Senior Finance Executive

Position Overview

The Internal Finance Senior supports the Finance Manager across the full spectrum of internal finance functions for the Group. This role focuses on maintaining accurate and timely general ledger (GL) records, while overseeing the quality, completeness, and compliance of Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) outputs. The position also plays a key role in month-end closing, intercompany reconciliations, back charge processes, compliance activities, and financial reporting support, ensuring strong governance and accuracy across all financial operations.

The ideal candidate is meticulous, organized, and able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities

1. General Ledger (GL) Core Responsibility

• Handle full set of accounts for assigned entities.
• Review AP and AR entries to ensure correct coding, supporting documents, and compliance.
• Prepare monthly journals including:
• Accruals
• Prepayments
• Depreciation
• Reclassifications and adjustments
• Maintain accurate GL schedules and tie-outs.
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly with no long-outstanding items.
• Ensure all financial records comply with accounting standards and internal SOPs.

2. Oversight of AP & AR (Quality Control)

• Oversee AP and AR staff to ensure timely and accurate postings.
• Review supporting documents for AP and AR activities to ensure completeness.
• Monitor AP and AR aging, ensuring issues are followed up and resolved.
• Ensure correct cut-off for expenses and revenue monthly.
• Guide junior team members on accounting treatments when required.

3. Month-End Closing

• Lead month-end activities for assigned entities.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and ensure GL completeness.
• Perform variance analysis and highlight unusual movements.
• Coordinate with AP and AR to ensure all supporting schedules are ready by the closing timeline.
• Prepare notes-to-accounts schedules for all relevant areas (fixed assets, prepayments, borrowings, etc.).

4. Intercompany & Backcharge Processes

• Review intercompany billing and postings prepared by team members.
• Ensure monthly intercompany balances match across all entities.
• Oversee monthly backcharge calculations and ensure proper postings.

5. Compliance, Audit & SST Support

• Support SST-related tasks including SST listing reviews and documentation preparation (excluding treasury).
• Ensure statutory-related information is accurate for submission purposes.
• Assist in preparing documents for annual audits and liaise with auditors.
• Ensure all accounting practices follow internal controls and SOPs.

6. Reporting, Analysis & Budget Support

• Prepare monthly schedules and reports for management review.
• Assist with financial performance indicators (FPI) and departmental reporting.
• Support budgeting and forecasting exercises by providing accurate financial information.

7. Internal Controls, Documentation & Governance

• Ensure proper filing and documentation according to company naming conventions.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation at all times.
• Ensure compliance with the segregation of duties framework.

8. Ad Hoc Responsibilities

• Support ad hoc analysis, reconciliations, and management requests.
• Provide backup supervision when Finance Supervisor is unavailable.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance finance efficiency.

Requirements

1. Qualifications

• Diploma/Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• Minimum 35 years of relevant finance or accounting experience, preferably in a multi-entity environment.

2. Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and month-end closing processes.
• Proficiency in accounting software (experience with SQL is an advantage).
• High accuracy, strong attention to detail, and good time management skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively with internal teams.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

3. Key Attributes

• Independent, proactive, and able to manage work with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a logical approach to tasks.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Positive attitude and strong team player.