We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Assistant Manager, Finance to join our team.

This role is ideal for a finance professional with strong accounting fundamentals who enjoys working across full-set accounting, month-end closing, financial reporting, tax & statutory compliance, audit coordination, and finance process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Financial Reporting

Manage the full set of accounts, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.
Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
Prepare monthly management accounts, financial statements, variance analysis, and supporting schedules.
Monitor and supervise the day-to-day operations of accounts receivable, POS transactions, payment gateway and merchant settlements, and collection activities.
Review accounting workings prepared by finance staff, including POS sales against payment gateway/merchant settlements, bank reconciliations, trade receivables, and general ledger accounts.
Ensure timely verification and resolution of payment discrepancies, unallocated receipts, bank variances, and outstanding balances.
Review the accuracy and completeness of accounting records and ensure proper documentation and supporting schedules are maintained.
Supervise and provide guidance to finance team members to ensure accounting tasks are completed accurately and within established deadlines.

Audit, Tax & Statutory Compliance

Ensure compliance with Malaysian accounting, taxation, SST, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
Review SST and tax compliance workings and filings prior to submission.
Coordinate corporate tax, SST, and other indirect tax matters, where applicable, with relevant internal and external parties.
Ensure timely preparation, filing, and payment of statutory obligations.
Prepare for and coordinate the annual financial audit process.
Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, corporate secretarial agents, and relevant government and regulatory authorities when required.
Ensure audit schedules, supporting documents, and information requested by external parties are prepared accurately and submitted on a timely basis.

Business Planning & Financial Control

Participate in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
Perform analytical reviews of actual results against budget, forecast, and prior-period performance.
Identify and highlight significant variances, KPI shortfalls, and potential improvement opportunities to management.
Monitor actual financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and business targets.
Provide financial insights and analysis to support management decision-making.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

Maintain and continuously improve finance policies, procedures, internal controls, and approval processes.
Ensure appropriate controls are in place over financial transactions, reconciliations, collections, and reporting.
Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve operational efficiency, and enhance the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
Support the implementation and enhancement of finance systems, processes, and reporting tools where required.
Ensure compliance with established finance policies and internal control procedures.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent professional qualification.
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounting.
Experience in Retail, E-commerce, or multi-channel retail operations will be an added advantage.
Strong knowledge of Malaysian accounting, taxation, SST, and statutory compliance requirements.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or Zeoniq is preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including advanced Excel functions, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and accountability in financial reporting and record-keeping.
Highly responsible, deadline-driven, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with sound professional judgement.
Hands-on, reliable, and comfortable working in a lean and fast-paced finance environment.
Able to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members and other departments.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

ASSISTANT MANAGER, FINANCE