Accounts Executive

Job Summary

This developing Finance role involves managing daily accounting tasks, supporting operational finance activities, and assisting with month-end closing and reconciliations. The role offers progressive exposure to accounting functions and opportunities for advancement to an Accountant position.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) transactions to ensure accurate financial records
• Process supplier invoices, staff claims, and payment requests promptly and accurately
• Issue invoices and receipts, and actively follow up on customer collections to maintain cash flow
• Maintain organized and complete accounting records and supporting documentation
• Assist with bank reconciliations and payment verifications to ensure accurate cash balances
• Support intercompany transaction processing and reconciliation to maintain internal financial accuracy
• Prepare accounting schedules and basic journal entries to support month-end closing activities
• Assist with month-end closing tasks, including accruals and prepayments, to ensure timely financial reporting
• Prepare audit schedules and compile supporting documents for external and internal audits
• Provide day-to-day Finance support to business and operational teams, facilitating smooth financial operations
• Collaborate closely with Operations and Sales teams on Finance-related matters to support business needs
• Collect and review invoices, receipts, and payment supporting documents for accuracy and completeness
• Follow up on customer collections, refunds, and supplier payments to resolve outstanding issues
• Review staff claims and supporting documents to ensure compliance with company policies
• Monitor and follow up on incomplete or outstanding Finance documentation to maintain process integrity
• Assist with local banking matters, including preparing and following up on bank forms and account maintenance
• Support cheque, cash, petty cash, and corporate card transactions by verifying and processing related documents
• Coordinate with banks, payment merchants, and service providers to resolve transaction issues
• Manage Finance-related physical documents and correspondence to ensure proper filing and retrieval
• Support regulatory and business-related applications and documentation to maintain compliance
• Assist with Finance phone, OTP, and related administrative matters to facilitate secure transactions
• Liaise with employees, suppliers, and external parties on Finance matters to resolve queries and issues
• Handle utilities, subscriptions, and other Finance administration tasks to support operational efficiency
• Perform other Finance and accounting duties as assigned to support the Finance team's objectives

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and double-entry accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial data analysis and reporting
• Experience with Xero or other accounting software is an advantage
• Detail-oriented, organized, and responsible in managing financial tasks
• Effective communication and coordination skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Willingness to learn and take on broader accounting responsibilities for career growth

Career Development This role provides progressive exposure to bank reconciliation, AP/AR reconciliation, intercompany reconciliation, month-end closing, accruals and prepayments, journal entries, Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet schedules, audit schedules, and entity-level closing and financial reporting. The successful candidate will gain increasing independence in accounting duties with opportunities to advance to an Accountant role.