Assistant Finance Manager

Stream Empire; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive financial firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced finance professional to lead accounting functions. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Accounting or Finance and 3-4 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting. You will oversee preparation of SST submissions, ensure compliance, and mentor junior staff. Strong communication and time management skills are essential, and familiarity with SQL or ERP systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 – 4 years of experience in financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience in shared service AP or AR function is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex data.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting function for various entities and outlets.
• Prepare SST submissions monthly or quarterly.
• Ensure timely balance sheet reconciliations.
• Monitor cash flow projections for optimal fund usage.
• Assist with financial and cost accounting activities.
• Prepare monthly Management Performance Report for review.
• Perform analysis of profit and loss statements.
• Develop controls to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepare budgets and annual financial accounts.
• Supervise and mentor junior finance/accounting staff.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Time management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accounting / Finance or equivalent qualification

Tools

SQL accounting software or ERP system

Job description

KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• To lead accounting function for voluminous entities and outlets
• Responsible for preparation SST monthly or quarterly submission.
• Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are perform timely on monthly basis such as bank reconciliation, inter-company reconciliation and, other balance sheet schedule.
• Prepare and monitor cash flow projections and associated records to determine the optimum use of funds or the need to raise additional revenue.
• Assist to handle full spectrum of financial and cost accounting activity ie Account Receivable, Account Payable, General Ledger, Forecasting & Projection, Budgeting and Cash Flow & Commitment Planning.
• Assist in preparation of monthly Management Performance Report on the group for management review.
• Perform analysis in relation to Profit and Losses for Department (Business Unit) statement.
• Develop and maintain all other necessary controls and processes to ensure that legal and financial requirements and regulations are complied with.
• Assist with the effective and timely preparation of budgets, annual financial accounts, management accounts and cash flow budget (forecasts) as required.
• Liaise with internal and external auditor, bankers, tax agent and company secretary.
• Supervise and mentor junior finance/accounting staff

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor Degree in Accounting / Finance or equivalent qualification (ACCA/CA/CPA/MIA etc). 3 – 4 year(s) of experience in detailed financial analysis, interpretation, reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Has experience working in a shared service AP or AR function will be an added advantage.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines from varying sources.
• Ability to interpret financial information and processes to non-financial personnel.
• Ability to plan and prioritise work with time management skill.
• Ability to communicate and lead the team to support the business with positive attitude.
• Possess knowledge of SST regulation and requirement.
• Possess problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of SQL accounting software or ERP system will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge in full set of accounts will be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication skills; able to translate complex financial data for non-financial stakeholders.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.