Assistant Manager – Accounting

Agensi Pekerjaan Crest Force; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the freight forwarding industry is seeking an Accounting Manager in Petaling Jaya. The role involves overseeing accounting functions, ensuring compliance with regulations, managing day-to-day operations, and preparing financial reports. Candidates should have a degree in Accounting, experience in a multinational environment, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in freight forwarding or multinational company.
• Experience with financial reporting, taxation, and compliance.
• Proven leadership attitude and skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Accounting operations including A/R, A/P, and Revenue Recognition.
• Complete all GL reconciliations for monthly P&L submission.
• Prepare internal monthly accounts for review and contribute to annual credit reviews.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Education

Professional certification or Degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Responsibilities:-

· Responsible for ensuring all accounting functions are in strict compliance with the Regional and Country requirements and in line with Corporate strategies for business development and operations.

· Manage the day to day Accounting operations including A/R, A/P, Revenue Recognition and Cost Accounting, working closely with the Accounting and Operational teams to review processes, implement best practices and improve productivity.

· Manage the Capital Expenditure process, including obtaining approval of acquisitions and disposals, maintaining the Fixed Asset Register, and completion of the Annual Inventory certification.

· Complete all GL reconciliations, including Proof of Cash, Fixed Assets and Payroll for monthly P&L submission.

· Contribute to the preparation of the internal monthly accounts (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cashflows, and Analysis) for review by the Regional and Global Accounting teams.

· Prepare and submit information to statutory authorities for Payroll and Corporation Tax.

· Prepare financial information for credit reviews and perform annual credit reviews in line with Global Credit policy.

· Assist Controller with the preparation of statutory financial information and tax computations.

· Provide required information/documentation for Internal Control Evaluations and Internal/External Audits.

· Support the Finance Controller with miscellaneous projects and tasks.

· To take up additional responsibilities as required to meeting the Company’s needs.

Requirements:-

· Professional certification or Degree in Accounting or other equivalent qualifications.

· At least 3-5 years working experience in freight forwarding industry is preferable or multinational company.

· Experience with financial reporting, taxation, and compliance.

· Strong organizational and analytical skills with an attention to the details.

· Proficient in MS Office, including Excel Formulas and Pivot Tables.

· Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to financial persons as well as non-financial persons at all levels from Operations to Senior Management to obtain positive results.

· Proven leadership attitude and skills.

· Ability to drive through change.

Tagged as: accounts, assistant manager