Accounting Executive (6-Months Contract)

Company Description The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. We operate in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand – and have an ambitious expansion plan to bring a little bit of Sweden to new markets in the region. We are part of the Ikano Group of companies and the only IKEA franchisee owned by the Kamprad family that founded IKEA.

We also develop, own and operate Shopping Centres that are anchored by IKEA and create walkable communities by including residential, office and other types of real estate in our development plans.

We work towards making sustainability a natural part of our everyday work. We are active in our communities, driving and supporting social initiatives that benefit children, women and the environment.

Job Description

PURPOSE OF FUNCTION
Assist to establish a systematic and consistent approach in financial reporting, management accounts and proper book keeping in respect of accounts payables and receivables.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The main contact point for tenants in regards to billing and payment collection. To ensure Standard Operating Procedures are in place to enhance effective processes and structure for keeping payment prompt and up to date.
Responsible for the processing of supplier invoices and grant payment requests to ensure accompanying payment requests are complete and in compliance with the financial policies and procedures and regulatory — and enter them in financial information system

ASSIGNMENTS

1. Assist in preparation of monthly management accounts and Year end closing.

2. Responsible for books and records are kept appropriately for audit purpose and support auditors on queries.

3. Preparation of draft financial statements.

4. Process invoices/claims for payment process and ensure payments to vendors/staffs are paid promptly.

5. Responsible for bank reconciliation on monthly basis .

6. To be the contact point for the vendors and tenants on day to day financial related issues including reconciliation of the debtors accounts and vendors’ ledgers.

7. Ensure proper maintenance of records with appropriate supporting documentation and fillings.

8. Timely completion of assignment as required and assist Accounting Manager as needed.

Qualifications

1. Diploma/degree in Accounting.
2. At least 3 years of relevant working experience in a similar capacity.
3. Good command of Bahasa Melayu and English. Both written and spoken.
4. IT literate and proficient in MS office applications. E.g. Microsoft Word & Excel.
5. Able to work independently in a fast-paced with minimal supervision.
6. Able to work under challenging working environment.
7. Highly organised and able to handle multiple tasks.
8. Team player with good analytical and communication skills.
9. Meticulous, higher level of accuracy, reliable, proactive and resourceful.
10. Strong negotiator, a team player with excellent analytical skills and business acumen.
11. Ability to develop rapport with all people at all levels.

Additional Information

Please apply by 24-07-2020