PSA is currently seeking Finance Executives to join our Kuala Lumpur office to support our growing regional business. Successful candidates will be assigned to either:
- Group Finance, supporting accounting, invoicing, collections, banking, statutory compliance and administrative matters across the Group; or
- Malaysia & China Finance, responsible for maintaining the full set of accounts, payroll, statutory compliance and financial reporting for the Malaysia and China entities.
This role offers exposure to regional and international finance operations, working closely with internal stakeholders, external service providers and overseas entities.
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Maintain full sets of accounts (AR, AP and GL) for assigned entities.
- Prepare journal entries, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, monthly management accounts and annual financial reports.
- Generate Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and supporting reconciliation schedules.
- Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities.
2. Group & Intercompany Accounting
- Record and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances.
- Prepare intercompany billings, settlements and reconciliations.
- Coordinate finance matters across Malaysia, Philippines, China, Hong Kong, UAE and the United States.
- Support accounting and reporting for overseas group entities as assigned.
3. Payroll Administration
- Ensure accurate calculation of salaries, allowances, benefits, deductions, and reimbursements.
- Administer payroll-related statutory contributions, tax filings, and regulatory submissions in accordance with applicable local requirements.
- Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with relevant employment laws and company policies.
- Coordinate with external payroll service providers where applicable.
4. Banking & Cash Management
- Process payments, fund transfers, and collections.
- Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash balances.
- Support foreign currency and cross-border transactions.
- Manage online banking platforms and banking administration.
5. Tax, Statutory & Corporate Compliance
- Coordinate tax filings and statutory submissions.
- Liaise with auditors, tax agents, company secretaries, payroll providers and regulatory authorities.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations and company policies.
- Coordinate statutory filings, business license renewals and corporate compliance matters for Group entities where applicable.
6. Fixed Asset Management
- Maintain fixed asset registers.
- Prepare depreciation schedules.
- Record asset additions, disposals and write-offs.
7. Financial Planning, Analysis & Budgeting
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
- Support management reporting by preparing financial analysis, variance analysis, and performance reports.
- Assist in analysing financial data and key business metrics to support management decision-making.
- Prepare ad hoc financial reports, dashboards, and analytical schedules as required.
- Support business planning, cost analysis, and process improvement initiatives.
8. Administration & Corporate Support
- Coordinate corporate administrative matters for Group companies.
- Support company secretarial matters and statutory documentation.
- Maintain finance and corporate records.
- Assist with insurance renewals, licenses and regulatory documentation where required.
9. Ad Hoc & Cross-Border Support
- Support finance operations across Malaysia, Philippines, China, Hong Kong, UAE and the United States.
- Participate in finance process improvements and system implementations.
- Assist in special projects and business expansion initiatives.
- Perform other finance and administrative duties as assigned.
Required skills and qualifications:
- Diploma or undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting experience (5 years for diploma holder), preferably with exposure to a full set of accounts.
- Professional communication skills in English. Ability to read, understand, and communicate in Mandarin (Chinese business documents and correspondence) is a strong advantage.
- Experience in statutory compliance is essential; payroll experience is a plus.
- Knowledge of IFRS, accounting standards, payroll administration, and statutory compliance. Experience supporting multi-country payroll and overseas entities, particularly the US and China, is an advantage.
- Experience with group accounting, intercompany transactions or regional finance operations is an advantage.
- Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Experience in liaising with auditors, tax agents, company secretaries, banks and government authorities.
