Senior Account Executive

About this role

The Senior Account Executive is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting, and compliance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS). This role supports month-end and year-end closing, oversees accounts payable and receivable functions, performs reconciliations, and assists in audit, consolidation, and financial analysis activities. **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES** **1. Bookkeeping & Data Entry** - Record daily transactions including sales, purchases, payments, and receipts - Update and maintain general ledger accounts accurately and promptly - Ensure all financial data is accurately entered into the accounting system **2. Accounts Payable (AP)** - Review and process vendor invoices with proper authorization and supporting documents. - Prepare payment vouchers and ensure timely payments to vendors - Liaise with vendors on payment matters and resolve invoice discrepancies - Perform monthly reconciliation of supplier statements and AP ledgers **3. Accounts Receivable (AR)** - Generate and issue invoices to customers based on sales records - Track outstanding balances and follow up with customers on overdue payments - Maintain accurate customer ledger accounts and resolve payment issues - Reconcile AR sub-ledger with general ledger on a periodic basis **4. Bank Reconciliation** - Perform monthly bank reconciliations to match internal records with bank statements - Investigate and resolve any discrepancies between bank and book balances **5. Monthly & Quarterly Closing** - Prepare monthly journal entries including depreciation, accruals, and provisions - Maintain and update fixed asset register with acquisition and disposal records - Assist in month-end closing activities to ensure timely financial reporting **6. Financial Reporting** - Prepare and analyze monthly Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statements - Provide financial reports and variance analysis to management for decision-making - Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes when required - Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and yearly preparation of group consolidation, including consolidated financial statements, management reports, and relevant working schedules required for statutory submissions **7. Audit & Compliance** - Support internal and external auditors by providing required documentation and listing - Ensure compliance with Malaysian accounting standards (MFRS) - Develop and uphold effective internal control procedures within financial operations **8. Administrative & Ad-Hoc Duties** - Maintain proper filing and documentation of accounting records - Assist with other ad-hoc tasks and finance-related projects as required by management **JOB REQUIREMENTS** * Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. * Minimum 5 years of working experience. * Familiarity with accounting systems such as SQL. * Sound and comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles, guidelines, and statutory requirements. * High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines. * Ability to work independently and handle confidential information with integrity. * Highly meticulous, with strong organizational and follow-through/monitoring skills. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, for reporting and analysis. * Excellent communication skills and the ability to be a collaborative team player.