Account Assistant Manager

MHA Consultancy Services; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Assistant Manager for Accounting & Corporate Advisory. This role involves managing accounting operations, reviewing financial statements, and supporting financial planning. Candidates should have a degree in Accounting/Finance, 4-6 years of experience, and fluency in English and Mandarin. A hybrid work model is available, providing flexibility while collaborating closely with senior leadership on critical financial matters.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Fluent in written and spoken English & Mandarin.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide the accounting team across daily operations.
• Review financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support in financial planning and analysis.

Skills

Accounting

Financial reporting

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Professional certification (ACCA/CPA/ICAEW)

Job description

Assistant Manager - Accounting & Corporate Advisory

About the Role:

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you’ll assist in managing the Accounting Department for the SEA region and provide timely, accurate financial reports to support strategic business decisions. This is a well-rounded accounting and advisory role, with the added opportunity to contribute to corporate structuring and exploratory IPO-related planning.

This position is based in our KL office with a hybrid work model available.

Candidates with experience in Shared Services Unit, BPO agencies, Fintech, or Web 3.0 sectors, and those with IPO or listing preparation experience are highly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and guide the accounting team across daily operations (AP, AR, CC, GL), monthly/annual closing, and reporting.
• Review financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Support in financial planning and analysis, including preparing financial forecasts, cash flow projections, and variance analysis.
• Manage audits, cash flow, and bank reconciliations.
• Drive improvements in workflows, internal controls, and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with other departments to support budgeting and strategic decisions.
• Report directly to CFO and engage with senior leadership on finance matters.

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or professional certification (ACCA/CPA/ICAEW).
• 4 to 6 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Fluent in written and spoken English & Mandarin. We are seeking candidates proficient in Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.
• Familiarity with listing processes or having participated in IPO-related projects is a plus.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive, solution-driven mindset.