and exceeding diverse customer requirements (both internally and externally)
• Understands stakeholder needs and reactive on stakeholder feedbacks

Rewards and Benefits

• Attractive base salary
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans for Surgical & Hospitalization, Term Life and Personal Accident
• Out-patient & Specialist Coverage
• Dental & Optical Coverage
• Additional Retirement benefits
• Staff Purchase Plans

You will be welcomed into a friendly, robust and competitive team that are highly motivated and focused on achieving goals and results. You will be given full product training, with hands on assistance from the Finance Team.

Equal Opportunities

Rentokil Initial believes in supporting all employees to provide equal opportunities and avoid discrimination. We also place emphasis on workplace diversity which means that we are serious about creating an inclusive environment that accepts each individual’s differences, embraces their strengths and provides opportunities for all colleagues to achieve their full potential.’

Address:

Rentokil Initial (M) Sdn. Bhd.,

Unit 8-1, Level 8, Tower 8, UOA Business Park,

No. 1, Jalan Pengaturcara U1/51A, Seksyen U1, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan

(Connected to Subang LRT station)