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 withvarious 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.
- Handlee-invoicing, month-end closing, payroll processing, andstatutory payments(income tax, staff claims, and regulatory submissions) in full compliance with applicable laws and standards.
- Manageclient invoicingprocesses, including purchase agreements, quotations, billing, and collections, as well assupplier/vendor registration, and payment processing.
- Processweekly payments, ensuring proper documentation, accurate record-keeping, and systematic filing of all payment-related records.
- Consolidate monthlyfinancial data, monitoring budget versus actual performance, and assisting with variance analysis and explanations.
- Ensure compliance withlocal tax laws and regulations, including end-to-end preparation ofcorporate 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 withinternal stakeholders and external auditorsfor the preparation and completion of annual audited financial statements.
- Maintain well-organisedphysical and digital filing systemsto ensure efficient document retrieval and compliance with statutory record-keeping requirements.
- Performad-hoc financial dutiesas assigned by the Director.
Job Requirements
- MinimumBachelor in Accountingor equivalent
- Minimum3 years of relevant experiencein accounting and taxation.
- Strongorganisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate financial records and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Proficient inMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel)and relevant accounting and statutory platforms (e.g. QNE software, MyInvois Portal, i-Akaun, Assist Portal, and other regulatory systems).
- Excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills, with a high level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.
- Proven ability tomulti-task, prioritise responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- High level ofintegrity and confidentialityin handling employee, company, and financial information.
- Positive attitude, strongteamwork orientation, and willingness to support colleagues across the company.
- Experience working in an agency environmentwill be an added advantage.
