Kongsberg Discovery is growing - and we want you to be part of our journey. 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Executive to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial records, managing day-to-day accounting functions, and supporting both internal and external financial reporting processes. This role is crucial in maintaining financial integrity, compliance, and efficiency across all accounting activities.

We drive purposeful finance. Protechting People and Planet guides every decision.

No matter if you're just starting out or have a few years of experience, we're here to help you grow. We are all about hands-on challenges and support to help you become the best Accounts Executive you can be, right from the start of your career. We're all about fostering a creative, collaborative vibe where everyone can bring their ideas to the table.

What you will be doing

• Maintain accurate records and filing systems to support all accounting entries, including proper documentation and inventory stock control.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations to ensure consistency between records and bank statements.
• Process intercompany transactions, vendor payments, and staff claims in a timely and accurate manner
• Manage accounts payable, including invoice verification, payment voucher preparation, and fund disbursement via telegraphic transfer.
• Ensure all invoices are properly authorized and accurately posted to the correct account codes and cost centers.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts regularly to support financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly journal entries, including those for fixed assets, accruals, prepayments, and interest expenses.
• Handle accounts receivable processes, including recording incoming payments and following up on outstanding collections.
• Assist in periodic inventory reconciliation and adjustments as required.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including timely and accurate submission of SST and e-Invoices.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes, including audit preparation and financial analysis.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of accounting processes, internal controls, and documentation.
• Perform any other duties or ad-hoc tasks assigned by management from time to time.

We think you should have

• Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., SAP, SQL, or similar).
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

You are able to

• act on own initiative, make things happen and accepts responsibility for the results
• use a methodical and systematic approach, plan ahead, define clear priorities and allocates resources effectively
• demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise in own area
• communicate in a clear, precise and structured way
• co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information and support others in the pursuit of team goals
• be aware of own strengths and limitations and pursues learning and career development opportunities

Why join us

• An exciting and important position working for the world-leading supplier of maritime solutions
• Be part of a diverse team spread across several countries, embracing collaboration and cultural diversity.
• Professional and personal development and career opportunities – including access to training programs and mentorship opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Start your career through development programs and mentorship from industry leaders.

At KONGSBERG, we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement.  Your unique perspective is valuable to us. Your skills, attitude and perspective could be exactly what we are looking for!

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interview

*Kongsberg employees are reminded to notify their department manager prior to application for any position within the company

Work location: 27-5, The Boulevard, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

KONGSBERG's strength is in unity. Diverse minds, protechting people and planet, drive innovation worldwide.

The world is struggling with interconnected crises in climate, energy, food, and security. These issues require simultaneous action, and safeguarding marine areas and marine life is essential to addressing them and ensuring coexistence. Kongsberg Discovery is serving the ocean space from the deepest sea to outer space. We develop technology to ensure sustainable management of marine resources, monitor climate change and critical infrastructure, and safeguard national security. Our technology aims to sustainably manage marine resources, monitor climate change, secure infrastructure, and protect national security. It is vital for offshore operations, fisheries, marine research, maritime activities, ocean energy production, infrastructure monitoring, and naval operations, addressing crucial global challenges. We recognize the global sustainability challenges and are committed to developing solutions and products that address environmental impacts on the ocean ecosystem and resolve operational issues. The business has over 1,100 employees located in Horten, Trondheim, Bergen and Oslo in Norway, as well as operations in Alicante in Spain, Aberdeen in the UK, Lynnwood (Seattle), Houston, and New Orleans in the USA, Vancouver and Halifax in Canada, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, and Singapore. Kongsberg Discovery is part of KONGSBERG, a leading technology group based in Norway.

KONGSBERG is a leading global technology group. Throughout our proud two-hundred-year history, we have continuously advanced, applying innovative solutions to the needs of our customers, partners and society at large. We believe diversity is our strength. By fostering an inclusive and diverse culture we nurture and ensure space for different perspectives and ideas. We are determined in our work to mature and improve our ability to utilize our diversity and culture of differences to create positive business results.

Protechting people and planet