Job Summary
The Senior Account & Finance Executive oversees the company's end-to-end financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and accountability across all financial activities. This role safeguards TudungPeople's financial integrity through disciplined control, timely reporting, and audit readiness — serving as the backbone of sound governance and fiscal discipline. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organised, and demonstrates strong analytical and leadership capabilities, with hands-on experience in Malaysia's accounting and tax compliance environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsibility 1: Financial Management & Reporting
- Oversee monthly management accounts, financial statements, and cash flow reports to ensure compliance with Malaysia Private Entities Reporting Standard (MPERS).
- Ensure all financial documents, receipts, and proof of payment are properly filed and audit-ready.
- Ensure timely month-end closing, reconciliations, and accurate record-keeping.
- Responsibility 2: Cash Flow Management & Reporting
- Monitor company cash position to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring prompt collections and settlements.
- Track capital expenditures and monitor financial health indicators.
- Maintain accurate payment schedules for payroll, rental, and other obligations.
- Process, initiate, and facilitate payment requests across multiple departments adhering strictly to established procedures and approval hierarchies.
- Responsibility 3: Compliance & Internal Control
- Ensure compliance with statutory timelines for audit, tax filing, and other obligations.
- Maintain all company statutory records in accordance with the Companies Act 2016.
- Implement and review internal control procedures (inclusive of cash handling policy, petty cash policy, and inventory management).
- Ensure compliance with e-invoicing requirements under LHDN regulations.
- Recommend improvements to financial workflows, cost structures, and internal efficiency.
- Ensure all financial and payroll data are maintained as confidential and secured.
- Responsibility 4: Audit & Tax Compliance
- Liaise with external auditors and tax agents to facilitate timely completion of audits and tax filings
- Prepare and review supporting documentation for audit purposes.
- Address audit findings and implement corrective measures where necessary.
- Responsibility 5: Leadership & Departmental Support
- - Supervise and review the work of Account Executives.
- - Provide coaching, training, and guidance to ensure team productivity and accuracy.
- - Collaborate with management on operational finance matters requiring clarification or policy alignment.