ASSISTANT MANAGER, FINANCE / FINANCE ANALYST

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Assistant Manager, Finance / Finance Analyst to join our dynamic organization. This critical role requires a seasoned professional who can effectively lead and drive our financial strategy while ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and evaluate financial performance of the dealership with regard to long-term operational goals, budgets, and forecasts.
• Ensure implementation of policies, procedures, and processes as deemed appropriate by the senior leadership team and group head office.
• Review and analyse monthly financial results and provide recommendations on variations to budget.
• Develop and maintain monthly operating budget and annual company operating budget.
• Supervise the accounting department to ensure the proper functioning of all systems and databases.
• Prepare and ensure that the general ledger recon file is complete for all balance sheet items and agreed to relevant third-party confirmations.
• Oversee management of the asset register and ensure bi-annual physical verification.
• Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools, and control systems.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting.
• Preparation and communication of monthly, and annual financial results including:
• 1. Monthly finance cost of sales reports2. Monthly debtor collection reports3. Monthly financial reporting4. Cash and working capital management5. Ensure compliance with the account management process and provide guidance relating to the collection process6. Ensure adequate controls are in place to ensure the safe custody of assets.

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies Required

• Minimum of a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5-7 years' experience in finance functions, experience as an auditor is advantageous.

Additional Skills & Abilities:

• Experience with any accounting system or similar software applications.
• Knowledge of Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) and local regulatory laws.
• Tax awareness , company tax, and other statutory payments and reconciliations.
• Audit engagement and assistance to ensure completion of annual audits.

Team Management:

• Mentor and develop the dealership accounting team.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Maternity leave
• Opportunities for promotion
• Professional development

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Port Klang: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• What is your expected salary?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Finance: 7 years (Preferred)