Finance Executive

Job overview

This role supports the Finance function through the management of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Fixed Asset processes, ensuring accurate financial records and adherence to company policies. Key responsibilities include monitoring customer collections, processing supplier invoices and employee expense claims, preparing account reconciliations, and assisting with monthly and year‑end closing activities. The role also contributes to maintaining robust internal controls, supporting credit control efforts, and ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, tax filings, and intercompany transactions.

Job Description and Requirements

Accounts Receivable Management

• Manage and reconcile accounts receivable for both local and overseas customers.
• Monitor aging reports, follow up on overdue balances, and issue Statements of Account and reminder letters in line with credit control policies.
• Ensure accurate recording of receipts and perform timely bank reconciliations for AR‑related transactions.
• Support credit control initiatives and participate in annual credit reviews.

Accounts Payable Processing

• Validate staff claims and process supplier invoices in accordance with company policies.
• Perform three‑way matching for supplier invoices and prepare scheduled payments (up to three payment runs per month).
• Manage and reconcile payables for local and overseas suppliers, including preparation of monthly AP aging reports.

Month‑End Closing & Financial Reporting

• Support month‑end closing activities, including posting accounting journals.
• Prepare monthly AR schedules, financial reports, BOM analysis, and cashflow forecasts.
• Maintain proper documentation and reconciliations to support reliable financial reporting

Tax & Compliance

• Assist in the preparation of quarterly GST returns and withholding tax submissions for manager approval.
• Ensure financial activities comply with internal controls, company policies, and statutory requirements.

Fixed Asset Management

• Manage the full lifecycle of fixed assets, including creation, capitalization, depreciation, transfers, tagging, and disposal.
• Conduct annual fixed‑asset verification (Q2) and maintain accurate asset records.

Audit & Operational Support

• Support annual statutory audits and year‑end stock counts.

• Respond to finance‑related queries from internal stakeholders and provide operational support where needed.

Teamwork & Administrative Duties

• Provide backup support to team members to ensure continuity of finance operations.
• Perform general administrative tasks and any other duties assigned by management.

Job Requirements

• Diploma in Accountancy or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting functions, with hands-on experience in SAP FICO, particularly FI modules covering AR, AP, Assets, and GL; CO module experience is an advantage.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications—Word, PowerPoint, and especially Excel (including pivot tables and various formulas).
• Solid accounting knowledge with understanding of IFRS and familiarity with common automation tools or processes in accounting functions.
• Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented with a strong “can‑do” attitude.
• Strong communication and follow-up skills when working with colleagues, suppliers, and customers.
• Meticulous, compliance-focused, well-organized, and able to plan and execute tasks independently with minimal supervision.
• A collaborative team player who works effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

$$ We are an equal opportunity employer! We promote diversity in all its forms and create an inclusive work environment, free from prejudice, discrimination and harassment, in which all employees feel a sense of belonging. We warmly welcome all applications regardless of gender, age, race or ethnic origin, social and cultural background, religion, disability and sexual orientation. 

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