Senior Executive, Finance

Posted:
11/14/2024, 4:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ⋅ Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Finance & Banking


Job Description

Financial Controlling

  • Perform and assist the end-to-end execution of the day-to-day financial operations of the Company for AR, AP, intercompany, cash and bank, cash flow and other financial related transactions.

  • Ensure smooth day-to-day operations and month end close process.

  • Analytical review of Financial Report and oversee the preparation of Balance Sheet Schedules and Reconciliations.

  • Ensure that accounting records are well prepared and maintained in accordance with the AirAsia’s accounting policies and GAAP.

  • Analyze financial reconciliation data, identify gaps and recommend areas for improvement.

  • Liaise with intra-group Finance Personnel in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Philippines for Finance operation issues.

  • Liaising and working closely with external/internal auditors, shared service function and other stakeholders.

  • Overseeing foreign outsource tax and accounting book (Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and Philippines).

Cash Management

  • Assist in cash flow planning and management for the vertical.

  • Liaising and working closely between commercial team, finance team and other stakeholders to manage cash flow according to business pace and forecast.

  • Assist and support in strengthening and improving AR and AP internal control and processes.

  • Supports monthly AR review and Procure to Pay process.

  • All other banking matters including liaise with banker for customer refund processes and cash managements.

  • Vendors and customers management including customer services and payments.

Others & Ad-Hoc

  • Implement and coordinate ad-hoc finance business initiatives. E.g.: driving digitalization to increase efficiency and accuracy of the finance process and reports.

  • Improve efficiency and effectiveness of Finance Operation through process improvements and standardization.

  • All other ad hoc work assigned as required from time to time.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Accountancy / Finance / Math. Professional Accounting Qualification is a plus.

  • Possesses a minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting firm or financial services industry. Experience in finance of a loyalty program industry is a plus.

  • Agile and ability to thrive in a demanding, change oriented, fast-paced environment requiring a high degree of deadline driven productivity and manage well through ambiguity and complexity.

  • Numbers-savvy, proactive and possessing a positive attitude.

  • Must be meticulous and have an eye for detail in all aspects of work.

  • Must be a team player and able to work independently.

  • Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for tasks and people.

  • Innovative and retain fresh thinking with a passion for solving problems and an ability to inspire others.

  • High level of creativity and experience doing independent research.

  • Strong project management skills to execute special projects and strategic initiatives.

  • Work with speed and manage time effectively and meet tight deadlines.

  • Must have good command of English.

  • Possess strong computer skills in Excel/Google Sheet and PowerPoint/Google Slides.

  • Experience in Google Looker Studio is a plus.

  • Good communication skills at all levels within an organization and can demonstrate excellent report writing skills.