Senior Finance Executive ( Contract )

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Payment Management

• Process supplier and employee payments on a daily, urgent, or scheduled basis.
• Manage two monthly AP payment cycles, covering approximately 150–200 invoices per cycle.
• Process payments to both local and overseas suppliers through appropriate payment channels, including Host-to-Host (H2H), JomPAY, and Telegraphic Transfer (TT).
• Execute payment runs and perform the necessary system processes, including T-Code ZF1010, to transmit payment information to vendors.
• Upload and arrange statutory payments in accordance with established deadlines.
• Ensure payment transactions are properly supported, approved, and recorded in the accounting system.

Reconciliation & Financial Reporting

• Perform monthly reconciliation of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable balances with the Holding Company and related companies.
• Review the Trial Balance (TB) and prepare monthly financial statements together with supporting schedules.
• Prepare month-end journal entries (JN) and perform closing activities.
• Monitor and reconcile outstanding balances to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Staff Claims & Expense Management

• Review staff and office expense claims to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable e-invoicing requirements.
• Prepare monthly claims summaries and compare actual claims against approved proposals and budgets.
• Investigate significant variances and highlight deviations for management review.

Tax, Royalty & Compliance

• Maintain listings and records for royalty and trademark fees.
• Assist in the preparation and finalisation of annual tax returns.
• Assist with transfer pricing documentation and related requirements.
• Ensure statutory and regulatory payment obligations are processed accurately and within the required timelines.

Capex & Other Finance Activities

• Prepare and submit Capital Expenditure (Capex) requisitions in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and supporting records for finance-related transactions.
• Provide finance support for other accounting and reporting activities as required.

Audit Support

• Assist with quarterly, interim, and final external audit activities.
• Prepare supporting schedules, reconciliations, and documentation requested by auditors.
• Follow up on audit queries and provide relevant information to facilitate timely completion of audit procedures

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or accounts payable.
• Experience in handling supplier and employee payments is preferred.
• Familiar with AP/AR reconciliation, month-end closing, and financial reporting.
• Basic knowledge of tax, transfer pricing, and audit processes.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems. SAP experience is an advantage.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.