Assistant Manager, Finance

About the Client

Our client is a regional industrial automation and power system provider, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and integration of process control systems, power distribution panels, and Ex solar PV systems. They serve a diverse range of industries, including oil & gas, grains, edible oils, and food manufacturing. With a strong international presence across Malaysia, China, Singapore, and Thailand, the company operates multiple manufacturing facilities and branch offices. Their customer base spans over 50 markets globally, including Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Assistant Finance Manager to join the finance team. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial operations across the group. You will be responsible for full-set accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance, cash flow monitoring, and process improvements. This position also offers the opportunity to lead junior staff, liaise with external stakeholders, and participate in system implementation projects and other finance-related initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Full-SetAccounting: Prepare and maintain full sets of accounts, includinggeneral ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bankreconciliations.
• FinancialClosing: Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closingactivities in a timely and accurate manner.
• Reporting: Preparemanagement reports, financial statements, and cash flow forecasts formanagement review.
• Compliance: Ensurecompliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutoryrequirements (including SST/GST and corporate tax submissions).
• StakeholderLiaison: Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, bankers,company secretaries, and regulatory authorities.
• Treasury &Cash Flow: Monitor cash flow and treasury functions to ensuresufficient working capital.
• ProcessImprovement: Review and improve accounting processes, financialcontrols, and operational efficiencies.
• Team Supervision: Superviseand guide junior finance staff when required.
• RecordMaintenance: Ensure proper documentation and maintenance ofaccounting records and supporting documents.
• Projects &Ad-Hoc: Participate in finance-related projects, systemimplementation initiatives, and handle ad-hoc assignments as assigned bymanagement.

Job Requirements

• Education: Degreein Accountancy, Finance, or equivalent professional qualification(ACCA/CPA).
• ProfessionalMembership: Certified MIA member.
• Experience: Minimum5 years of working experience in finance or accounting, preferably withexposure to operational or manufacturing accounting.
• TechnicalKnowledge: Strong knowledge of accounting standards, taxation,and financial reporting.
• Software Skills: Proficientin accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Soft Skills: Goodanalytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• PersonalAttributes: Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines,with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidate will be notified.

For more information, you may reach out to Jamie at her email at [Confidential Information] or WhatsApp her at +6012 238 9953

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