Assistant Manager, Finance

Sime Darby Property; Selangor; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Sime Darby Property is seeking an experienced finance professional to manage monthly, quarterly, and yearly management accounts, tax submissions, and statutory reporting for multiple townships. You will analyze budgets, coordinate with auditors, and support MBRS compliance.

The role requires a degree in accounting with 4–6 years in property development, strong Excel/Word skills, and proficiency in ERP systems like IFCA and BPC. Collaborate with teams to drive accurate financial planning.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or equivalent; professional membership preferred.
• 4–6 years of property development industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly management accounts and financial statements within deadlines.
• Review monthly reconciliations and address reconciling items.
• Respond to financial queries from other departments for assigned township.
• Provide financial input in township meetings to support feasibility of the product.
• Review budget costing for ongoing and completed phases to identify overruns or savings.
• Prepare and review annual tax computation and tax returns, including SST and MITRS submissions.
• Prepare/review statutory accounts in accordance with MFRS and other standards.
• Review MBRS-compliant annual financial statements before submission.
• Prepare/review Annual Operating Plan/forecast to guide decision making.
• Ensure transactions follow Group policies; participate in automation of reporting and planning.

Skills

Excel

Word

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent

Tools

IFCA

BPC

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing monthly, quarterly and yearly management accounts, Group submissions and financial statements, ensuring quality and accurate management financial reports are produced within the stipulated timelines.
• Prepare/Review monthly reconciliations including timely clearance of reconciling items and general accounting processes
• Attend to financial queries from other departments for assigned township
• Participate in township meetings to update on the latest developments and provide financial input to enhance the feasibility of the product
• Review budget costing for ongoing and completed phases - to identify and accrue cost overrun or adjust for any cost saving

Taxation

• Prepare/Review and ensure timely submission of annual tax computation and tax returns, tax estimation, SST and other tax matters
• Review corporate tax computations and supporting schedules for submission through the Malaysia Income Tax Reporting System (MITRS), ensuring compliance with LHDN requirements

Audit

• Liaise with auditors and be responsible for preparing/reviewing statutory accounts in accordance with MFRS and other applicable standards
• Prepare/Review of statutory accounts for accuracy and completeness and attend to statutory audit issues
• Review annual financial statements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with MBRS (Malaysia Business Reporting System) requirements prior to submission

Annual Operating Plan (Budgeting)/Forecast

• Responsible for preparing/reviewing the Annual Operating Plan / forecast to be set as the measurement tool against current achievement to enhance quality of decision making

Internal Control/System Improvement

• Ensure financial transactions are recorded in accordance with Group policies and procedures and recommend areas for improvement
• Participate in automation and digitalization initiatives relating to financial reporting and planning function

People and communication

• Coach and guide subordinates in all financial matters

Educational/Professional Qualification

Degree in Accounting or equivalent, preferably with professional membership

Additional Requirement

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Proficient in financial systems and ERP platforms (e.g. IFCA, BPC)
• Good analytical skills with attention to detail, hands-on and able to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Must have property development industry experience (at least 4 to 6 years)