Job Description
Key Responsibilities
1. Closing & Financial Operations
· Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
· Oversee Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and General Ledger (GL) functions to maintain compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
· Monitor cash flow and funding requirements to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations.
· Manage and control petty cash transactions.
· Oversee and ensure compliance with Sales and Service Tax (SST), e-Invoicing, and other reporting requirements.
2. Financial Reporting
· Prepare financial statements and accounting records in line with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS), statutory requirements, and Group policies.
· Generate management reports, including variance analysis and actionable insights to support business decision-making.
3. Compliance & External Liaison
· Coordinate and ensure timely submission of statutory, regulatory and other external requirements.
· Liaise with auditors, tax authorities, and other external parties as necessary.
4. Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Support
· Identify and implement process improvements, tools, and system enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy within Finance and Accounting.
· Provide financial guidance and collaborate with other departments on ad hoc projects and operational matters as required.
5. Asset Verification & Inventory Management
· Conduct verification of company assets and manage inventory write-offs, ensuring accurate recording and compliance with internal policies.
JobRequirements
Education & Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
· Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, MIA) is preferred.
Experience
· Minimum 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience for Assistant Manager; 5–8 years for Manager level.
· Strong experience in full-cycle accounting, including AP/AR, GL, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
· Exposure to statutory compliance requirements such as SST, e-Invoicing, and other Malaysian tax regulations.
Technical Skills
· Proficient in accounting software (e.g., SAP, SQL-based ERP, or similar) and MS Office (especially Excel).
· Strong knowledge of Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) and local statutory requirements.
· Experience in preparing management reports with variance analysis and actionable insights.
Core Competencies
· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
· Excellent organizational and time management skills, able to meet tight deadlines.
· Ability to identify process improvements and implement practical solutions.
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise effectively with internal departments and external parties.
· High integrity and ethical standards in handling financial information.
Other Requirements
· Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
· Adaptability and willingness to support ad hoc projects and cross-functional initiatives.
