Account Executive
Job Summary
The Account Executive will handle full set of accounts and provide specialized financial support for construction projects. This role includes managing AP/AR, bank reconciliation, month-end closing, and ensuring statutory compliance. The candidate will also provide administrative support and assist in project cost control and budgeting.
Responsibilities
- Handle full set of accounts (AP, AR, GL)
- Manage construction project accounting and progress claims
- Prepare month-end closing and financial reports
- Ensure statutory compliance and tax submission
- Provide administrative and procurement support
Required Skills
- Degree/Diploma in Accounting or Finance
- Proficient in SQL, AutoCount, or similar
- Expertise in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Table)
- Knowledge of construction industry/CIDB/JKR
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
Job Details
Key Responsibilities
A. General Accounting
- Handle full set of accounts (AP, AR, GL) and ensure timely month-end closing.
- Prepare journal entries, bank reconciliation, and maintain proper accounting records.
- Monitor cash flow, petty cash, and company bank accounts.
- Assist in preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
B. Construction Project Accounting
- Track project expenditures, progress claims, VO (Variation Orders), and retention sums.
- Verify subcontractor claims, supplier invoices, delivery orders (DO), and site materials usage.
- Coordinate with project teams for project budgeting, cost tracking, and cost control.
- Prepare project costing reports and assist in audit schedules related to projects.
C. Accounts Payable (AP)
- Process supplier invoices and subcontractor claims with proper verification.
- Maintain supplier aging report and ensure timely payments.
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
D. Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Issue invoices, progress claims, and follow up on collections.
- Update customer receipts and maintain AR aging report.
- Liaise with clients’ finance departments for payment matters.
F. Statutory & Compliance
- Handle SST submission, company tax documentation support, and audit requirements.
- Liaise with auditors, tax agents, company secretary, and government agencies when required.
G. Administrative Support
- Maintain proper filing system for accounting documents and contracts.
- Assist in procurement documentation and admin tasks when needed.
Requirements
- Diploma / Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields. (Open to fresh grad)
- Familiar with accounting software (SQL, AutoCount, or similar).
- Strong understanding of project costing and progress claims is an advantage.
- Proficient in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Table).
- Good communication skills, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of CIDB, JKR, and construction contract documentation.
- Experience handling payroll for site workers and staff.
- Strong sense of responsibility and integrity.