Assistant Finance Manager

Samsonite International S.A; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsonite International S.A in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is seeking a finance professional to oversee accounting and reporting, budgeting, and controls in a fast-paced environment.

You will prepare financial statements, conduct variance analyses, support month-end closing, coordinate audits, and help ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Qualifications

• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements (income statements, balance sheets, cash flow).
• Review accounting entries and ensure transactions are accurately recorded.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Conduct financial analysis, variance analysis, and performance reporting.
• Ensure reporting deadlines are met and reports are supported by reliable data.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and internal policies.
• Support ad-hoc financial reports, analyses, and presentations.
• Assist in annual budgeting process
• Assist in preparation of forecasts and monitor performance vs budget
• Develop and maintain effective financial controls and procedures
• Coordinate with auditors and tax agents for statutory and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Review accounting entries and ensure transactions are accurately recorded.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Conduct financial analysis, variance analysis, and performance reporting to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure reporting deadlines are met, and all reports are supported by accurate data.
• Support the Finance Manager in ad-hoc financial reports and presentations.

Job description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES / ACTIVITIES OF THIS JOB (list not more than 10 items)

• Financial Accounting & Reporting:
• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Review accounting entries and ensure transactions are accurately recorded.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Conduct financial analysis, variance analysis, and performance reporting to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure reporting deadlines are met, and all reports are supported by accurate and reliable financial data.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and internal policies.
• Support the Finance Manager in preparing ad-hoc financial reports, analysis, and presentations as required.
• Budgeting and Forecasting:
• Assist in the annual budgeting process
• Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts and projections based on business strategies and market conditions.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and forecasts and analyze variances.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify areas for cost optimization and revenue enhancement.
• Financial Operations and Controls:
• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining effective financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure finance processes and practices comply with company policies, applicable accounting standards, and relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain proper financial documentation, supporting records, and audit trails in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audit activities, including preparation of schedules, supporting documents, and responses to audit queries.
• Liaise and coordinate with external auditors, tax agents, company secretaries, and other professional advisers as required.
• Assist in ensuring timely and accurate submission of statutory, tax, and other regulatory requirements.
• To perform any other ad hoc duties