Assistant Manager, Finance

Sdguthrie International; Malaysia; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SD Guthrie International (SDGI) is seeking a senior finance professional to lead audit activities and oversee fixed asset management, depreciation, and budgeting. You will coordinate CAPEX evaluation and ensure GL accuracy across SAP and e-capex systems.

The role requires strong accounting knowledge, ERP proficiency, and experience in a supervisory capacity to drive timely month-end close and cross-department collaboration. Join a dynamic team focused on precise financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• ACCA/CPA/CIMA or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant finance or accounting experience.
• Experience in a supervisory or leadership role is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Audit statutory and group audits as scheduled with no findings or adjustments.
• Review fixed assets and CAPEX proposals, ensure asset categorization and capitalization per policy.
• Capture depreciation accurately in SAP and manage fixed asset data in e-capex systems.
• Lead month-end closing and coordinate with departments to resolve issues.
• Perform GL reconciliation and prepare monthly/quarterly management accounts.
• Coach finance team and ensure SOP compliance in asset acquisition, depreciation, and disposal.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

ERP proficiency

Microsoft Excel

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

ACCA/CPA/CIMA or equivalent preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We value our people and encourage everyone to grow professionally.

Job Description

• Audit Statutory and Group Audit completion as per scheduled and no findings / adjustment
• Fixed Asset Review CAPEX proposal/evaluation/asset type no/category creation/ capitalisation/disposal as per policies compliance.
• Fixed Asset Depreciation accuracy capture in SAP
• Fixed Asset Budget on CAPEX involvement & maintain budgeted capex in e-capex system
• Fixed Asset E-Capex - Cetra procument approval to ensure all the data intergrated in e-capex system as per approval and accuracy.
• Fixed Asset proper count /sighting is carried out for fixed assets to ensure the physical item still in tag with the owner (ownership).
• Accuracy of the count by cost value.
• GL Reconciliation Review GL a/c Management accounts
• Prepare monthly/quarterly management a/c
• Additional / enhancement: To assist to ensure month end closing and completion as per timeline.
• To Lead the team to review Balance sheet items with the team to ensure no long outstanding without valid reason.
• Ensuring correct General Ledger usage on the transactions and mapping with BPC.
• To ensure Fixed assets management is comply to SOP in terms of acquisition, depreciation computations, traceability, records and disposal.
• Preparation and involve in coordinating annual budget on the operation expenditure.
• To involve in contributing relevant decision making and ideas during difficult situation / solving issues both within and with other departments.
• Ie issues on closing month end, system processes for Finance and Logistic, Accounts Payable related matters.
• Organize, train, and coach finance team to carry out the works and provide guidance in solving issues and ensuring Finance roles of the team are carried out in accordance with the standard operating procedures under her direct reporting.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant finance or accounting experience.
• Experience in a supervisory or leadership role is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

SD Guthrie International (SDGI) produces edible oils, palm oil-based biodiesel, nutraceuticals and other palm oil derivatives for the global market. Driven by a philosophy of “Realising possibilities, together”, SDGI collaborates closely with customers to develop bespoke solutions, including superior refined oils and fats that are tailor-made to their needs. SDGI owns and manages 11 refineries with a total capacity of 4 million metric ton (MT) per year and a total bulking installation capacity of 284,900 MT; four kernel crushing plants with a total annual capacity of 465,000 MT; one biodiesel plant with a production capacity of 120,000 MT per annum; one soya crushing plant with a production capacity of 132,000 MT per annum; as well as two copra mills in Papua New Guinea with a combined production capacity of 42,000 MT. At SDGI, we are committed to partnerships focused on your success, exploring every possibility to deliver the right solutions and identify new opportunities. We are dedicated to a future where we achieve the best results together. With a global footprint and extensive network, SDGI offers a rewarding and fulfilling career path for dynamic and vibrant young talents. Join us on an exciting journey to create quality products and ensure sustainable living for consumers.