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Job Description

Senior Accounts Executive

Maternity Cover – 9-Month Contract

Location: KL Eco City, Kuala Lumpur (Accessible via LRT Kelana Jaya Line or KTM Seremban at Abdullah Hukum Station)

Employment Type: 9-Month Contract

Expected Start Date: Mid-September 2026

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Contract Senior Accounts Executive to support our Finance Shared Services team during a maternity cover period.

The role will be responsible for managing full-set accounting activities, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and General Ledger functions, for multiple regional entities. The successful candidate will support month-end closing, audit preparation, financial reporting and day-to-day accounting operations.

This is a 9-month contract role based in our Kuala Lumpur office. The candidate will undergo knowledge transfer before independently supporting the assigned portfolio during the coverage period.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage full-set accounting activities for assigned regional entities, including AR, AP and GL functions.
  • Perform month-end closing activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and intercompany transactions.
  • Prepare and review balance sheet schedules and supporting documentation.
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
  • Support statutory audit preparation, including audit schedules, documentation and auditor queries.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders across Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan and China teams where required.
  • Work closely with Finance Shared Services team members to ensure smooth handover, knowledge transfer and operational continuity.
  • Monitor outstanding items and follow up on action points related to closing, reporting and audit matters.
  • Support process documentation and ensure proper filing of accounting records.
  • Assist with ad hoc finance tasks and reporting requirements as assigned.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
  • Hands-on experience in full-set accounts is required.
  • Strong understanding of AR, AP, GL and month-end closing processes.
  • Experience supporting multiple entities or regional finance operations will be an added advantage.
  • Ability to coordinate effectively with regional stakeholders, including teams based in Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan and China.
  • Good command of English, with Mandarin communication ability considered an advantage due to regional stakeholder coordination.
  • SAP experience is preferred.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong attention to detail, sense of ownership and ability to work independently.

Preferred Experience

  • Prior experience in shared services, regional finance, outsourcing, technology or multinational company environment.
  • Experience supporting Hong Kong or Taiwan entities.
  • Exposure to statutory audit coordination and audit schedules.
  • Ability to manage time-sensitive month-end closing deadlines.

Contract Timeline

The role is expected to commence in mid-September 2026 to allow sufficient time for knowledge transfer and at least one supervised month-end closing cycle.

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