Assistant Finance Manager

LOKES ICE CREAM SDN. BHD.; Semenyih; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LOKES ICE CREAM SDN. BHD. seeks an experienced finance professional to supervise financial statement preparation, reconciliations, and reporting for a manufacturing environment. The role focuses on accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

The incumbent will lead budgeting, cash flow management, and internal controls, while collaborating with accounts, tax, and auditors to ensure regulatory compliance and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualifications or a recognized Degree in Accountancy.
• Minimum of 4–5 years of experience in the manufacturing sector.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, supervise, and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Review and approve monthly reconciliations and reports.
• Prepare special financial reports (Fixed Assets, Cash Flow, PL).
• Manage cash flow, budgets, and working capital.
• Lead annual budget and periodic forecasts.
• Establish and enforce internal financial controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Influencing skills

Effective communication

Education

Degree in Accountancy

Professional accounting qualifications

Tools

Analytical tools & software

Job description

Financial Statements Preparation:Supervise and review the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

Monthly Reconciliations and Reports:Review and approve monthly reconciliations and reports to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.

Special Financial Reports:Prepare special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends, including Fixed Assets, Cash Flow, and Profit & Loss (PL) statements.

Cash Flow Management:Manage cash flow, allocate & maintain operation budgets, and optimize working capital.

Budget and Forecast Preparation:Lead the preparation of the annual budget and periodic forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

Internal Financial Controls:Establish and enforce internal financial controls, conduct fixed asset and year-end stock takes, and implement improvements based on internal audits.

Cost Activities and Productivity:Support other departments with cost-related activities, including product costing, cost analysis, costing structure, and margin analysis.

Collaboration with Account Department:Work closely with the Account Department on day-to-day finance operations, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and General Ledger (GL).

Regulatory Liaison and Compliance:Liaise with tax agents, auditors, and regulatory bodies. Prepare relevant schedules and documentation for regulatory filings or audits.

Transfer Pricing and Tax Filing:Assist in the preparation of transfer pricing documentation, direct and indirect tax filings, and ensure timely submission of all tax-related documents.

Special Projects and System Enhancements:Contribute to special projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

Ad-hoc Analysis and Reporting:Perform ad-hoc analysis and special projects as needed and assist in preparing reports and presentations.

Requirements

Qualifications:Professional accounting qualifications or a recognized Degree in Accountancy.

Experience:Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in the manufacturing sector, with a preference for experience in Manufacturing Industry.

Skills:Strong analytical and influencing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels and work collaboratively across teams. Proficiency in relevant analytical tools and software is preferred.

Work Environment:Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Language Skills:Proficiency in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and others language

Willing to work in Semenyih