Finance Executive
Job Summary
We are looking for a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Finance Executive to join our team and manage the full set of accounts. You will handle daily accounting operations, month-end closing, and support audit and tax requirements. The role also involves maintaining compliance with accounting standards and utilizing systems like XERO.
Responsibilities
- Manage full set of accounts (AP, AR, GL)
- Perform monthly and year-end closing
- Centralize data into XERO
- Liaise with auditors and tax agents
Required Skills
- Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting
- 3-5 years accounting experience
- Proficiency in XERO
- Strong attention to detail
Job Details
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Accounting: Handle the full set of accounts, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), and cash flow management.
- Closing & Reporting: Perform monthly and year-end closing activities, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Statement Preparation: Prepare accurate financial statements and management reports on a timely basis.
- Cash Management: Manage bank reconciliations and monitor the company’s cash flow position.
- Data Centralization: Centralize all existing spreadsheets and incorporate them directly into XERO to ensure it serves as a live, up-to-date master financial keeper.
- Documentation: Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of all accounting records including reorganizing future e-filing via cloud services.
- External Liaison: Liaise with auditors, tax agents, company secretaries, and other external parties for audit and tax matters.
- Compliance: Ensure strict compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements specific to the industry.
- Process Improvement: Support and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of accounting operations.
- Ad-hoc Tasks: Handle other accounting tasks as assigned by management.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in handling daily accounting operations.
- Technical Skills & Competencies:
- Accounting Software: Proficiency in XERO is preferred as you will be the primary keeper of the system.
- Operational Tools: Familiarity with Stripe and Wise payment operating systems is a significant advantage.
- Financial Reporting: Proven ability to generate, analyze, and interpret complex financial reports.
- Intercompany Accounting: Experience handling intercompany transactions and cross-charges is highly preferred.
- Compliance: Experience in handling E-invoicing in compliance with RBM/LHDN.
- Detail Orientation: Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to navigate a dynamic, creative startup environment.