Assistant Finance Manager (Reporting to HQ China), Nusajaya

We are seeking a Senior Accountant or an Assistant Finance Manager to oversee and manage our finance function in Malaysia while supporting both our headquarters (HQ) and local operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing a full set of accounts, including bookkeeping, accounts payable, account receivable, and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, and group consolidation accounts. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with comprehensive consolidation experience and a thorough understanding of financial reporting standards. Key Responsibilities: 1. Financial Reporting and Coordination: o Prepare and present accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. o Ensure compliance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) and Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS). o Liaise with external auditors for the annual financial report and ensure timely statutory filing. 2. Account Management: o Prepare and maintain the full set of accounts, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets (including Construction in Progress). o Reconcile bank statements and maintain accurate records of financial transactions. o Generate payment runs for accounts payable and arrange for the necessary payments. o Collaborate with Sales & Operations to generate invoices for customers, including Monthly Recurring Charges, Electricity Charges (Meter Reading), and One-Time Charges. o Ensure compliance with loan covenants and promptly identify potential breaches to management for necessary actions. 3. Budgeting and Forecasting: o Monitor and update annual budgets and financial forecasts for the Group entities. o Collaborate with HQ on consolidation and align local budgets with overall corporate goals. o Conduct variance analysis and provide insights on financial performance to both local management and HQ. 4. Group Consolidation o Prepare consolidate financial statements for the group, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. o Ensure that consolidated statements accurately reflect the financial position and performance of the group. 5. Compliance and Risk Management: o Ensure adherence to local tax regulations and corporate governance. o Liaise with tax agents for the preparation of tax returns, including Sales and Services Tax (SST) and Corporate Income Tax. o Liaise with external auditors, regulatory authorities, and HQ to ensure compliance with all relevant standards. o Collaborate with the Corporate Secretary on board matters. 6. Process Improvement and Integration: o Assist with the system implementation of the Yardi accounting software. o Continuously evaluate and enhance financial processes and systems for efficiency and accuracy. 7. Support for Business Operations: o Build and grow cross-functional relationships to collaboratively work together to resolve month end issues and solve process efficiencies o Provide reasonable support to business operations when necessary. 8. Ad-hoc duties o As and when assigned.