Accounts Manager (Finance)

AXRAIL SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AXRAIL SDN. BHD. seeks an Assistant Accounts Manager to lead the finance function, including accounting, monthly closings, reporting and analysis, and audit support to ensure compliance with financial standards and regulations.

The role collaborates with business leaders to drive growth and improve performance. Reporting to the GM with a dotted line to the Group Reporting Manager, you will oversee cash flow, supervise AP/AR, participate in budgeting, and liaise with auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting is required; professional qualification an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong accounting knowledge and ERP proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage full set of accounts and monthly financial/management reporting.
• Oversee cash flow projections and ensure funds for operations.
• Supervise AP/AR to ensure timely processing and accuracy.
• Participate in budgeting and monitoring of the annual budget.
• Prepare year-end reports, liaise with auditors, and coordinate audits.
• Prepare deferred tax computations and handle SST, withholding tax, and corporate income tax submissions.
• Support financial performance analysis and ERP implementation.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Tax compliance

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Independent work

Deadline driven

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

ERP system

Excel

MS Office

Job description

The Assistant Accounts Manager will oversee the finance function, including account processing, monthly closing activities, financial reporting & analysis, and audit support to ensure compliance with financial standards and regulations. Additionally, the role involves collaborating with business leaders to drive and grow the business.

The position reports to the GM of the business unit, with dotted functional reporting line to the Group Reporting Manager.

Key responsibilities

Manage the full set of accounts and all aspect of monthly financial/management reporting.

Oversee cash flow projections, ensuring sufficient funds are available to support ongoing operations.

Supervise Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) to ensure timely and accurate transaction processing and record keeping.

Participate in budgeting and monitoring of the annual budget.

Prepare year-end reports for audit, liaise with auditors, and coordinate the external audit process.

Prepare deferred tax computations and handle tax compliance matters, including SST, withholding tax, and corporate income tax submissions.

Support business with financial performance analysis, such as project profitability.

Assist in ERP system implementation by providing finance's input and liaising with other departments.

Support finance-related projects and ad hoc tasks as required.

Qualification and Skills

Applicants must possess at least Bachelor's Degree in Finance/ Accounting. Professional Qualification in Accounting (ie: ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CPA, MIA & etc.) is an advantage.

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Strong fundamental accounting knowledge.

Proficient in ERP system and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Analytical mindset with attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.

Strong communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Capable of working under pressure and meeting tight reporting timelines.

Application Questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• How many years of Financial Management Reporting experience do you have?
• Do you have a professional membership with an accounting body?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Full Set Accountant?
• How many years' experience do you have as an Accounts Payable and Receivable Accountant?
• Which of the following accounting tasks are you familiar with?
• How many years' experience do you have as an Accounts and Tax Executive?

In just six years, we have grown from a vision of one to a team of fifty with operations in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. We take immense pride as a fully homegrown enterprise borne out of Southeast Asia and staffed by its brightest talents. It is the latter that sets us apart from others. Where others may perceive youth as a risk of experience, we see youthful enthusiasm as the bedrock of our success – creating a 'fail fast, learn fast' environment for bias-free ideation, speedy agility and personal ownership.