Finance Executive

Role Summary

This role supports the day-to-day finance operations for Group entities, with a strong focus on AP, AR, payment processing, reconciliations, month-end closing, and finance administration.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the full AP cycle: invoice checking, coding, approvals, payment preparation, and filing.

Process vendor invoices, staff claims, corporate card expenses, and recurring payments accurately and on time.

Prepare payment runs and bank upload files for authorised approval.

Monitor outstanding invoices, rejected payments, urgent payments, and payment status.

Handle customer billing, receipts, debit/credit notes, and AR entries.

Monitor receivables, customer balances, receipt allocation, and collection follow-ups.

Maintain vendor and customer master data, including bank and tax information.

Review vendor statements and claims, and resolve discrepancies.

Coordinate with internal departments on POs, goods receipts, accruals, cost allocation, and invoice queries.

Support month-end closing, including AP/AR ageing, accruals, prepayments, intercompany schedules, and reconciliations.

Assist with GST/VAT, withholding tax, and other tax-related reporting.

Liaise with banks, vendors, customers, auditors, tax agents, and internal teams.

Maintain proper finance documentation and records for audit and internal review.

Support process improvements, automation, ERP enhancements, and user testing.

Requirements

Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

2–4 years' experience in AP, AR, finance operations, or accounting administration.

Good knowledge of AP, AR, billing, payment controls, and basic accounting principles.

Hands-on experience with: Invoice processing, Payment runs, Vendor administration, Customer billing, Receipt allocation, Staff claims, Month-end AP/AR closing

Exposure to ERP systems, bank portals, expense management systems, and document management.

Comfortable communicating with vendors, customers, banks, auditors, tax agents, and internal stakeholders.

Incorporated in 1887, The Straits Trading Company Limited is a conglomerate-investment company with operations and financial interests in resources, property, and hospitality. These include majority or strategic stakes in the world’s third-largest tin producer, Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad, which is dual listed on Bursa Malaysia and SGX-ST; ARA Asset Management Limited and Far East Hospitality Holdings as well as a diversified property portfolio and real estate investment that are wholly-owned by the Group.