No. 4 Lorong 11/8E, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.​

Finance Officer

  • A.   RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

The role of Finance Officer is to provide assistance to the Finance & Operations Manager related to the day-to-day general accounting and financial operations of the Company, projects, funders and auditors. As part of the Finance & Operations team, the role is also to contribute to the overall growth and effectiveness of the unit in achieving its objective through assisting in programme meetings and other activities.

  1. Accounts 
  • Maintain financial records, reports, and general ledger accounts that lead to the preparation of the monthly management account and yearly financial report to Management, Funders, Auditor and relevant authorities;
  • Ensure accuracy and timelinessy preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statement and management reports for Board and Finance & Fundraising Committee meetings including financial analysis;
  • Prepare and monitor operational and programme budget and provide monthly update;
  • Ensure that all accounting procedures are adhered to according to SIS Financial Guidelines;
  • Liaise with various external parties, including auditor, tax consultant, Company Secretary and LHDN;
  • Update the programme summary budget monthly for the managers’ meeting;
  • Monitor and update the publication sales & donations received;
  • Monitor and provide weekly update on Company’s cash flow;
  • Prepare journal entries and payment vouchers;
  • Maintain fixed asset register and accounting for depreciation and conduct yearly physical sighting;
  • Prepare provision and accrual schedule;
  • Assist in the general account administration of SIS operations.

  1. Organisational Development (General)
  • Report regularly to the Operations Manager on the progress of work and to inform of any issues which are potentially constructive or detrimental to the organization;
  • Assist in the conduct of activities such as meetings, brainstorming etc as deemed appropriate by the Operations Manager;
  • Participate in staff meetings, and in the management team meetings when necessary;
  • In collaboration with Operations Manager and appropriate staff members, contribute to the development of funding proposals, submissions or contracts/agreements.

  1. Human Resource
  • Prepare in a timely manner all matters pertaining to Payroll including but not limited to Salary, EPF, SOCSO, Taxation, Zakat, EA Forms

  1. Administration
  • Assist in day-to-day efficient running of the office;
  • Assist the Operations Manager and the management team in any other tasks as instructed in pursuit of the vision, mission and objectives of Sisters in Islam;
  • Carry out other duties as may be reasonably required to meet the primary objectives of the position.

  • B.   REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting;
  • At least five (5) years of experience within the same job roles;
  • Familiar with accounting software QuickBooks will have added advantage;
  • Proficient in Office suite (i.e. excel, word processing and power point);
  • Good interpersonal skills and strong ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders; 
  • Independent, meticulous, analytical, resourceful, proactive and possess strong problem-solving skills;
  • Passionate to work with an NGO

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