Job Description

Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) is looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Account Executive to join our Finance Operations team. This role offers excellent exposure to financial reporting, management accounting, budgeting, tax compliance, audit coordination, and reconciliation activities across multiple business entities within the PTP Group. If you enjoy working with numbers, analysing financial information, and contributing to sound financial governance, we'd love to hear from you.

About The Role

As an Account Executive, you will be responsible for supporting the Finance Operations team in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining accounting records, performing reconciliations, preparing management reports, and supporting statutory compliance.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders, external auditors, vendors, and the MMC Group Finance team to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting while maintaining compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting & Month - End Closing

• Prepare monthly financial reports, including Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly Management Accounts for reporting to MMC Group.
• Ensure timely completion of month-end closing activities.
• Support financial reporting for multiple business entities within the Group.

2. Balance Sheet & Account Reconciliation

• Perform monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations, including:
  • Internal creditors
  • Provision accounts
  • Recoverable accounts
  • Prepayments
• Prepare reconciliation reports for Marine and Freezone operations.
• Conduct bank reconciliation and supporting schedules for management reporting.

3. Vendor & External Creditor Management

• Perform reconciliation against suppliers' Statements of Account.
• Identify outstanding invoices, credit notes, and reconciliation discrepancies.
• Support audit confirmation requests from external parties.
• Register new vendors into the RAMCO ERP system and generate vendor codes for Procurement and Accounts Payable processes.

4. Journal Entries & Accounting Transactions

• Prepare and post journal vouchers for:
  • Depreciation
  • Amortisation
  • Provisions
  • Payroll-related entries (EPF, SOCSO, overtime)
  • Inventory adjustments
• Ensure all journal entries are accurate and posted before month-end closing.

5. Management Reporting

• Prepare management reports and financial analysis for internal stakeholders.
• Support OneStream reporting and submission to APMT.
• Assist management in financial performance monitoring and analysis.

6. Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support the preparation of annual budgets and periodic financial forecasts.
• Update budget and forecast templates for submission to MMC Group.
• Assist in analysing budget variances and financial trends.

7. Taxation & Compliance

• Assist in preparing documentation for annual tax submissions.
• Support Transfer Pricing documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax regulations and statutory requirements.

8. Audit & Financial Governance

• Support both internal and external audit activities.
• Prepare schedules and documentation required for Annual Financial Statements (AFS).
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, corporate policies, and audit requirements.

9. Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency.
• Maintain proper accounting documentation and financial records.
• Support finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.
• Perform any other finance or administrative duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in:

• Accounting
• Finance
• Accounting & Finance
• Professional Accounting Qualifications (ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent are an added advantage)

2. Technical Knowledge

Successful candidates should possess knowledge in:

• Financial Accounting
• General Ledger
• Financial Reporting
• Management Accounting
• Account Reconciliation
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Tax Compliance
• Audit Preparation
• Financial Analysis
• ERP Systems
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
• OneStream (added advantage)

3. Preferred Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good financial reporting and reconciliation skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• High integrity and commitment to maintaining financial confidentiality