Assistant Finance Manager

Job Overview Our client, a leading player in the Industrial Manufacturing & Metals industry, is seeking a capable and independent Assistant Manager / Senior Executive, Accounts to manage a full spectrum of accounting activities. This role is responsible for overseeing month-end closing processes, preparing accurate financial reports, ensuring compliance with statutory and tax regulations, and coordinating external audit activities.

Key Responsibilities

Full Set of Accounts Manage and maintain the full spectrum of accounting operations, ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial records. Financial Reporting Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, and other reporting deliverables within stipulated timelines. Month-End Closing Perform month-end accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to facilitate timely financial close.

Closing & Reporting Deliverables Compile, review, and finalize closing schedules and financial reports required for periodic reporting. Accounts Payable & Transaction Processing Review invoices, billing records, and payment transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization. Budgeting Support Assist in the preparation, consolidation, and monitoring of annual budgets and financial forecasts.

Compliance & Financial Governance Ensure financial records and processes comply with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and internal control policies. Audit Coordination Prepare audit schedules and supporting documents and serve as the key liaison with external auditors during statutory audits. Ad Hoc Assignments Support management on special projects, process improvement initiatives, and other assigned finance-related matters.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience managing full-set accounts and financial reporting activities. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet reporting deadlines with minimal supervision. Strong communication skills in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin.

Mandarin proficiency is required to support Mandarin-speaking stakeholders. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and familiar with accounting systems and ERP platforms. Willingness to travel locally and internationally as required by business operations.