Account Executive-Jobs in Malaysia

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Executive / Senior Accounts Executive to join our finance team. This role involves managing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and supporting month-end closing activities. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, excellent organizational abilities, and a collaborative mindset.

Handle full sets of accounts, including AP, AR, and GL functions

Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules

Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes

Support preparation of financial statements and management reports

Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and local regulations

Liaise with external auditors and tax agents during audits and filings as required

Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency

Support implementation of system enhancements and automation initiatives.

Diploma or Degree in Accounting.

Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting experience; experience in handling full sets of accounts preferred.

Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.

Organized, meticulous, and a good team player.

Auditing experience with Big Four or mid-tier firms is an advantage.

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Provide overall financial accounting support to Finance Manager.

Ensure completeness and accuracy of receipts, payments, journal vouchers, accounting entries, costing etc.

Ensure a proper valuation of product costing & inventory.

Assist in setting up and maintaining internal control systems, financial policies & procedures.

Responsible for the preparation of monthly management accounts and periodic financial statements in compliance with statutory requirements, accounting standards & corporate guidelines.

Assist the Finance Manager in preparing annual budgets, planning cash flow, forecasting and analyzing expenses.

Plan, review and develop reports to meet management needs.

Liaise with auditors, bankers, company secretaries, lawyers, tax agents, government authorities to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

Proper maintenance of tax records.

Debtors collection and review of new customer credit application.

Cash flow planning for optimum usage of available funds and banking facilities.

Supervise and train a team of accounting staff.

Any duties assigned by the management from time to time.

Approve inventory adjustments.

Approve sales order/delivery order for customers that exceed credit limit.

Review and approve invoice/DN/CN issuance.

Release payments authorized by management.

Approve petty cash purchases (Monthly limit – RM 1500)

Approve subordinates leave application and OT

Approve payment vouchers, journal entry, issuance of management report.

Initiate & review ISO related documents.

A minimum of five years of experience in handling full set account, financial accounting and financial management.

Preferably an Accredited Accountant.

Demonstrated ability to work in a proactively diverse and inclusive organization.

Excellent, proven interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.

Effective problem - solving and mediation skills.

Demonstrated ability to share skills and knowledge with others.

Proficiency with office computer equipment and software.

Proven ability to cope with conflict, stress and crisis situations.

Responsible for full set of accounts.

Ensure payments are completed accurately and timely manner.

Review report and vendor reconciliation and act on overdue open items.

Responsible for ensuring KPIs for Account receivables and payables are met, which includes timely processing and payment of invoices.

Develop action plans to help the team to achieve KPI.

Verify and review suppliers' payments, staff commission claim and trade application.

Establish and implement effective Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Internal Control Procedures to improve Finance and Reporting Systems.

Timely Inland Revenue Board (IRB) tax returns submission and compliance at all times.

Responsible for Tax Planning & Compliance.

Attend and liaise with Internal and External Auditors, Tax Agent, Legal, Bankers and etc.

Lead, coach and manage team of finance effectively.

Perform other ad hoc assignment and task as and when requested by management.

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AG Staffing is uniquely differentiated in the industry as a staffing provider with accounting background. We are part of AG Group, a fast-growing accounting and business group that supports companies and organizations in Malaysia and Singapore. Businesses of all sizes can tap into our staffing and recruitment services to resolve situations ranging from a sudden increase in workload, temporary replacement and unplanned resignation to executive search for permanent middle to senior management positions.

Due to the close connection accounting & finance have with other job functions such as management, human resources, administration, IT, sales and marketing, we had gradually expanded to staffing and recruitment in these areas in line with our direction to expand along related business services.

We cater to the staffing needs of a wide-ranging clientele that includes private, public-listed and multi-national companies and organizations in different industries and sectors.

AG Staffing aspires to be a leading staffing and recruitment services provider that connects employers with candidates through our part-time, temporary, contract and permanent placement services in Malaysia and Singapore.