Senior Finance Executive

Agensi Pekerjaan GMRecruitment Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a finance executive to manage end-to-end finance and tax matters. The role involves ensuring compliance with Malaysian standards and working closely with external auditors. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in finance and tax, strong knowledge of tax regulations, and fluency in Bahasa Malaysia, English, and Mandarin. The position requires proficiency in SAP and familiarity with retail and distribution sectors.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Malaysia tax regulations.
• Experience handling Malaysia e-Invoicing.
• Familiar with Singapore/Hong Kong reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage finance and tax compliance in Malaysia.
• Prepare local financial statements and ensure MFRS compliance.
• Coordinate with Group Finance to resolve reconciliation issues.

Skills

3 years experience in finance and tax

Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia

Fluent in English

Fluent in Mandarin

Proficient in SAP

Knowledge of Malaysia financial reporting standards

Tools

SAP

POS systems

Job description

Standalone role responsible for end-to-end finance and tax matters for Malaysia, with support for financial review of Hong Kong and Singapore entities. The role works closely with Finance and external auditors/tax advisors to ensure accurate reporting and regulatory compliance in a retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Malaysia finance and tax matters, including compliance, annual filings, tax updates, and liaison with external advisors.
• Maintain accurate accounting records in compliance with MFRS, including reviewing entries prepared by Group Finance and preparing local financial statements.
• Coordinate with Group Finance Shared Services (GL, AP, AR), resolve reconciliation issues, and support audit activities.
• Monitor Malaysia regulatory changes (e.g. e-Invoicing) and support implementation.
• Review financial accounts for Hong Kong and Singapore and flag abnormalities when identified.
• Provide ad hoc finance support to the Malaysia office.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in finance and tax, preferably in retail & distribution.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysia financial reporting standards and tax regulations.
• Proficient in SAP and familiar with POS systems.
• Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia, English, and Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.
• Familiar with or willing to learn Singapore/Hong Kong reporting standards.
• Experience in handling Malaysia e-Invoicing.
• Must be able to work in KLCC area.

Unlock job insights

Your application will include the following questions:

• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How would you rate your Mandarin language skills?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Finance Executive?
• How many years of taxation experience do you have?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, MY