SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

About the role

HLH Building & Construction is looking for an experienced Senior Account Executive to strengthen our Finance & Accounts team. We are looking for someone who is hands-on, organised and able to manage day-to-day accounts while providing management with timely and accurate financial information. Experience in the construction, interior fit-out or contracting industry will be an advantage.

Key responsibilities

• Handle full set of accounts and day-to-day accounting operations
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Monitor customer collections and outstanding receivables
• Prepare supplier and subcontractor payments
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate accounting records
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Monitor company and project cash flow
• Maintain project-related income and expenditure records
• Coordinate closely with the Commercial/QS team on progress claims, customer certifications, retention, variation claims, subcontractor claims and project cost information
• Prepare ageing reports and actively follow up overdue accounts

About you

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience
• Experience handling full set of accounts preferred
• Construction, contracting or interior fit-out experience will be an advantage
• Familiar with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Xero will be an advantage
• Good understanding of AP, AR, bank reconciliation and month-end closing
• Able to work independently and meet reporting deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
• Good communication and coordination skills

About us

HLH Building & Construction is expanding its project operations across Malaysia. As the company grows, we are strengthening our Finance & Accounts function to provide better financial reporting, cash-flow management and management control. This position offers opportunities to take on greater responsibility as the Finance team develops.