Assistant Manager, Finance

Job Purpose

To support accurate financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, taxation, and internal controls for assigned companies, while providing timely financial insights to support management decision making.

Job Responsibilities

Financial

• Responsible for preparing monthly, quarterly and yearly management accounts, Group submissions and financial statements, ensuring quality and accurate management financial reports are produced within the stipulated timelines.
• Prepare/Review monthly reconciliations including timely clearance of reconciling items and general accounting processes
• Attend to financial queries from other departments for assigned township
• Participate in township meetings to update on the latest developments and provide financial input to enhance the feasibility of the product
• Review budget costing for ongoing and completed phases - to identify and accrue cost overrun or adjust for any cost saving

Taxation

• Prepare/Review and ensure timely submission of annual tax computation and tax returns, tax estimation, SST and other tax matters
• Review corporate tax computations and supporting schedules for submission through the Malaysia Income Tax Reporting System (MITRS), ensuring compliance with LHDN requirements

Audit

• Liaise with auditors and be responsible for preparing/reviewing statutory accounts in accordance with MFRS and other applicable standards
• Prepare/Review of statutory accounts for accuracy and completeness and attend to statutory audit issues
• Review annual financial statements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with MBRS (Malaysia Business Reporting System) requirements prior to submission

Annual Operating Plan (Budgeting)/Forecast

• Responsible for preparing/reviewing the Annual Operating Plan / forecast to be set as the measurement tool against current achievement to enhance quality of decision making

Internal Control/System Improvement

• Ensure financial transactions are recorded in accordance with Group policies and procedures and recommend areas for improvement
• Participate in automation and digitalization initiatives relating to financial reporting and planning function

People and communication

• Coach and guide subordinates in all financial matters

Educational/Professional Qualification

Degree in Accounting or equivalent, preferably with professional membership

Additional Requirement

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Proficient in financial systems and ERP platforms (e.g. IFCA, BPC)
• Good analytical skills with attention to detail, hands-on and able to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Must have property development industry experience (at least 4 to 6 years)