Assistant Account Manager / Manager

NSK GROCER (KL) SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Finance/Accounts Manager to oversee financial operations. Responsibilities include financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have 5-8 years of experience in the retail industry, strong leadership skills, and familiarity with accounting software and ERP systems. Join a dynamic team aiming for digital transformation and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 5–8 years of relevant working experience, preferably in retail.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of financial statements.
• Ensure accurate ledger maintenance and reconciliation.
• Perform financial reporting and analysis.
• Manage day-to-day accounting functions.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Professional certification such as ACCA, CPA, or CIMA

Tools

ERP/accounting systems such as SQL, SAP, or AutoCount

Retail POS systems

Accounting software

Inventory management tools

Job description

The Finance/Accounts Manager plays a key role in overseeing and managing the financial operations of the retail/supermarket business. This includes financial planning, budgeting, reporting, inventory cost control, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal policies. The role also requires strong collaboration with operations, merchandising, and senior leadership to drive financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.
• Ensure accurate and complete ledger maintenance and reconciliation.
• Perform financial analysis and reporting to the management. Highlight cost irregularities or variances and recommend improvement activities.
• Manage day-to-day accounting functions including AR/AP, cash flow, GL, and petty cash.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing, transaction completeness across all accounting modules in accounting and ERP system.
• Maintain proper documentation and filing for audit and regulatory purposes.
• Work closely with the operations and purchasing teams to monitor inventory levels, COGS, shrinkage, and stock variances.
• Perform stock reconciliation and assist in stocktaking processes, ensure accuracy on stock level.
• Analyse promotional and discount impact on profitability.
• Ensure compliance with transfer pricing, WHT, income tax, and all statutory regulations.
• Coordinate with internal external auditors, tax audit and consultants, and company secretary.
• Implement internal control processes to safeguard company assets.
• Supervise and guide the finance/accounts team.
• Review performance, provide coaching and ensure continual improvement in processes.
• Establish and maintain SOPs and accounting policies in line with group standards and drive opportunities to automate workflows.

Requirements

• Professional certification such as ACCA, CPA, or CIMA.
• At least 5–8 years of relevant working experience, preferably in the retail or supermarket industry.
• Familiarity with retail POS systems, accounting software, and inventory management tools.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities across branches.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP/accounting systems such as SQL, SAP, or AutoCount.
• Knowledge of Info-Tech or other time‑attendance integration is a plus.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.

About NSK Grocer

NSK Grocer (KL) Sdn Bhd (“NSK Grocer”) (Registration No. 202101003378 (1403676A) is jointly owned by Versatile Creative Berhad and NSK Trading Sdn Bhd.

The holding Company, Versatile Creative Berhad (“VCB”) is a public listed company on the Main Board of the Malaysia n Stock Exchange. The businesses of VCB are very diverse and each and every of this business are the leader in its industries itself.

NSK Trading Sdn Bhd as the join owner of NSK Grocer is one of the biggest retailers in Malaysia offers variety of groceries and household goods.

NSK Grocer is a trading, wholesale and retail grocery business with a greater focus on premium products. We offer both food and non-food product. Our food line including fresh groceries, commodities, beverage, and diary products.

On the top of that, NSK Grocer will explore for digital transformation by online store to stay competitive and relevant to serve the consumers.

Why Join us: We aim to be the leading wholesale and retail company by providing high quality ranges of products. We are currently looking for committed and qualified candidate to join our dynamics teams. We have a creative and innovative corporate culture that help our employees thrive and we provide opportunities for career advancement within the company.

Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, MY