Assistant Finance Manager

BERJAYA CKE ENTERPRISE SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading enterprise in Malaysia seeks an Assistant Finance Manager to support financial management and reporting. You'll lead a team, oversee financial statements, and ensure compliance with accounting standards. Candidates must have a degree in Accountancy or equivalent and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial software are essential. This is a full-time position based in Kuala Lumpur.

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years of experience in a similar finance or accounting role.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for financial management and reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Manage the budgeting and forecasting process.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Financial Accounting & Reporting principles

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Excellent problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Degree in Accountancy or professional qualifications in ACCA, CIMA, CPA

Tools

Financial software

Job description

About the role

As an Assistant Finance Manager at BERJAYA CKE ENTERPRISE SDN. BHD., you will be an integral part of the finance team, responsible for supporting the overall financial management and reporting for the company. This full-time role is based at the Berjaya CKE Corporate Office in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur.

What you’ll be doing

This position leads a team of 5 to 6 people and reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

Reporting and Budgeting

• Responsible for reviewing general ledger entries, reconciling financial statements and ensuring data accuracy of the financials.
• Preparation of supporting schedules for month-end closing and reporting.
• To support the monthly and annual closing, which includes preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements accurately for the Management.
• Responsible for analysing and interpreting financial information, as well as providing solutions to issues to be resolved.
• Ensure accounting practices comply with company policies and procedures, statutory requirements and accounting standards.
• Assist with the preparation and coordination of audits.
• Responsible for the budgeting and forecasting process to ensure effective financial planning.

Management and Supervision

• Manage, motivate and provide support and development to the finance team.
• Ensure effective communication and consultation with staff, and be a business partner to other departments.

Asset Management

• Monitoring and maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register by ensuring additions, disposals and write-offs are processed on a timely basis.
• Compute monthly depreciation for fixed assets and update the depreciation schedules in accordance with the company’s policies and accounting standards.
• Conduct analyses, physical sighting related to fixed assets.
• Assist in fixed asset-related activities during month-end closing, including preparation of reports.

Inventory Management

• Maintain and update all categories of inventory valuation.
• Review, identify and quantify slow-moving / non-moving / obsolete inventories and execute corrective measures.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate inventory records in the financial statements.
• Responsible for generating, analysing inventory reports.
• Support ad-hoc, quarterly and annual physical inventory count.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in inventory counts or movements.

ERP Implementation

• Actively participate in ERP Implementation for manufacturing entities and ensure standardisation between 2 legal entities in Malaysia.
• Assist and train the users in the finance department during the implementation, as well as post-migration, and act as a focal point for the finance department.

What we’re looking for

• Degree in Accountancy or professional qualifications in ACCA, CIMA, CPA.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in a similar finance or accounting role, preferably in the Trading industry.
• Strong knowledge of Financial Accounting & Reporting principles and standards.
• Proficient in the use of financial software and spreadsheet applications (e.g. Microsoft Excel), with knowledge of automating files.
• Analytical, resourceful, organised, meticulous, responsible, excellent problem-solving skills, and committed to meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work as a team and independently with minimal supervision, and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
• Audit experience would be an added advantage.