Assistant Finance Manager — Growth, Mentorship & Impact

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Sepang; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor in Sepang, Malaysia is seeking a detailed, collaborative Assistant Finance Manager to join our finance team. You will support the Finance Manager in overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and cost control activities.

You will also handle Cost Controller functions, including monitoring departmental costs, analysing variances, reviewing expenses, and supporting effective cost management across the hotel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline.
• Significant professional accounting experience including hands-on financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end and year-end close and statutory reporting.
• Experience with AP/AR functions and cash flow monitoring.
• Knowledge of VAT and withholding tax and Malaysian accounting standards.
• Solid internal controls, compliance, and segregation of duties.
• Experience supervising accounting team members.
• Advanced Excel and familiarity with accounting software systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail, multi-priority management, and deadlines.
• Professional English proficiency; strong communication across departments.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations and coordinate workflow to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and monthly P&L in line with Malaysian standards.
• Manage AP/AR activities; ensure timely invoices, payments, and collections.
• Monitor receivables and follow up on overdue accounts to optimize cash flow.
• Participate in month-end and year-end closings, including reconciliations and accruals.
• Review revenue reconciliations and verify cash and card transactions.
• Investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in budgets and forecasts; monitor expenses against approved budgets.
• Support internal controls and regulatory compliance; assist audits.
• Coordinate with HR on payroll-related financial matters.
• Supervise junior staff; provide coaching and feedback.
• Maintain organized records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Identify financial risks and propose control measures.
• Support inventory reviews and investigate material variances.

Skills

Closing processes

AP & AR

Tax regulations

Internal controls

Team supervision

Excel

Accounting software

Analytical skills

English communication

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Accor in Sepang, Malaysia is seeking a detailed, collaborative Assistant Finance Manager to join our finance team. You will support the Finance Manager in overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and cost control activities.

You will also handle Cost Controller functions, including monitoring departmental costs, analysing variances, reviewing expenses, and supporting effective cost management across the hotel.