Assistant Finance Manager

Jowat; Seremban; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking an experienced accounting professional responsible for end-to-end financial processes including accounts payable, budgeting, and month-end close. The role requires strong Excel skills and SAP experience to support accurate reporting and compliance.

You will oversee daily operations, payment processing, and intercompany activities while coordinating with internal teams and auditors to ensure timely, accurate financial information for management decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• 4–6 years of progressive financial experience in Manufacturing.
• Strong MS Excel skills for data analytics and presentation.
• SAP system experience is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute daily accounting operations with timely processing.
• Post trade payables and reconcile supplier accounts.
• Prepare and monitor payment plans and ensure approvals.
• Review transactions for accuracy and supporting documentation.
• Assist in budget preparation and monitor variances.
• Ensure records comply with company policies.
• Oversee month-end closing activities and prepare closing entries.
• Coordinate with departments for timely information for closing.
• Prepare management reports for decision making.
• Coordinate and liaise with auditors as needed.

Skills

Excel for data analytics

Time management

Attention to detail

SAP system

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP System

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

A. Accounting, Accounts Payable & Budget

Oversee and execute daily accounting operations, ensuring all transactions are accurately processed, posted and completed within the timeline.

Execute and post trade payable and sundry payable transactions, including invoice verification, accounting entries, supplier account reconciliation and follow-up on outstanding items.

Prepare and monitor payment plans, ensuring payments are properly scheduled, approved and processed within the timeline.

Review and verify payment transactions, ensuring accuracy, completeness, proper supporting documentation and compliance with approved payment procedures.

Assist in budget preparation and monitor budget performance, including analysis of actual results against budget and significant variances.

Ensure proper accounting records and supporting documentation are maintained in accordance with company policies and requirements.

B. Month-End Closing & Reporting

Oversee and execute month-end closing activities, including preparation and posting of closing entries, accruals, provisions, reconciliations and supporting schedules, ensuring completion within the stipulated closing deadline.

Coordinate with internal departments and relevant parties to ensure timely submission of information, schedules and supporting documents for closing and financial reporting.

Prepare and analyse management reports to provide timely financial information for management decision-making.

Review and verify intercompany transactions to ensure accuracy and proper recording.

C. Taxation, E-Invoicing & Compliance

Prepare and review corporate tax computations and related supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable tax requirements.

Manage and oversee Transfer Pricing and Reinvestment Allowance (RA) matters, including relevant documentation, computations, claims and supporting documents.

Manage and oversee withholding tax matters, including review, processing, submission and compliance with applicable tax requirements, regulations and deadlines.

Perform and oversee e-invoicing activities, including invoice validation, submission, monitoring, correction and reconciliation with accounting records.

Ensure proper reconciliation of e-invoicing records and timely resolution of discrepancies, rejected invoices and outstanding matters.

Maintain complete and accurate accounting and tax documentation for audit, tax compliance and statutory requirements.

D. Audit & Other tasks

Coordinate and manage external, internal and tax audit matters, including preparation of audit schedules, supporting documentation and responses to audit queries.

Liaise with auditors, tax agents and relevant parties to address audit and tax audit requirements, resolve queries and ensure timely completion of audit processes.

Monitor and follow up on audit findings and ensure appropriate actions are taken within the required timelines.

Provide backup support to team members as required.

Support the finance team during annual statutory audits and local authority audits.

Perform any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by superior.

Adhere to company safety policies and procedures.

Actively participate in company sustainability initiatives, including environmental programs and recycling efforts.

Required Skills & Ability

Meticulous attention to detail.

Ability to work with minimal supervision and good time management.

Strong knowledge of MS Office particularly in Excel for data analytics and presentation.

Proficient in using SAP System will be an added advantage.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and good in attitude.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent.

4 – 6 years of progressive financial experience in Manufacturing will be an added advantage