Ariff Communications is a PR and Social Media agency based in WP Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. We take a holistic and integrated approach to communications and publicity by utilising our decade of experiences having dealt with various industries from corporate and consumer brands to local SMEs. We also include the latest digital tools and data-driven strategies to help businesses. Our comprehensive services include PR, Social Media Management, SEO, Website Analytics, and Digital Advertising.
Role Description
- This is a full time role for a Senior Finance Executive at Ariff Communications. You will be responsible for full-set accounting, invoicing, payroll, and statutory compliance for the company and its clients. Supports month-end closing, budgeting, tax filings, audit coordination, and maintains accurate financial records while handling ad-hoc finance tasks as required.
Financial Responsibilities
- Provide full-set accounting services, including bookkeeping, financial reporting, and payroll solutions (where applicable) to company and clients.
- Handle e-invoicing, month-end closing, payroll processing, and statutory payments (income tax, staff claims, and regulatory submissions) in full compliance with applicable laws and standards.
- Manage client invoicing processes, including purchase agreements, quotations, billing, and collections, as well as supplier/vendor registration, and payment processing.
- Process weekly payments, ensuring proper documentation, accurate record-keeping, and systematic filing of all payment-related records.
- Consolidate monthly financial data, monitoring budget versus actual performance, and assisting with variance analysis and explanations.
- Ensure compliance with local tax laws and regulations, including end-to-end preparation of corporate income tax returns, deferred tax computations, indirect tax filings (e.g. SST), oversight of withholding tax compliance and in coordination with external tax advisors.
- Assist in coordinating with internal stakeholders and external auditors for the preparation and completion of annual audited financial statements.
- Maintain well-organised physical and digital filing systems to ensure efficient document retrieval and compliance with statutory record-keeping requirements.
- Perform ad-hoc financial duties as assigned by the Director.
Job Requirements
- Minimum Bachelor in Accounting or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in accounting and taxation.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate financial records and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and relevant accounting and statutory platforms (e.g. QNE software, MyInvois Portal, i-Akaun, Assist Portal, and other regulatory systems).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a high level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.
- Proven ability to multi-task, prioritise responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of integrity and confidentiality in handling employee, company, and financial information.
- Positive attitude, strong teamwork orientation, and willingness to support colleagues across the company.
- Experience working in an agency environment will be an added advantage.
