Assistant Finance Manager

慘扭敬; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

慘扭敬 is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager in Kuala Lumpur to prepare monthly reports, manage cash flow, oversee receivables, and ensure tax/audit compliance. You will work with internal teams and external partners to support budgeting, forecasting, payroll, and commissions.

The role reports to the Group Finance Manager and involves collaboration with regional teams on ad hoc financial reporting in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in finance/ accounting, incl. 2+ years in Assistant Manager role.
• Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Google Workspace.
• Experience with Xero accounting software.
• Experience in advertising industry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management reports with detailed analytical review across subsidiaries.
• Manage cash flow and oversee receivables collection.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts to support planning.
• Ensure timely corporate tax submission with tax agents.
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, company secretaries, and banks.
• Prepare invoices for all signed IOs received.
• Handle SST filing bi-monthly.
• Prepare commission payouts and assist with payroll with HR.
• Review Monthly Group consolidation file after month-end closing.
• Maintain financial tracker for management reporting.
• Conduct quarterly financial reviews and analysis.
• Prepare payables and manage payments per cycle.
• Oversee inter-company charges.
• Assist regional team with ad hoc financial reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Xero

Advertising industry

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

As the Assistant Finance Manager, you are responsible for preparing financial reports, managing cash flow, overseeing receivables collection, and ensuring compliance with tax and audit requirements. This role involves working closely with internal teams and external partners to maintain financial accuracy, support budgeting and forecasting, and assist with payroll and commission payouts.

The Assistant Finance Manager will be reporting directly to the Group Finance Manager.

01 Job Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management reports with detailed analytical review across all subsidiaries.
• Manage cash flow and oversee debtors/receivables collection.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts to support financial planning.
• Ensure timely corporate tax submission and estimation in collaboration with tax agents.
• Liaise with external stakeholders, including auditors, tax agents, company secretaries, and banks.
• Ensure invoices are prepared for all signed IOs received.
• Handle SST filing on a bi-monthly basis.
• Prepare commission payouts and assist with payroll in collaboration with HR and office teams.
• Review the Monthly Group consolidation file after month-end closing.
• Maintain and update the financial tracker on a weekly/monthly basis for management reporting.
• Conduct quarterly financial reviews and analysis.
• Prepare payables and manage payments as per the payment cycle.
• Oversee and monitor inter-company charges.
• Assist the regional team with ad hoc financial reporting.

02 Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related field, including at least 2 years in an Assistant Manager role.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Experience with Xero accounting software.
• Experience in the advertising industry.
• Ability to work in a fast-moving and dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and financial tasks efficiently.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for liaising with internal and external stakeholders.