Senior Account Executive

The position will perform daily accounting operations and functions including AP/AR, invoicing, system booking, employee reimbursements, general ledger, cash book, inventory, month-end closing, internal and external audit, and tax-related matters. The role also involves providing support to the Finance HOD on ad-hoc tasks as required. Primary Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Be responsible for AP/AR journal entries booking timely and accurately, accounts reconciliation monthly, and resolve the variance between general ledger and sub-ledger.
• Maintain Accounts Receivable aging at current terms through pro-active collection activities for all accounts in assigned portfolio. Record outcomes of customer collection outreaches with relevant details following the process defined by management.
• Manage AR billing background job, prepayment blocks, credit holds, and the proforma invoice process related to those customers with prepayment terms.
• Perform credit reviews and due diligence on new customers to determine if they qualify for payment terms when on-boarding the customer.
• Support monthly LMW report submission and yearly company tax preparation.
• Review employee expense claims to ensure all expense claims have been substantiated by supporting documents and approved according to TE policy/procedure. Communicate with employees if any issues.
• Maintain new vendor set up, handle all vendor correspondence, and perform cash payment preparation.
• Timely and thorough follow up on all invoice discrepancies, and differences between invoiced and received transactions.
• Ensure the timely and accurate input of vendor invoices in the ERP system, ensuring appropriate 3-way match documentation and/or approvals are obtained prior to data entry.
• Ensure timely and accurate transactions for monthly closing.
• Preparation for the roll-out of e-Invoicing implementation & handling of e-invoice submission.
• Liaise with bankers, auditors, tax agents, and company secretary on related issues.
• Ensure tasks are carried out in compliance with operation standards, company policies, and statutory requirements.
• Be responsible for retaining and storing transactional document support and provide on request as a part of the internal and external audit.
• Other tasks assigned by supervisor.
• Undertake special assignments, ad-hoc functions, and related duties when necessary.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accountancy or related field.

• At least 3 years working in a similar capacity for a multinational business; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Background in manufacturing and business-to-business marketing preferred.

• Self-motivated and able to work independently under minimum supervision.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Required languages: English, Bahasa Malaysia.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, and high-volume environment.
• Good knowledge of accounting standards (US GAAP), tax regulation, and legal requirements.
• Knowledge of Accounting software (SAP) will be an added advantage.