Senior Accounts Executive

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Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, MYS
In-Office
Senior level
Logistics • Transportation
The Role
Prepare full sets of accounts, manage accounts payable and receivable, perform month-end and year-end close, reconcile balance sheets, prepare financial reports, support tax and statutory compliance, liaise with auditors, and improve finance processes and controls.
Summary Generated by Built In

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.

About Us                                                                        

Wilhelmsen Ship Management is one of the world’s largest third-party ship managers originated from Oslo, Norway with a portfolio of more than 450 vessels, a pool of more than 14,000 seafarers and over 900 shore-based employees all over the world. Our employees are working with a comprehensive global maritime group providing over half of the merchant fleet with essential products and services, along with supplying crew and technical management to the largest and most complex vessels ever to sail.

We offer a culture and vibrant work environment of strong leadership, collaborative, career development, work-life balance and a job that is both challenging and stimulating. All team members are empowered with the freedom to influence each other as long it complies with our Company’s values and vision.

Main Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting & Reporting

  • Prepare and maintain full sets of accounts including ensuring daily operation of AR, AP is done accurately and timely.

  • Perform monthly and annual financial closing activities.

  • Prepare journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and account reconciliations.

  • Ensure timely and accurate preparation of management reports and financial statements.

  • Monitor general ledger transactions and maintain accounting records.

  • Provide guidance to junior accounting staff whenever required

Balance Sheet Reconciliation

  • Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate outstanding items.

  • Ensure all balance sheet accounts are properly supported and reconciled.

  • Resolve discrepancies and follow up on long-outstanding reconciling items.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

  • Review and monitor accounts payable and receivable transactions.

  • Ensure timely vendor payments and customer collections.

  • Handle billing, invoicing, and credit control activities where applicable.

Statutory Compliance & Taxation

  • Assist in preparation and submission of tax returns and other statutory requirements, whichever applicable.

  • Ensure compliance with local accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

  • Liaise with auditors, tax agents, company secretaries, and regulatory authorities.

  • Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation and address audit queries.

Process Improvement

  • Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and internal controls.

  • Support finance transformation initiatives, ERP implementation, or automation projects.

  • Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.

Others.

  • Assisting the superior in other designated or non-routine task.

Location 

The position will be based in Kuala Lumpur office located at KL Sentral which is a strategic work location with convenience travelling by Monorail, Rapid Kelana Jaya Line, MRT and KTM services as well as easy to get to go by public transportation. 

What We Offer 

  • 5-days work week including complying with Malaysia’s Public Holiday 

  • International work environment and culture 

  • Great learning and development opportunities 

  • Hybrid working arrangement (3 days in the office, 2 days remotely) 

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Become a valued member of our team, where every day presents new opportunities for learning and development. Sound interesting? Click "APPLY" now to embark on a rewarding career journey!

Please note that all positions at Wilhelmsen are subject to reference and ID checks. For certain roles, additional background screening may be required.

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The Company
HQ: Lysaker
5,400 Employees
Year Founded: 1861

What We Do

Founded in Norway in 1861, Wilhelmsen is a global maritime industry group. With the world's largest maritime network on call 24/7, our people can deliver products and services on the ground practically anywhere you have ships, or maritime related industries. We make the maritime industry spin. Committed to shaping the maritime industry, we’re also developing new opportunities and collaborations in renewables, zero-emission shipping, and marine digitalisation. Supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace, with thousands of colleagues in 57 countries, we take innovation, sustainability, and unparalleled customer experiences one step further. We are Wilhelmsen. Because of our heritage and our ambitions for the future, we aspire to be the leading enablers of global trade

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