Senior Account Executive

Job Summary

The Senior Account Executive is responsible for managing the Company's day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring accurate financial reporting in compliance with applicable accounting standards and statutory requirements. This role plays a key part in maintaining financial integrity, supporting business operations, assisting with budgeting and audits, and ensuring timely completion of month-end and year-end financial activities.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting

• Manage the full set of accounts, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Fixed Assets.

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports.

• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities within the stipulated timeline.

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and account adjustments.

• Ensure all accounting records are complete, accurate, and properly maintained.

Financial Accounting

• Verify supplier invoices and supporting documents.

• Process supplier payments accurately and on time.

• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.

• Maintain proper filing and documentation of payment records.

Accounts Receivable

• Issue customer invoices and credit notes.

• Monitor customer collections and outstanding balances.

• Follow up on overdue payments.

• Perform customer account reconciliations.

Bank & Cash Management

• Prepare bank reconciliations on a regular basis.

• Monitor daily cash flow and bank balances.

• Record and reconcile all banking transactions.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.

• Assist in preparing annual budgets and financial forecasts.

• Analyse financial performance and identify variances.

• Provide financial information to management for decision-making.

Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Prepare and submit SST-related documentation where applicable.

• Assist in corporate tax computation and tax schedules.

• Liaise with external tax agents and auditors.

• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.

Audit

• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documents.

• Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits.

• Resolve audit queries promptly.

Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and procedures.

• Review accounting processes and recommend improvements.

• Maintain confidentiality of financial information.

• Support implementation of financial controls to safeguard company assets.

System & Process Improvement

• Maintain accounting records within the accounting system.

• Assist in system implementation, upgrades, and process automation.

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy.

Team Support

• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior accounting staff.

• Review work prepared by junior team members where required.

• Assist the Finance Manager in departmental projects and initiatives.

Other Duties

• Support management with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting.

• Perform any other duties assigned by Management from time to time.

Job Specification

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. Professional qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent) are an added advantage.

• Experience: Minimum 4–6 years of relevant accounting experience.

• Experience handling a full set of accounts, audit, taxation, and financial reporting is preferred.

• Experience supervising junior staff is an advantage.

• Strong knowledge of Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS).

• Good understanding of taxation and statutory compliance.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

• Experience using accounting software such as AutoCount, SQL Account, SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• High level of integrity and professionalism.

• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.