Assistant Accounts Manager

SDP Packaging; Kulai; On-site; MYR 84,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

SDP Packaging is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to manage daily accounting operations, including bank updates, FX contracts, and AP/AR processes. You will oversee bank guarantees, LC applications, and fund transfers, and prepare month-end reports with auditors during annual audits.

The role requires 5+ years of accounting experience, proficiency in SAP/ERP, and strong Excel skills. English and Malay fluency is essential; knowledge of Chinese documentation is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance or a professional qualification.
• Min 5+ years accounting experience.
• Experience with SAP or ERP preferred.
• Proficient in MS Excel.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Understanding of LC and Bank facilities.
• Bilingual English and Malay; Chinese documentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Update daily bank balances and BA settlements.
• Book FX contracts and allocate cash flows for settlements.
• Review invoices, CNs and DNs for accuracy.
• Verify AP vouchers and TT forms.
• Oversee daily AP and AR operations.
• Prepare bank guarantee renewals and LC applications; coordinate fund transfers.
• Check journal entries including depreciation, prepayments, interest, payroll.
• Review monthly closing stock and LMW reports before deadlines.
• Compile ledger data for month-end management reports.

Skills

Accounting

MS Excel

Bank reconciliation

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

LCCI or ACCA

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

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This role involves managing daily accounting operations, including bank balance updates, foreign exchange contracts, and accounts payable and receivable functions. You will oversee bank guarantee renewals, LC applications, and coordinate fund transfers. The position requires preparation of month-end management reports, cost analysis, and maintenance of systematic records for audit purposes, with coordination of external auditors during the annual audit period.

Key responsibilities

• Update daily bank balances and schedule Bank Acceptance (BA) due date settlements
• Book foreign exchange (FX) contracts and allocate necessary cash flows for settlement amounts
• Review and check sales orders, invoices, Credit Notes (CN), and Debit Notes (DN)
• Verify Account Payable (AP) Payment Vouchers and Telegraphic Transfer (TT) Forms
• Oversee daily AP and AR operations
• Manage the preparation of bank guarantee renewals, LC applications, and coordinate fund transfers for customs levy amounts into the corporate bank account
• Check standard journal entries, including fixed asset depreciation schedules, prepayment allocations, term loan interest and payroll
• Check and review monthly closing stock and LMW reports before deadline
• Assist in gathering and combining ledger data to generate month-end management reports for review
• Keep systematic records of bank debit advices, fixed asset purchases, and BA documentation to assist auditors during the annual audit period

About you

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a professional qualification (e.g., LCCI or ACCA)
• Minimum 5+ years of accounting experience
• Prior experience working with SAP or other ERP accounting software systems is highly preferred
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Basic understanding of standard banking facilities (LC, Bank Acceptance)
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to stick to structured month-end deadlines
• Conversational English and Malay. Ability to review or handle basic documentation in Chinese is an advantage