Accounts Assistant Section Manager

Penfibre - Film Division; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia seeks a finance professional to oversee monthly, quarterly and annual closings, with emphasis on accuracy and timely reporting. You will coordinate with manufacturing and operations to align plans, manage tax compliance and ensure robust internal controls across the group.

The role involves supervision of finance staff, collaboration with auditors and regulatory bodies, and interactions with the parent company in English. Training opportunities in Japan may be offered.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS), SST, and local tax laws.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing process including management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate financial records, consolidated accounts and statutory reporting on a timely and accurate basis.
• Manage e-invoices, verify validity and ensure compliance with tax regulations.

Skills

MFRS & SST

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Analytical

Communication

Negotiation & decision making

Teamwork

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

• · Managing monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing process, including management accounts,
• balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• . Ensures accurate financial records, consolidated account and statutory reporing are done on timely and
• accurate basis.
• . Manage e-invoices, verifying validity and ensuring compliance with LHDN guidelines and regulations

2. Budgeting & Forecasting

• · Prepare the annual budget preparation and periodic forecasting exercises.
• · Work closely with manufacturing and operations teams to align financial plans with production output and cost structure.

3.Cash Flow, Working Capital & Performance

• · Manage and monitor cash flow, bank balances, borrowings and banking facilities across the Group, including cash flow forecasting and funding requirements.
• · Monitor receivables, payables and inventory levels, including ageing positions, and work with the respective business units to improve collections, manage payment commitments and optimise working capital.

4. Taxation & Compliance

• · Ensure timely submission of imported services tax, withholding tax and other statutory reports.
• · Liaise with auditors, tax agents, and regulatory bodies (e.g., LHDN, SSM, MIDA).
• · Support in managing transfer pricing documentation.

5. Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• · Support implementation and monitoring of internal controls within finance and related departments.
• · Participate in stock counts and audits.
• · Ensure timely preparation of information and supporting schedules required for statutory audit, tax compliance and other financial reporting requirements.
• · Follow up on audit findings and finance-related control issues to ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
• · Perform any other finance-related duties, projects and ad hoc assignments as may be required by Management from time to time.

6. Team Support & Supervision

• · Guide and supervise finance staff in daily operations.
• · Provide training and coaching on accounting procedures, compliance, and system usage.

7. Other duties

• . Any other ad-hoc tasks as required by management.
• . Work closely with supervisors and team members to achieve departmental objectives.
• . Communicate and coordinate with the Parent Company in Japan in English.
• . Opportunity to attend training programs in Japan .
  

Skills required:

• a. Strong knowledge of Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS), SST, and local tax laws.
• b. Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, or similar).
• c. Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• d. Analytical, detail-oriented, and good communication skills.
• e. Strong negotiation skills and decision making are essential.
• f. Strong teamwork by contributing to group efforts supporting colleagues and fostering a positive environment