SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

JOB TASK - SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

1. FULL SET OF ACCOUNTS MANAGEMENT
-Handle day-to-day financial operations, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and General Ledger (GL).
-Perform timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing procedures.
-Prepare and maintain financial statements, including the Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement.
-Manage fixed asset register, prepayments, and accrual schedules.
-Perform monthly bank and intercompany reconciliations.

2. ANALYSIS & BUDGETING
-Perform monthly variance analysis of actual results against budget and forecast, providing written commentary on key drivers.
-Analyze financial trends, gross profit margins, and operating expenses.
-Assist the Account Manager in the annual budgeting and forecasting exercises by compiling and analyzing data.

3. BANKING AND PAYMENT TRANSACTIONS
-Prepare and execute payment transactions via online corporate banking portals, including payments to suppliers, staff claims, and statutory bodies.
-Monitor daily bank balances and perform bank statement reconciliations.
-Serve as a liaison with the bank for operational matters.
-Ensure all payment documentation is complete, properly approved, and filed systematically.

4. TAX & STATUTORY COMPLIANCE
-Prepare and submit SST returns in a timely manner.
-Liaise with external parties, including auditors, tax agents, and company secretaries, to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements (MFRS, Companies Act).
-Prepare audit schedules and provide necessary documentation for the annual audit process.

5. SUPERVISION & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
-Supervise, guide, and review the work of junior staff (e.g., Account Assistants/Executives).
-Approve payment vouchers and journal entries prepared by the junior team.
-Continuously review accounting processes and internal controls to identify areas for improvement.
-Recommend and implement more efficient procedures to shorten the month-end closing timeline.
-Assist in the documentation of accounting policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

QUALIFICATION & REQUIREMENTS
-Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related professional qualification (e.g., LCCI, ACCA part-qualified).
Minimum of 3-5 years of proven experience in handling a full set of accounts. Experience in audit firm is an -added advantage.
-Proficient in accounting software AutoCount and Microsoft Excel.
-Familiar with online corporate banking platforms and payment procedures.
-Strong knowledge of Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) and local tax and labour regulations.
-High level of integrity, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information.
-Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
-Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines.
-Required language(s): Mandarin, English, Bahasa Malaysia. Able to communicate in Mandarin with Chinese clients.