Posted 7 days ago
Senior Accounts Executive
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Senior Accounts Executive at Wilhelmsen Ships Service Inc. in Kuala Lumpur, responsible for financial accounting, reporting, balance sheet reconciliation, accounts payable/receivable, statutory compliance, and process improvement.
About this role
Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.
About Us
Wilhelmsen Ship Management is one of the world’s largest third-party ship managers originated from Oslo, Norway with a portfolio of more than 450 vessels, a pool of more than 14,000 seafarers and over 900 shore-based employees all over the world. Our employees are working with a comprehensive global maritime group providing over half of the merchant fleet with essential products and services, along with supplying crew and technical management to the largest and most complex vessels ever to sail.
We offer a culture and vibrant work environment of strong leadership, collaborative, career development, work-life balance and a job that is both challenging and stimulating. All team members are empowered with the freedom to influence each other as long it complies with our Company’s values and vision.
Main Responsibilities:
Financial Accounting & Reporting
Prepare and maintain full sets of accounts including ensuring daily operation of AR, AP is done accurately and timely.
Perform monthly and annual financial closing activities.
Prepare journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and account reconciliations.
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of management reports and financial statements.
Monitor general ledger transactions and maintain accounting records.
Provide guidance to junior accounting staff whenever required
Balance Sheet Reconciliation
Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate outstanding items.
Ensure all balance sheet accounts are properly supported and reconciled.
Resolve discrepancies and follow up on long-outstanding reconciling items.
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Review and monitor accounts payable and receivable transactions.
Ensure timely vendor payments and customer collections.
Handle billing, invoicing, and credit control activities where applicable.
Statutory Compliance & Taxation
Assist in preparation and submission of tax returns and other statutory requirements, whichever applicable.
Ensure compliance with local accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Liaise with auditors, tax agents, company secretaries, and regulatory authorities.
Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation and address audit queries.
Process Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and internal controls.
Support finance transformation initiatives, ERP implementation, or automation projects.
Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
Others.
Assisting the superior in other designated or non-routine task.
Location
The position will be based in Kuala Lumpur officelocatedat KLSentralwhich is a strategic work location with convenience travelling by Monorail, Rapid Kelana Jaya Line, MRT and KTM services as well as easy to get to go by public transportation.
What We Offer
5-dayswork week including complying with Malaysia’s Public Holiday
International work environment and culture
Great learning and development opportunities
Hybrid working arrangement (3 days in the office, 2 days remotely)
*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Become a valued member of our team, where every day presents new opportunities for learning and development. Sound interesting? Click "APPLY" now to embark on a rewarding career journey!
Please note that all positions at Wilhelmsen are subject to reference and ID checks. For certain roles, additional background screening may be required.
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