Assistant Finance Manager

Cimic Group; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Leighton Asia in Malaysia is seeking a seasoned finance professional to oversee daily financial operations and ensure policy compliance. You will manage month-end and year-end closes, review journals, and prepare management reports and statements to support strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting, has at least 5 years of accounting experience, and is proficient in Excel and Oracle. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience.
• Experience handling a full set of accounts is an advantage.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, MS Office, and Oracle systems.
• Meticulous, self-motivated, and possess good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations and ensure compliance with company policies and reporting requirements.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, including review of journals, accounting entries, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review management reports, financial statements, and reporting packages.
• Perform financial analysis, monitor project performance, and provide recommendations to improve profitability and cash flow.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing financial information and coordinating audit requirements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Profitability analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Oracle

MS Excel

Job description

LEIGHTON ASIA, established in 1975, is a leading international construction company, delivers a portfolio of high-profile infrastructure projects throughout Asia, operations specialize in civil engineering and infrastructure, rail, roads and tunnels, as well as building works.

We are a member of the CIMIC Group, one of the world’s largest leading international contractors and the world’s largest contract miner. Our Group Principles are Integrity, Accountability, Innovation and Delivery. Safety is more than a Principle, it underpins everything we do.

As a leading construction provider, Leighton Asia is what it is today because of our people. Our people are the key asset driving the business. One of the Group’s highest priorities is to create a rewarding, challenging and safe workplace for all our people.

We invite high-calibre candidates to fill the following position in Malaysia.

Job Duties

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations and ensure compliance with company policies and reporting requirements.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, including review of journals, accounting entries, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review management reports, financial statements, and reporting packages.
• Perform financial analysis, monitor project performance, and provide recommendations to improve profitability and cash flow.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing financial information and coordinating audit requirements.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience.
• Experience handling a full set of accounts is an advantage.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, MS Office, and Oracle systems.
• Meticulous, self-motivated, and possess good interpersonal and communication skills.