Senior Accountant

About the Position

• Title: Senior Finance Executive (FP&A)
• Location: Malaysia
• Department: Finance
• Reports to: Regional Finance Lead

The Senior Accountant / Finance Executive will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end Billing Operations, Accounts Receivable (AR) Management, SaaS Revenue Reporting (MRR, NRR), and Period-End Closing for our entities in Malaysia and Indonesia. Additionally, this role serves as the primary key contact for External Auditors, Tax , and regulatory authorities to ensure full statutory compliance and adherence to local accounting standards.

What You Will Be Doing

1. Billing Operations & Revenue Control (Malaysia & Indonesia)

• Manage and execute end-to-end monthly billing operations for entities in Malaysia and Indonesia, ensuring 100% billing accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain master billing schedules, verifying customer details, contract terms, pricing structures, and billing periods.
• Issue VAT/e-Invoices, credit notes, debit notes, and billing adjustments; ensure accurate entry into the accounting system.
• Perform rigorous billing reconciliations against accounting records to identify, investigate, and resolve missing, duplicated, or discrepant invoices.
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and drive continuous process improvements and system automation for billing efficiency.

1. Audit Coordination, Tax Compliance & Stakeholder Management

• Audit Management: Act as the primary key contact for External Auditors during annual statutory audits; prepare audit schedules, lead sheets, balance sheet reconciliations, and compile all supporting documentations/samples to ensure smooth and timely audit completion.
• Tax Liaison: Coordinate closely with external Tax Consultants (e.g., Acclime) for annual tax computation preparation (Form C), supporting schedules, non-allowable expense adjustments (Add-backs), and withholding tax (WHT) compliance.
• Statutory Compliance: Assist in drafting annual statutory financial statements in compliance with local accounting standards (e.g., MPERS/PERS/IFRS) and corporate policies.
• Regulatory Reporting: Serve as the main point of contact for internal stakeholders, regulatory authorities, and tax agencies for financial queries and statutory filings.

1. Revenue Reporting & SaaS Metrics

• Prepare regular billing, revenue analysis, and management reports for Executive Leadership and FP&A Analysts.
• Track, calculate, and report key recurring revenue metrics, including MRR (Monthly Recurring Revenue) and NRR (Net Retention Revenue).
• Ensure revenue completeness, consistency, and integrity across all billing, financial systems, and general ledgers.

1. Accounts Receivable (AR) & Cash Collection

• Monitor outstanding invoices, generate AR aging reports, and oversee the end-to-end collection process.
• Collaborate with sales/customer success teams and freelance AR collectors to resolve customer billing queries and escalate disputed or overdue accounts.
• Conduct daily sales and bank receipt reconciliations to ensure prompt cash application and accurate ledger posting.

1. Financial Accounting & Period-End Closing

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and sub-ledger reconciliations.
• Maintain general ledger accounts, inventory reports, fixed assets, and supporting schedules.
• Process statutory payments, utility bills, and key vendor payments (e.g., YMFH, BFM).

What We Are Looking For

1. Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or possess relevant professional qualifications
• Minimum 3 – 5 years of progressive experience in general accounting or financial management.
• Mandatory: Practical experience in managing Malaysian Entities (familiar with Tax Form C, WHT regulations, MDEC) and liaising directly with External Auditors and Tax Consultants.
• Prior experience in SaaS/Software companies, technology firms, or multinational corporate environments is highly preferred.

1. Technical & Soft Skills

• Language Proficiency: Proficient in professional English (written and spoken) for tax/audit discussions, report drafting, and meetings with overseas partners.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of SaaS recurring revenue metrics (MRR, NRR, ARR), Withholding Tax (WHT) filing procedures, and tax add-back adjustments.
• Software: Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Advanced: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, complex data formulas) and international cloud accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, MISA, etc.).
• Personal Attributes: High attention to detail, strong analytical mindset, excellent communication/negotiation skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Interview Process

• HR Screening
• Role Challenge
• Technical Interview with Regional Finance Lead
• Cultural Fit Interview with COO

Skills: Accounting, Accounts Payable, MYOB, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Bookkeeping, Zahir Software, Accounts Receivable, Tax Accounting, Income Tax