Assistant Accounts Manager

We are looking for a proactive, detailed-oriented Assistant Accounts Manager based at our clients's Johor Bahru office!

If you thrive in managing full-spectrum accounting operations, guiding team members, and taking ownership of financial planning, this role is for you.

• Position: Assistant Accounts Manager
• Location: Tampoi, Johor
• Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

As an Assistant Accounts Manager, you will oversee day-to-day financial operations and lead our accounting team toward operational excellence:

• Full-Spectrum Accounting: Manage P&L, balance sheets, AR/AP, GL functions, financial reporting, and timely closing of monthly/yearly management accounts.
• Team Leadership: Direct, mentor, and build an efficient finance team to streamline daily accounting workflows.
• Financial Planning & Control: Lead cash flow management, budgeting, financial analysis, and maintain proper accounting systems/procedures.
• Treasury & Credit Control: Oversee banking facilities (trade & finance) and execute effective credit control policies for timely collections.
• Tax & Compliance: Manage tax matters and ensure accurate maintenance of the fixed asset register.
• Stakeholder Management: Liaise directly with external auditors, tax agents, bankers, lawyers, and relevant government authorities.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Financial Accounting or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum 4–5 years of hands-on working experience in operational accounting.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead a team independently and effectively communicate with internal & external stakeholders.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in accounting principles, financial statement preparation, data analysis, and accounting software.
• Core Attributes: High attention to detail, strong mathematical/analytical skills, and sound financial management knowledge.
• Must be able to speak Malay, English & Mandarin (due to business nature)