Accounts Executive

Accounts Executive

Demeanour, Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required

The ideal candidate's demeanour and approach to life and work should be as follows:

a) Biscuit-loving, fun-loving, optimistic, innovative, energetic, aspirational, tech-savvy, and eager to learn with a hearty zest for life, specifically humble, open, fearless and yet possessing a little edge to think and go out of the box.

b) A good listener, trustworthy, reliable, honest, accountable, collegial, well-groomed and professional.

c) Proactive, resourceful, detail oriented, well-organized, self-directed, and able to thrive in high-pressure situations.

d) Appreciative and respectful of diverse cultures, abilities, genders, and different worldly belief systems.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

1. Maintaining, reviewing, verifying and issuing credit notes as requested by branch; and ensuring they provide sufficient information.
2. Preparing and reviewing accounts receivable aging report with respective branch.
3. Highlighting the risk of doubtful debts, non-payment, customers with delayed payment.
4. Ensuring temporary receipt submitted by respective branch is complete without errors.
5. Ensuring the posting to the account receivable module is accurate and timely.
6. Reviewing the data entry in the cash book module and monthly bank reconciliation for all accounts.
7. Verifying the bank statements and resolving the problems found or questions raised.
8. Maintaining and ensuring the integrity of cash balances and cash flow systems.
9. Coordinating the year-end audit, planning the schedules and preparing documents for external auditors.
10. Assisting to liaise with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out.
11. Maintaining and filing documents.
12. Assisting in the financial month-end or year-end closing activities.
13. Assisting to visit branches and in audit activities like stock count.
14. Undertaking any and all other duties and responsibilities as so instructed by the superior and/or Company.

Qualifications and Skills Required

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• Possess at least a Degree in Accounting or equivalent professional qualifications (e.g. ACCA/CPA), preferably with at least 2 years related working experience and member of MIA.
• Preference will be given to those with a good financial understanding, the ability to handle full set of accounts and knowledge of corporate tax.
• Knowledge of SYSPRO system is an added advantage.
• Have a flare for numbers, good problem-solving, analytical and numerical abilities are crucial.
• Keep abreast of changes in regulation and legislation of government and industry development.
• Growth mindset, able to learn and adapt quickly.
• Firm but courteous, ethical and with integrity.
• Able to work well with people, aggressively anticipate impacts of workload/issues to team deadlines and have a very positive work attitude including willing to work some longer hours during peak periods.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and also as a team player where frequent collaboration across functional teams is necessary.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are essential, and able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees in the organization.
• Computer literate, proficient with Microsoft Office, other relevant software and applications.
• Primarily in an office environment and based in Alor Gajah, Melaka.
• Expected to travel when needed to the branches.