Senior Accounts Executive

About Our Client

Our client is a premier, publicly-listed manufacturing powerhouse and the largest integrated producer within their industrial sector in Southeast Asia. With a global presence spanning Malaysia and China, they have built a legacy of excellence and innovation that serves international markets for over three decades.

Job Summary

We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Senior Accounts Executive to take ownership of the complete accounting cycle. This role is critical in ensuring financial accuracy, managing month-end closures, and maintaining compliance for a high-volume manufacturing operation. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Manage and oversee the complete full set of accounts, ensuring all financial records are accurate and up to date.
  

• Reporting: Prepare comprehensive monthly financial statements and detailed management reports for leadership review.
  

• Month-End Closing: Execute all journal entries and month-end closing processes, ensuring appropriate and complete supporting documentation is maintained.
  

• Verification & Control: Rigorously verify invoices, payment vouchers, and claims to maintain strict internal financial controls.
  

• Budgeting Support: Assist in the annual budget preparation process and provide data-driven insights for variance analysis.
  

• Compliance: Ensure all accounting practices strictly adhere to the latest accounting standards (MFRS/IFRS) and local tax regulations.
  

• Audit Coordination: Prepare all necessary schedules and documentation for external audits and serve as the primary liaison for auditors.
  

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA) are a plus.
  

• Experience: Minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably within a large-scale manufacturing or PLC environment.
  

• Language Skills: Proficiency in written and spoken English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin. (Mandarin proficiency is essential to effectively communicate and coordinate with Mandarin-speaking clients and stakeholders).
  

• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel) and experience with ERP or established accounting systems.
  

• Soft Skills: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and the capability to meet tight reporting deadlines.
  

• Logistics: Comfortable working in an onsite office setting.