Job Description
Account Executive
Role Profile
Purpose of Role
To assist the Finance Manager in all aspects of financial reporting and compliance conforming to the local statutory requirements and Group Policy.
About Tenby Tropicana Aman
Tenby Tropicana Aman follows the international school curriculum comprising IGCSE and A-Levels, starting at the kindergarten level, and also offers the Malaysian National Curriculum [delete or edit where necessary]. With over [insert number of students] students, we have gained a reputation for excellence and high standards in education.
We champion a transformative approach to learning that goes beyond the classroom. By igniting our students curiosity and growing their self-confidence, we empower them to become the next generation of changemakers.
Tenby Tropicana is part of ISP Malaysia, one of the leading education groups in Malaysia that operates Tenby Schools, Asia Pacific Schools and Straits International Schools. The nine school campuses are strategically located in the developed areas of Klang Valley in Selangor, Perak, Penang and Johor.
ISP Malaysia is part of ISP, a global community of over 100 international schools across more than 20 countries.
Key Benefits
- A culture of engagement and trust, where staff contributions are recognised and valued.
- A passionate and motivated team of professionals who put children at the heart of decision-making.
- An embedded commitment to professional development and employee well-being.
- Access to expertise, best practice sharing and learning opportunities across countries and cultures.
- Competitive remuneration.
- School fee discount for children of employees.
- Medical outpatient and insurance benefits.
ISP Principles
- Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.
- Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.
- Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
- Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.
- Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.
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Account Executive Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and ensure the timely submission of month end closing for the school's full set of accounts in accordance with IFRS and local GAAP.
- Responsible for the timely and accurate postings of all journal entries to the General Ledger and sub-ledger accounts, reconciliation of the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable accounts and the petty cash account.
- To ensure accruals and provisions are accurately accounted for in accordance with Group Policy.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations and assist the Finance Manager in the preparation of monthly cashflow statement in the pro-forma standard stipulated by Group Finance.
- Maintain accuracy of the Trial Balance and ensure data sanity in the financial information.
- Generating financial information in a timely manner to the Finance Manager to review and analyse Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet statements, including but not limited to deferred income account, accruals, provisions, reconciliations, revenue recognition, discretionary spending and capital expenditure.
- Prepare and submit timely financial information to the Finance Manager to aid in the preparation of the school flash reports.
- To assist the Finance Manager in the yearly budgeting cycle and quarterly forecasting cycles.
- To assist the Finance Manager on all required statutory provisions in the yearly external audit and tax filing requirements.
- To ensure all documentation is properly filed and accessible upon request.
- To ensure accuracy and completeness of the school Fixed Asset register.
- To perform any other tasks and duties as assigned.
- Stakeholders:
- Internal: Campus Principals, School Finance Manager, HR team, School Marketing & Admissions team, School Facilities, Procurement and Operations team.
- External: Statutory Auditors, Tax Agents, Company Secretary and Local Regulators (MOE, CCM etc)
Line management
- Direct Reporting to the School Finance Manager
Qualifications And Experience
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or any other relevant fields.
- Candidate should possess at least a Bachelor's Degree or a Professional Degree in Accountancy
- Required language(s): English Language (with strong communication & language skills)
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills and highly engaging.
- Confident, organised, highly motivated and has the passion and drive in the schools operations.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism and maintain confidentiality.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and prior working knowledge of Netsuite is desirable.
Experience And Skills
- At least 3-5 year(s) of relevant working experience in financial accounting is required.
ISP Core Competencies
You consistently demonstrate and role-model the ISP Core Competencies in all that you do.
Cognitive
- Curious and agile
- Learns by questioning, exploring and investigating.
- Self-motivated; develops goals, monitors progress and adapts plans as necessary.
- Comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity; stays engaged and curious and effectively balances patience and action.
- Open-minded; willing to try and test ideas.
- Challenges traditional methods and ways of thinking and encourages new perspectives.
- Creative problem-solver
- Tackles challenges in an organised and systematic way and finds solutions.
- Resourceful and imaginative; sees problems as opportunities to explore alternatives and possibilities.
- Uses logic to break complex problems down into manageable components.
- Interprets and evaluates data and evidence to classify information and recognise patterns and relationships.
- Leverages data and information as critical components in decision-making.
Interpersonal
- Empathetic and emotionally intelligent
- Excels at teamwork and building positive relationships.
- Motivates and encourages others by sharing positive feedback and recognising and celebrating their contributions.
- Understands and respects others views, beliefs and feelings, building trust and rapport.
- Self-reflects to understand how their actions and behaviour affect others.
- Manages and self-regulates their emotions.
- Collaborative and communicative
- Communicates openly, honestly and professionally.
- Actively listens and encourages contributions; values others inputs and ideas.
- Adapts their style, tone and approach according to others needs.
- Shares relevant knowledge, ideas and information with others.
- Handles conflict and disagreements constructively, facilitating dialogue, understanding and resolution.
Self-Leadership
- Amazing Learner
- Manages their own personal development, focusing on continuous learning and getting better.
- Humble, self-aware and open about their own areas for growth.
- Seeks out, welcomes and acts on feedback.
- Understands the internal and external factors affecting their learning and takes ownership for mitigating these.
- An agile learner who makes connections between experiences and is able to unlearn when new solutions are required.
- Resilient
- Practices self-care and encourages others to do the same.
- Organises themselves and their time and resources well to effectively manage challenges and stressors.
- Understands their own emotions and triggers and follows healthy habits to help manage stress.
- Uses inner strength when times are challenging or when working outside of their comfort zone.
- Recovers positively from setbacks, using them as an opportunity to learn and grow.
Digital
- Technologically literate
- Uses technology in an ethical way, following cybersecurity and data protection best practice.
- Communicates clearly and respectfully across digital and virtual channels.
- Possesses strong functional skills, using technology effectively to support them in their role.
- Understands different digital tools and systems, selecting and using the appropriate solution for specific purposes.
- Keeps up with change, adapting to and embracing new technologies.
Global
- Values driven
- Role models the ISP Principles.
- Understands their responsibilities and the impact and influence they have.
- Demonstrates a multi-cultural mindset and respects the different values, behaviours, attitudes, and practices across cultures.
- Prioritises well-being, inclusion and belonging and is caring, considerate and supportive of others.
- Considers the environmental and social impact of their actions and finds ways to minimise these.
ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles
ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All postholders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years of employment history.
ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.
ISP Principles
Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding
and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.
Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.
Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.
Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.
ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles
ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.
ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.
