Assistant Manager, Finance

GuocoLand; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property investment firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Assistant Manager for finance. The role involves managing financial reporting, ensuring cash flow discipline, and supervising a small accounting team. Ideal candidates should possess over 6 years of finance experience, with a strong background in reporting and compliance. This hands-on position offers close exposure to business operations and senior leadership in a disciplined organization.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience in finance, accounting, or audit.
• Exposure to property investment or real estate preferred.
• Strong reporting and compliance capability.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly close, reporting accuracy, and variance analysis.
• Monitor receivables and cash flow risks.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance explanations.
• Supervise accounts and credit control staff.

Skills

Financial reporting

Cash flow management

Compliance

Team supervision

Education

ACCA / CPA or equivalent

Job description

Do you enjoy being close to the business and owning real finance outcomes — not just closing numbers?

We are looking for an Assistant Manager, Finance to take accountability for financial reporting, cash flow discipline, and compliance across our property investment portfolio.

This is a hands‑on, business‑facing role for a seasoned finance professional who values clarity, discipline, and execution.

The Role

Reporting directly to the CFO, you will manage the integrity of financial reporting and cash flow visibility for assigned investment entities.

You will supervise a small, experienced accounting team and work closely with property operations and leasing teams to ensure financial accuracy, timely issue resolution, and transparent reporting.

What You’ll Be Accountable For

Financial Reporting & Control

• Own monthly close, reporting accuracy, and variance analysis
• Ensure audit‑ready records and compliance with standards

Cash Flow & Collections

• Monitor receivables and cash flow risks
• Personally manage escalated tenant arrears and settlements

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance explanations
• Update projections based on leasing and collection realities

Business Engagement

• Act as finance counterpart to property management and leasing
• Translate operational activity into clear financial insight

Team Supervision

• Supervise accounts and credit control staff
• Set clear priorities and quality standards

Who We’re Looking For

• 6+ years’ experience in finance, accounting, or audit
• Exposure to property investment or real estate preferred
• Strong reporting, cash flow, and compliance capability
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
• Experience supervising junior finance staff
• ACCA / CPA or equivalent preferred

Why This Role

• Clear ownership of finance execution and discipline
• Close exposure to business operations and senior leadership
• Join a financially disciplined and well‑governed organization
• Long‑term relevance and credibility

If you value accountability, clarity, and being trusted to run your portfolio well, we’d like to hear from you.