Assistant Account

Multrans; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance-focused company in Malaysia is looking for a dedicated finance professional to monitor cash flow and prepare reports. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Finance and at least 3 years of related experience. Key responsibilities include managing financial reporting, supervising junior staff, and coordinating audits. Fluency in English, Bahasa Melayu, and Mandarin is required. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of working experience in the related field.
• Preferably an Assistant Manager specializing in Finance – General Accounting/Cost Accounting.
• Fluency in English, Bahasa Melayu, and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cash flow position and prepare cash flow projection reports.
• Research and secure additional banking facilities for business expansion.
• Prepare full sets of accounts and monthly management reports.
• Supervise and guide junior staff in their daily tasks.
• Coordinate statutory audits and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Team player

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving skills

Supervision skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accountancy, Business, or related field

Job description

Overview

• Monitor the company's cash flow position and prepare cash flow projection reports to ensure healthy cash flow throughout the year.
• Research and secure additional banking facilities to support business expansion, liaising with bankers to obtain favourable terms.
• Assist in setting up the company in Asia, including travel for accounting and payroll purposes, supervising finance staff, and monitoring accounting and payroll records.
• Prepare full sets of accounts, including journal entries and account reconciliations, adhering to specific deadlines for bonus pay-outs and audit purposes.
• Prepare and submit monthly management reports with supporting schedules, analysing cost issues and suggesting improvement plans.
• Prepare and review monthly project analysis reports, performing financial and ratio analysis, and providing commentary on findings.
• Handle banker acceptance and factoring applications, preparing required documentation.
• Supervise and guide junior staff in their daily tasks, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Act as a co-driver of department KPIs and represent the Head of Department during their absence, presenting monthly KPI reports to management.
• Assist in establishing, enforcing, updating, and improving departmental SOPs, systems, and processes to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate statutory audits and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, submitting final management accounts for audit within deadlines.
• Ensure accurate transactions are properly recorded and entered into the accounting system.
• Liaise with auditors, financial institutions, and other relevant professional authorities to resolve issues in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform other ad hoc accounting assignments as assigned.

Job Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor\'s Degree in Finance, Accountancy, Business, or a related field. • At least 3 years of working experience in the related field.
• Preferably an Assistant Manager specializing in Finance – General Accounting /Cost Accounting or equivalent.
• A team player with a strong sense of responsibility, able to work independently under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.
• Good problem-solving and supervision skills.
• English, Bahasa Melayu and Mandarin language fluency – spoken and written.