Assistant Accounting Manager

GLOBAL PETS SDN. BHD.; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EPF

SOCSO

EIS

Medical & Hospitalization Leave

Job summary

GLOBAL PETS SDN. BHD. is seeking an Assistant Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations and support timely preparation of accurate financial reports.

The role supervises the accounting team, coordinates month-end closing, and ensures records, reconciliations and documents are maintained. Ideally, the candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance with at least five years of relevant experience and supervisory exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• At least five years of relevant accounting experience with supervisory or team-lead experience.
• Strong experience in full-set accounts, month-end closing and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent is an advantage.
• Experience in a multi-entity or Group accounting environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing processes
• Review management accounts, general ledger entries and supporting schedules
• Ensure financial reports are accurate, complete and submitted within the required deadlines
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger and bank reconciliations
• Review supplier invoices, payment requisitions, staff claims and supporting documents before submission for approval
• Coordinate audit schedules and supporting documents for the annual statutory audit
• Assist in preparing the annual budget and periodic financial forecasts
• Support the financial integration of newly acquired entities into the Group's accounting and reporting processes
• Allocate work and monitor the team's completion of assigned tasks
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, reporting and internal controls

Skills

People management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Autocount Accounting Software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Assistant Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the Group's daily accounting operations and supporting the timely preparation of accurate financial reports. The position supervises the accounting team, coordinates month-end closing and ensures that accounting records, reconciliations and supporting documents are properly maintained. The role also supports the Senior Finance Manager in Group reporting, audit, tax compliance and the financial integration of newly acquired entities.

Key responsibilities

Coordinate the monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing processes

Review management accounts, general ledger entries and supporting schedules

Ensure financial reports are accurate, complete and submitted within the required deadlines

Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger and bank reconciliations

Review supplier invoices, payment requisitions, staff claims and supporting documents before submission for approval

Coordinate audit schedules and supporting documents for the annual statutory audit

Assist in preparing the annual budget and periodic financial forecasts

Support the financial integration of newly acquired entities into the Group's accounting and reporting processes

Allocate work and monitor the team's completion of assigned tasks

Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, reporting and internal controls

About you

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline

At least five years of relevant accounting experience, including supervisory or team-lead experience

Strong experience in full-set accounts, month-end closing and financial reporting

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software

Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent is an advantage

Experience in a multi-entity or Group accounting environment is preferred

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as an Assistant Accounting Manager?
• Have you completed a professional qualification in accounting?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• Do you have experience using Autocount Accounting Software?

At GLOBAL PETS, our vision is to be the market leader of the pet care industry. GLOBAL PETS runs fully integrated pet supplies and pet care stores; it envisioned being the nationwide leader in pet specialty. In the state of Johor, Malaysia, we are the leading specialty retailer of premium pet food, supplies and services with a commitment to quality humane pet care and education. Our strategy is to offer our customers a complete assortment of pet supplies at affordable prices, with superior levels of pet care services at convenient locations, by hiring pet lovers as ambassadors to guide our customers in adopting quality pet loving lifestyles.

Today, our company runs 18 specialty stores within the Iskandar Development Region in South Johor, Malaysia. Within the next five years, we aim to operate approximately 30 neighbourhood stores in Johor and Kuala Lumpur and a leading online interactive social shopping environment for pet supplies in Malaysia. We aim to be the leading pet speciality retailer that provides the products, services and advice that help instill a quality lifestyle for all pets and their loving human companions.

We are animal lovers, just like you and we are committed to animal care, educating responsible pet owners and supporting animal welfare Our stores carry some 2,500 pet-related items, including premium cat and dog foods, collars, leashes, grooming items, toys, and animal habitats. Our stores also offer pet grooming, boarding, and training. We actively sponsor pet adoptions, working closely with local animal welfare organisations, animal shows, health checks, training workshops, dog parks and charity events.

Product & Services

Sales of Pet, Pet Grooming, Pet Boarding and Day Care, Pet Retail, Cremation

At GLOBAL PETS, our vision is to be the market leader of the pet care industry. GLOBAL PETS runs fully integrated pet supplies and pet care stores; it envisioned being the nationwide leader in pet specialty. In the state of Johor, Malaysia, we are the leading specialty retailer of premium pet food, supplies and services with a commitment to quality humane pet care and education. Our strategy is to offer our customers a complete assortment of pet supplies at affordable prices, with superior levels of pet care services at convenient locations, by hiring pet lovers as ambassadors to guide our customers in adopting quality pet loving lifestyles.

Today, our company runs 18 specialty stores within the Iskandar Development Region in South Johor, Malaysia. Within the next five years, we aim to operate approximately 30 neighbourhood stores in Johor and Kuala Lumpur and a leading online interactive social shopping environment for pet supplies in Malaysia. We aim to be the leading pet speciality retailer that provides the products, services and advice that help instill a quality lifestyle for all pets and their loving human companions.

We are animal lovers, just like you and we are committed to animal care, educating responsible pet owners and supporting animal welfare Our stores carry some 2,500 pet-related items, including premium cat and dog foods, collars, leashes, grooming items, toys, and animal habitats. Our stores also offer pet grooming, boarding, and training. We actively sponsor pet adoptions, working closely with local animal welfare organisations, animal shows, health checks, training workshops, dog parks and charity events.

Product & Services

Sales of Pet, Pet Grooming, Pet Boarding and Day Care, Pet Retail, Cremation

Perks and benefits EPF, SOCSO, EIS, Medical & Hospitalization Leave,

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