Our Client:
A growing and well-established organization with multi-functional business operations, supporting both operational and commercial activities through structured financial governance, sound internal controls, and compliance-driven accounting practices.
Role Overview:
The Assistant Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing general ledger functions and supporting full-spectrum accounting operations to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with statutory requirements, and effective financial controls. The role plays a critical part in maintaining financial integrity and supporting management decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee general ledger accounting activities, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely month-end and year-end closing in accordance with accounting standards and internal policies.
- Supervise and review accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, including invoicing, collections, vendor invoice processing, payment scheduling, and resolution of discrepancies.
- Prepare and review monthly financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, trial balances, and management reports, ensuring accuracy and audit readiness.
- Monitor job costing, billing accuracy, and profitability analysis, ensuring proper cost allocation and financial control across operational activities.
- Perform bank reconciliations, fund planning, and cash flow monitoring to ensure sufficient liquidity and effective financial management.
- Oversee payroll processing, including salary computation, reconciliations, and confidentiality of payroll data.
- Manage statutory and regulatory submissions, including income tax, PCB, EPF, SOCSO, EIS, and other relevant statutory contributions, ensuring full compliance with local regulations.
- Coordinate GST or other indirect tax submissions, including quarterly filings, reconciliations, and documentation support.
- Maintain proper accounting records, documentation, and filing systems to support internal controls, audits, and management reviews.
- Liaise with auditors, tax agents, banks, vendors, and internal stakeholders to address accounting matters and support financial operations.
- Support budgeting activities, ad-hoc financial analysis, and reporting requests from management to aid operational and strategic decision-making.
Qualifications:
- Degree or professional qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience in full set of accounts, with strong exposure to general ledger management.
- Solid understanding of financial reporting, statutory compliance, payroll processing, and tax regulations.
- Experience in logistics, shipping, warehousing, or service-oriented industries will be an added advantage.
- Proficient in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel, with strong attention to detail and reconciliation skills.
- Good analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong sense of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism in handling financial and payroll information.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
