Assistant Account Manager

IJM Corporation Berhad; Johor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction company in Johor Bahru is seeking an experienced accountant to prepare and review accounts, oversee tax submissions, and assist in budgeting. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a professional qualification, with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. The role requires good communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders and includes guiding junior staff and supporting process improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills to liaise with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review full set of accounts and supporting schedules.
• Oversee preparation of tax schedules and related statutory reports.
• Assist in preparing consolidated accounts and budgets.
• Review account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, and suppliers.
• Guide junior accounting staff to ensure compliance.
• Support process improvement initiatives and system enhancements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Professional Accounting qualification

Job description

Overview

Construction Division - Johor Bahru | Full Time | 5-day work week

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review full set of accounts and all supporting schedules for monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Oversee the preparation and review of tax schedules for yearly tax submissions, quarterly related party transactions and financial assistance reports and other related statutory and management reports.
• Assist in and coordinate the preparation of consolidated accounts, annual budgets and cash flow projections, including variance analysis and management reporting.
• Review reconciliation of accounting records with suppliers and bank statements, investigate discrepancies and ensure timely resolution.
• Liaise and coordinate with internal and external auditors, tax consultants, suppliers, sub-contractors and other relevant parties to resolve accounting and audit matters.
• Provide guidance and supervision to junior accounting staff to ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Ensure adherence to relevant policies, procedures and work instructions as defined in the Company’s Quality System and internal control framework.
• Support finance management in process improvement initiatives and system enhancements when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Finance or a Professional Accounting qualification or equivalent.
• Strong analytical skills attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.