Assistant Finance Manager

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing finance team seeks an Assistant Finance Manager to ensure financial stability and manage key accounting functions. With responsibilities covering budgeting, general ledger management, and compliance, the ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in accounting and hold a relevant degree or professional qualification. Skills in analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential for success in this dynamic role based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience in a finance or accounting position.
• Well versed with MFRS.
• In-depth knowledge of financial reporting standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage general accounting functions including accounts payable and receivable.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Prepare monthly cash flow and projections.
• Review journal entries for accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Report-writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting

Professional qualifications in ACCA or CIMA

Job description

Assistant Finance Manager

As an Assistant Finance Manager, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring financial stability to support Lee’s mission of food equality. By managing key accounting functions, driving process improvements, and leveraging tools like ERP systems and artificial intelligence, you’ll provide actionable financial insights. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, auditors, and external stakeholders, you’ll support budgeting, forecasting, and compliance, helping millions access affordable, quality food across Southeast Asia.

Mission Food Equality requirements

• Putting the customer first by thinking and acting as a customer and working backwards to create the best customer experience
• Ability to work under conditions of uncertainty in a fast-growing, sometimes ever-changing and complex environment and comfortable acting with minimal planning, direction, and supervision.
• Seasoned and strategic multitasker, with a hands-on approach and outside-the-box mentality.
• Fast executor and learner, with a strong commitments focus on deriving results

Key Responsibilities

• Manage general accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, Cash Flow and taxes
• Assist the Head of Finance in coordinating period-end closing activities in compliance with statutory requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Review journal entries for company accounts, ensuring information is accurate and up to date, including deferred taxation.
• Reconcile balance sheet and income statements; research more complex discrepancies and determine the appropriate course of action.
• Prepare monthly cash flow and cash flow projections to management.
• Strategise on fund procurement through banks and other financial institutions for working capital and assets financing.
• Develop and improve spreadsheets for account analysis and journal entries to keep records organised and standardised.
• Ensure strong internal controls and oversee improvements within the team.
• Participate in system updates and internal control activities.
• Work with external and internal audit teams for yearly audit planning and managing relevant requests/queries related to the audit.
• Manage enquiries from tax consultants, bankers and statutory boards.
• Responsible for staff (Travel & Expenditure) claims, which includes reviewing and approving the claims before reimbursements.
• Conduct and coordinate month-end closing activities with related departments.
• Generate, review and analyse monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Coordinate and work with the external auditor for the annual financial statements audit.
• Identify, design and implement accounting processes and contents for new accounting standards/regulations and new business initiatives.
• Improve and automate current accounting controls and processes by collaborating with the Information Technology team.
• Other accounting/finance functions/missions business may require.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or professional qualifications in Finance/Accounting, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• At least 5 years experience in a finance or accounting position.
• Well versed with MFRS.
• In-depth knowledge of financial reporting standards, tax regulations and industry legislation.
• Analytical thinking with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail with good organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent report-writing, communication skills and presentation skills.
• Good attitude and interpersonal skills.

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