Assistant Manager, Finance

Glory Global Solutions (M); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Glory Global Solutions (M) is seeking a seasoned finance professional in Kuala Lumpur to provide financial analysis and support to local management. The role ensures compliant accounting across AP/AR/GL, inventory, and fixed assets, while aligning with the ERP rollout and Orders to Cash improvements.

You will lead month-end close, strengthen internal controls, and partner with operations on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives to drive accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a similar capacity with strong month end closing discipline.
• Solid knowledge of Malaysia statutory and tax reporting requirements.
• Experience in revenue recognition and lease accounting.
• Ability to implement process changes for internal controls.
• Auditing exposure with Tier 1/2 firms is advantageous.
• ERP experience, particularly JD Edwards, is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage full spectrum day-to-day accounting (AP, AR, GL, Inventory, Fixed assets).
• Oversee orders-to-cash, credit control, invoicing, and contract databases.
• Analyse obsolete/ageing inventory and optimise levels.
• Ensure statutory accounting and taxation are up to date.
• Lead month-end, journal reviews, reconciliations and reporting packs.
• Maintain internal controls and comply with regulations.
• Collaborate with operations to close audit actions.
• Champion ERP system to improve Finance processes.
• Monitor revenue and overheads; propose corrective actions.
• Assist budgeting and financial forecasting; drive accuracy.
• Develop the team and support business strategy as a partner.

Skills

English proficiency

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Education

5+ years accounting experience

Full-set month end closing

Malaysia statutory reporting

Revenue recognition knowledge

Audit exposure advantageous

Budgeting/Forecasting advantageous

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

As a global leader in cash technology solutions, we provide the financial, retail, cash centre and gaming industries with confidence that their cash is protected and always working to help build a stronger business.

Our cash automation technologies and process engineering services help businesses in more than 100 countries optimise the handling, movement and management of cash. While we span the globe, we personally engage with each customer to address their unique challenges and goals — enhancing staff efficiency, reducing operating costs and enabling a more rewarding customer experience.

We offer peace of mind. We enable transformation. We generate options. We empower people. We do all this by releasing companies from the burden of cash management, putting cash to work, and helping customers enhance the value that their staff and facilities add to their business.

ROLE PURPOSE

To provide financial and commercial support to the local management teams, to facilitate the achievement of business goals within budgeted resource levels and to enhance local decision-making processes through the proactive provision of financial analysis and interpretation whilst also supporting the Orders to Cash function.

There has been a period of change following the recent implementation of a new ERP, and this role will put in people and processes that align with global ways of working, statutory requirements and local commercial decision-making.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the full spectrum of day-to-day accounting activities (AP, AR, GL, Inventory and Fixed assets)
• Manage the orders to cash function by working with the Senior Accountant, to provide strategic direction, manage customer credit limits, and ensure that the sales contract database is kept up to date and product & service invoicing is done in a timely manner
• Analyse excess and obsolete/ageing inventory and take appropriate action for optimizing inventory.
• Ensure all statutory accounting and taxation are up to date, including all balance sheets clearly reconciled every month and any differences resolved.
• Lead month end; Review and approve monthly journal entries, review account reconciliations, prepare and review monthly reporting packs, KPIs, cashflow and ad-hoc financial information
• Ensure compliance with internal control systems and statutory financial regulations.
• Partner with the operations team to close out any outstanding internal audit actions.
• Champion the ERP system, to ensure it is utilised to its full potential, in order to continually improve processes and efficiency with the Finance function and the wider business.
• Monitor revenue and overheads and, where appropriate, propose corrective action in relation to deviations against budget.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget, and monthly and quarterly financial forecasts, helping to drive forecast accuracy.
• Develop team to maintain high levels of morale, motivation and productivity as a customer service mindset is at the forefront.
• Understand and support the overall business strategic initiatives.
• Finance lead on key projects and change management initiatives

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• With at least 5 years in similar capacity and experience.
• Full-set month end closing experience under very tight deadlines
• Able to demonstrate strong compliance and sound knowledge of Malaysia’s statutory reporting requirement (audit, tax and sales tax).
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of accounting principles, particularly around revenue recognition and lease accounting
• Able to understand existing process and implement process change for better internal controls and efficiency.
• Proven track record in accounts receivables and cash flows management
• Proven track record in inventory management (stock take, inventory controls, inventory costing)
• Budgeting and forecasting experience will be advantageous
• Prio audit experience with Tier 1/2 audit firms will be advantageous
• Experience of team development and change management.
• High level of computer literacy; MS Office; specifically, Excel.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results.
• Hands‑on and willing to roll up his / her sleeves to get things done.
• Proven track record in working with stake holders outside of finance department (sales, service, warehouse)
• High attention to detail and the ability to work independently and accurately.
• Good communication skills in English (written and spoken) and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and data presentation skills
• Team player, relationship-building approach and experience working as a 'business partner’.
• JD Edward system experience would be desirable.

As a global leader in cash technology solutions, we provide the financial, retail, cash centre and gaming industries with confidence that their cash is protected and always working to help build a stronger business.

Our cash automation technologies and process engineering services help businesses in more than 100 countries optimise the handling, movement and management of cash. While we span the globe, we personally engage with each customer to address their unique challenges and goals — enhancing staff efficiency, reducing operating costs and enabling a more rewarding customer experience.

We offer peace of mind. We enable transformation. We generate options. We empower people. We do all this by releasing companies from the burden of cash management, putting cash to work, and helping customers enhance the value that their staff and facilities add to their business.

As a global leader in cash technology solutions, we provide the financial, retail, cash centre and gaming industries with confidence that their cash is protected and always working to help build a stronger business.

Our cash automation technologies and process engineering services help businesses in more than 100 countries optimise the handling, movement and management of cash. While we span the globe, we personally engage with each customer to address their unique challenges and goals — enhancing staff efficiency, reducing operating costs and enabling a more rewarding customer experience.

We offer peace of mind. We enable transformation. We generate options. We empower people. We do all this by releasing companies from the burden of cash management, putting cash to work, and helping customers enhance the value that their staff and facilities add to their business.