Account Executive - AR/AP/GL (6 Months Contract)

A leading retail organisation in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a dedicated Account Executive specialising in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger. This role offers you the opportunity to be part of a supportive finance team where your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy will be highly valued.

What you'll do:

As an Account Executive based in Kuala Lumpur, you will play a pivotal role in managing the financial operations of a thriving retail business. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve :

• Handle end-to-end Accounts Payable processes including invoice processing, verification of goods and services received, and accurate entry into the accounting system.
• Match purchase orders, goods receipt notes, and invoices to ensure accuracy before processing payments while maintaining proper general ledger coding.
• Prepare payment proposals based on due dates and credit terms, liaising with suppliers regarding outstanding invoices or discrepancies.
• Review and reconcile vendor statements, following up on discrepancies and outstanding balances to maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Manage staff expense reimbursements according to company policy, ensuring proper filing and documentation of all AP-related records.
• Assist in month-end closing activities including accruals and reporting by coordinating with internal departments such as Purchasing, Receiving, and Operations.
• Support auditors during audit periods by providing necessary documents and information related to accounts payable processes.
• Process daily sales transactions from POS systems, e-commerce platforms, and manual records for accounts receivable functions.
• Reconcile sales reports with bank deposits, credit card merchant statements, and e-wallet collections while monitoring accounts receivable balances.
• Perform accounting data entries for general ledger including accruals, adjustments, journal entries, account reconciliations, and support month-end/year-end closing activities.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Account Executive Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable General Ledger position brings proven experience from previous roles involving accounts payable or finance functions within retail or similar sectors.

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is required for this role.
• 2–3 years of experience in an accounts payable or finance position within a retail or similar environment is essential.
• Strong attention to detail enables you to process large volumes of data accurately while identifying discrepancies quickly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including intermediate to advanced skills such as VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, IF/SUMIF formulas is necessary.
• Good organisational skills allow you to manage multiple tasks efficiently while meeting deadlines consistently.
• Ability to work independently demonstrates your reliability while also being able to collaborate effectively within a team setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills facilitate interactions with vendors, internal departments, store teams, auditors and management.
• Understanding basic accounting principles especially related to payables, accruals and general ledger entries is crucial for success.
• Experience with three-way matching (PO/GRN/Invoice) payment cycles enhances your ability to ensure accuracy in financial processes.
• Familiarity with month-end/year-end closing activities including accruals/prepayments/journal adjustments prepares you for key reporting responsibilities.

Robert Walters SEA is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.