Assistant Finance Manager

axrail.ai; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

axrail.ai is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager to oversee the finance function, including accounts processing, monthly closings, financial reporting, analysis, and audit support. You will collaborate with business leaders to drive growth and ensure compliance with financial standards.

Reporting to the GM with a dotted line to Group Reporting Manager, you will manage accounting, budgeting, cash flow, tax submissions, and ERP initiatives while maintaining high standards of accuracy and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent.
• Professional qualification in accounting (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CPA, MIA, etc.) is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong financial accounting knowledge and attention to detail.
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office (Excel).
• Ability to work independently and under pressure, with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full set of accounts and monthly financial/management reporting.
• Oversee cash flow projections to ensure liquidity for operations.
• Supervise AP and AR for timely processing and accurate records.
• Participate in budgeting and monitor the annual budget.
• Prepare year-end reports for audit and liaise with auditors.
• Handle tax compliance matters incl SST, withholding tax, and corporate income tax submissions.
• Support financial performance analysis, e.g., project profitability.
• Assist in ERP system implementation with finance input.
• Support finance-related projects and ad hoc tasks as required.

Skills

Financial accounting

ERP systems

Excel

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting

ACCA / CIMA / ICAEW / CPA / MIA (advantage)

Tools

ERP System

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Assistant Finance Manager will oversee the finance function, including account processing, monthly closing activities, financial reporting & analysis, and audit support to ensure compliance with financial standards and regulations. Additionally, the role involves collaborating with business leaders to drive and grow the business.

The position reports to the GM of the business unit, with dotted functional reporting line to the Group Reporting Manager.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the full set of accounts and all aspect of monthly financial/management reporting.
• Oversee cash flow projections, ensuring sufficient funds are available to support ongoing operations.
• Supervise Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) to ensure timely and accurate transaction processing and record keeping.
• Participate in budgeting and monitoring of the annual budget.
• Prepare year-end reports for audit, liaise with auditors, and coordinate the external audit process.
• Prepare deferred tax computations and handle tax compliance matters, including SST, withholding tax, and corporate income tax submissions.
• Support business with financial performance analysis, such as project profitability.
• Assist in ERP system implementation by providing finance's input and liaising with other departments.
• Support finance-related projects and ad hoc tasks as required.
• Applicants must possess at least Bachelor's Degree in Finance/ Accounting. Professional Qualification in Accounting (ie: ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CPA, MIA & etc.) is an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong fundamental accounting knowledge.
• Proficient in ERP system and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Capable of working under pressure and meeting tight reporting timelines.