Assistant Finance Manager

Responsibilities:

• Reports to the Finance Manager and will be responsible to handle the full set of accounts for the Group of Companies
• Manages the Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivables (AR), General Ledger (GL), bank reconciliation functions and all other accounting matters
• Prepares statutory accounts, financial statements and monthly variance reports
• Manages credit control and follow-up on customer due accounts
• Ensures the deadlines are met based on various reporting timetables
• Prepares monthly expense reports, monitors monthly operating results against budget and analyses and interprets results and key performance indicators
• Maintains systems and controls to ensure adequate backup documentation and audit
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
• Prepares & submission of any taxes required by regulatory authorities
• Prepares audit schedules for annual financial audit
• Prepares tax schedules as per tax agent requirements, preparation of tax estimates and to check tax comp prepared by tax agent
• Liaises with auditor, tax agent, company secretary, bankers, consultants and regulatory authorities ensures compliance with latest statutory and tax requirements
• Conducts physical checking against asset master listing on quarterly basis
• Ensures all operational agreements, insurance of assets, identified risk areas are covered and renewed on a timely basis
• Oversee other administrative tasks

Requirements:

• Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and/or ACCA Professional qualification or its equivalent
• Certification as a registered member with the Malaysian Institute of Accounting (MIA) is desirable
• At least 5 to 6 years of working experience in a similar position with exposure in AP, AR and GL function
• Experience in handling Group accounts will be an added advantage
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of proficiency in verbal and written English
• Candidates must be computer literate with knowledge in ERP systems and MS Office applications
• Possess knowledge in relevant accounting standards, budgeting and cost control principles
• Good analytical skills, result oriented, organized, detailed and committed to deadlines
• Innovative, resourceful and a team player with the ability to work independently in a dynamic & challenging environment
• Self-motivated, strong sense of responsibilities and able to meet deadlines