Assistant Accounts Manager / Accounts Manager

Mascot Engineering; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Johor Bahru seeks an Assistant Accounts Manager. The ideal candidate will oversee financial reporting, supervise accounting operations, ensure compliance with regulations, and lead a finance team. Applicants should hold a relevant degree and have 5-7 years of experience in finance and accounting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting roles.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Autocount).
• Strong knowledge of financial and tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Supervise daily accounting operations including AR, AP, GL, and payroll.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations.

Skills

Attention to details

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA, ACCA, or similar certification

Tools

Autocount

Job description

Assistant Accounts Manager / Accounts Manager

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· Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

· Oversee and monitor cash flow, budgeting, expenses and forecasting processes.

· Monitor and analyze financial performance, provide financial insights and develop the strategy proposal to senior management for improvements.

· Ensure all financial records are accurate and up to date.

2. Accounting & Costing:

· Supervise daily accounting operations including AR, AP, GL, and payroll payment process including the statutory payment.

· Ensure timely reconciliation of bank statements and ledgers.

· Oversee and ensure the accuracy of the month-end and year-end closing processes.

· Prepare project costing report.

· Prepare in closing accounts, ensure accounting records remain accurate and meet all financial reporting deadlines.

· Prepare monthly departmental expenses and cost analysis.

3. Compliance & Controls:

· Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations.

· Coordinate with external auditors and manage audit processes.

· Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard assets.

· Handle tax filings and ensure compliance with financial laws.

· Work with auditors during financial audits.

4. Team Management:

· Lead and mentor the junior of finance and accounting team.

· Assign tasks, set goals, and conduct performance evaluations.

What do we look for on this talent:

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).

· Professional certifications are highly desirable.

· Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting roles.

· Proficiency in accounting software (Autocount)

· Ability to think out of the box and be creative.

· Strong knowledge of financial and tax regulations.

· Attention to details and good organizational skills.

· CPA, ACCA, or similar certification is an added advantage.

· Good with numbers.

· Knowledge on E-Invoicing is a must.

· Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

· Possess excellent people management skill in leading the team to meet the deadlines.

· English & Mandarin speaking required. We are seeking candidates proficient in Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.

· Able to travel within Johor Bahru.

If you believe you are meeting the requirements and are a good fit, you can drop your update resume with your latest payslip, highest education certificate & transcript to [e-mail]

Regret to inform only shortlisted candidate will be notified

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