Assistant Finance Manager

Astaka Holdings; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Astaka Holdings, based in Johor Bahru, is launching a health-tech lighting brand across Singapore and Malaysia. The role supports operations in both markets, ensuring accurate financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow, and month-end close.

You will work closely with the Senior Finance Manager, senior management, auditors, and cross-functional teams to drive timely, decision-ready numbers and scalable processes as the business grows within a regionally-listed group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Good knowledge of SFRS and Singapore accounting practices is required.
• Experience in preparing financial statements for Singapore-incorporated companies is preferred.
• Knowledge of Singapore GST and statutory compliance is an added advantage.
• Able to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle full set of accounts: AP, AR, GL, and bank reconciliations.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing and prepare monthly management accounts.
• Process supplier invoices, customer billings, receipts, and payments.
• Monitor customer collections and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Maintain and reconcile inventory records (COGS, stock movements).
• Assist in budgeting, cash flow monitoring, and financial analysis.
• Prepare schedules for audit, tax, and statutory reporting.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, bankers, suppliers, and customers on accounting matters.
• Support the implementation and improvement of accounting systems and processes.
• Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned.

Skills

Work independently

Meet deadlines

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We're launching an innovative health-tech lighting brand across Singapore and Malaysia — backed by an established, regionally-listed group — and we're looking for a Assistant Finance Manager to shape its identity, voice, and presence. It's a rare mix: the ownership and excitement of building a brand from day one, with the stability of a well-resourced group behind you.

We are looking someone with "GOOD KNOWLEDGE OF SINGAPORE FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS (SFRS) AND SINGAPORE ACCOUNTING PRACTICES IS REQUIRED".

About the Role

Based in Johor Bahru and supporting operations across both markets, you'll help keep the numbers accurate, timely, and decision-ready — from financial reporting and compliance to budgeting, cash flow, and month-end close. You won't do it alone: you'll work closely with the Senior Finance Manager, senior management, auditors, and cross-functional teams, with clear room to grow into greater responsibility as the business expands.

Handle the full set of accounts, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), and bank reconciliations.

Perform month-end and year-end closing and prepare monthly management accounts.

Process supplier invoices, customer billings, receipts, and payments accurately and on time.

Monitor customer collections and follow up on overdue accounts.

Maintain and reconcile inventory records, including inventory purchases, stock movements, and cost of goods sold (COGS).

Assist in budgeting, cash flow monitoring, and financial analysis.

Prepare schedules for audit, tax, and statutory reporting.

Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, bankers, suppliers, and customers on accounting matters.

Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal controls.

Support the implementation and improvement of accounting systems and processes.

Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned by Management.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Minimum 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience.

Good knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS) and Singapore accounting practices is required.

Experience in preparing financial statements for Singapore-incorporated companies is preferred.

Knowledge of Singapore GST and statutory compliance is an added advantage.

Able to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.