Assistant Manager Accounting and Financial Reporting

DKSH Management Ltd.; Petaling Jaya; Presencial; MYR 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

DKSH Management Ltd. in Malaysia is seeking an Assistant Manager Accounting and Financial Reporting to ensure accurate and compliant financial accounting across assigned business units in Malaysia and Brunei.

You will lead month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and statutory audits, drive process improvements, and support M&A activities and system upgrades. A degree in Accounting/Finance and at least 3 years' experience are required; SAP knowledge is a plus.

Formación

• Degree or professional qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role, with exposure to country controlling, audit, accounting, or compliance functions.
• Solid knowledge of finance and accounting processes, IT systems, contract management, and internal controls.
• Experience with SAP is an added advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee day-to-day financial accounting activities, ensuring postings are accurate, timely, and compliant with standards with strong internal controls.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations for completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation.
• Review, validate, and submit monthly close and year-end reporting packages to meet timelines and audit expectations.
• Coordinate statutory audits and support finance initiatives, including system upgrades or migrations.

Conocimientos

Analytical abilities

Research skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Degree in Business Studies (advantage)

Herramientas

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

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Title: Assistant Manager Accounting and Financial Reporting

Location: Petaling Jaya, 10, MY, 47301

Global Business Unit: OTH

Job Function: Finance

Requisition Number: 250593

Description:

About The Role

The Assistant Manager, Finance ensures accurate and compliant financial accounting and reporting across assigned Business Units within DKSH's Central Services function in Malaysia and Brunei, through strong operational oversight and effective internal controls. This role drives the resolution of complex accounting matters, oversees key financial close and audit deliverables, and supports major finance initiatives to maintain high standards of financial integrity and governance.

What You Will Deliver

• Oversee day-to-day financial accounting activities, ensuring all postings are accurate, timely, compliant with accounting standards, and supported by robust internal controls
• Continuously review and enhance accounting processes to uphold high data integrity and operational efficiency across assigned Business Units
• Oversee the finance operations of assigned Business Units to ensure adherence to accounting policies, internal controls, and regulatory compliance
• Lead the resolution of complex accounting matters by coordinating across key stakeholders including Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) teams, Finance Business Partnering (FBP), and relevant operational units, ensuring issues are investigated, escalated where needed, and resolved in a timely and compliant manner
• Review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring completeness, accuracy, proper documentation, and adherence to corporate accounting policies and internal control requirements
• Review, validate, and submit monthly hard close and annual year-end close reporting packages, ensuring all deliverables meet group timelines, accounting standards, and audit expectations
• Manage end-to-end financial accounting and reporting processes, including preparation of management accounts, review of journal entries, maintenance of master data governance, development of draft financial statements, and coordination of statutory audits
• Provide leadership and support to ensure timely closure of audit queries and full compliance with regulatory requirements
• Support mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities, system upgrades, or migration exercises, ensuring smooth integration into existing accounting processes, accurate financial impact assessment, and proper documentation
• Take initiative to independently drive key accounting, finance, and project management topics, providing guidance and support to the team where needed
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous self-learning to enhance capabilities in accounting, finance, and project management

What You Bring

• Degree or professional qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; a Degree in Business Studies is an added advantage
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably with exposure to country controlling, audit, accounting, or compliance functions
• Solid knowledge of finance and accounting processes, IT systems, contract management, and a sound understanding of the business and industry
• Practical application of local and international accounting standards and principles across financial activities
• Experience working in an SAP accounting environment is an added advantage
• Strong research and analytical abilities, including statistical analysis and interpretation of financial data
• Strong interest and competency in technology and systems that enhance internal control effectiveness and efficiency
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Why Join DKSH

At DKSH, we help companies grow in Asia and enable people to perform at their best. You will be part of an organization that values accountability, collaboration, and long-term partnerships. We offer a dynamic environment where your contributions are visible and where you can build a meaningful career in Finance.

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