Assistant Manager, Finance

Lagenda Properties; Selangor; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in affordable housing development is seeking an Assistant Manager, Finance to manage financial operations and compliance. The role involves overseeing accounting processes, preparing financial statements, and assisting with budgeting and taxation. Candidates should have a degree in finance or accounting, with a strong background in property development. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company committed to sustainable and economical housing solutions in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years relevant working experience in finance or accounting.
• Prior experience in property development industry desirable.
• Strong ethical standards and collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and maintenance of full set of accounts.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with taxation and regulatory filings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software (SQL, SAP, Oracle)

Job description

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As the Assistant Manager, Finance, you will play a key role in overseeing the financial operations and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of all accountingprocesses.You will report to the Finance Manager and supervise junior team members as necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

Full Set of Accounts Management:

Oversee the preparation and maintenance of the full set of accounts, including general ledger, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules. Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing.

Prepare and review financial statements such as the Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Statement, and Cash Flow Reports. Generate AR & AP ageing reports and provide insights on collection/payment trends and anomalies.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

Assist in the preparation and monitoring of group and project-specific budgets. Perform variance analysis against actual performance to support cost control and project efficiency.

Taxation & Regulatory Filings:

Prepare SST (Sales and Service Tax) filings and ensure timely submission. Assist in annual tax computation and liaise with tax consultants to ensure full compliance with tax regulations.

Review of Payables:

Supervise the Accounts Payable team to ensure accurate posting of invoices, appropriate cost coding, and timely payments. Verify that entries are in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.(If applicable).

HDA Claims & Compliance:

Prepare and review claims under the Housing Development Account (HDA), ensuring compliance with HDA regulations and accuracy in supporting documents and submissions, andreconciliation on monthly basis.

Audit & Internal Controls:

Coordinate with internal and external auditors for annual audits and ensure that audit schedules and documentation are ready. Strengthen internal controls and ensure adherence to financial procedures.

Statutory Compliance:

Ensure timely and accurate filing of all statutory payments and submissions (e.g.,Income Tax, SST, Withholding Tax, Unclaimed Money, etc) to avoid penalties.

Maintain effective communication and working relationships with external parties such as auditors, tax agents, bankers, lawyers, and suppliers, as well as internal departments.

Special Projects & Ad-hoc Assignments:

Support management with financial analysis, feasibility studies, or other assignments related to property development activities.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, ICAEW, or MIA membership will be an added advantage.

Minimum 4 years of relevant working experience in accounting or finance.

Prior experience in theproperty developmentindustry is highly desirable, especially with knowledge of HDA compliance and project accounting.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas). Experience using accounting software such as SQL, SAP, Oracle, or any property-specific ERP system is preferred.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

High attention to detail and accuracy

Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

A proactive, independent, and resourceful approach to work

A collaborative team player with strong ethics and integrity

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What's your expected monthly basic salary? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? How many years' experience do you have in the real estate industry?

We are listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad and started our journey in affordable housing development in early 2018 focusing on our main core expertise of developing self-sustainable townships, prioritising community-based facilities & public amenities that meets the needs of most Malaysian home buyers that fall into the B40 and the M40 income groups.

Our goal is to build economical & affordable homes while our long-term objective is to become a sustainable developer in Malaysia.

Our current two major affordable housing township projects are Bandar Baru Setia Awan Perdana in Sitiawan, Perak and Lagenda Teluk Intan in Teluk Intan, Perak which has a combined development area of 2,000 acres and 20,000 affordable homes.

Moving forward, we envisage to expand and continuously increase our market presence in the affordable housing segment and become one of the most formidable affordable housing developer in the country.

We also have our own construction arms and building materials supplies division, which enables us to optimise cost effectiveness and maintain price competitiveness.

We are listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad and started our journey in affordable housing development in early 2018 focusing on our main core expertise of developing self-sustainable townships, prioritising community-based facilities & public amenities that meets the needs of most Malaysian home buyers that fall into the B40 and the M40 income groups.

Our goal is to build economical & affordable homes while our long-term objective is to become a sustainable developer in Malaysia.

Our current two major affordable housing township projects are Bandar Baru Setia Awan Perdana in Sitiawan, Perak and Lagenda Teluk Intan in Teluk Intan, Perak which has a combined development area of 2,000 acres and 20,000 affordable homes.

Moving forward, we envisage to expand and continuously increase our market presence in the affordable housing segment and become one of the most formidable affordable housing developer in the country.

We also have our own construction arms and building materials supplies division, which enables us to optimise cost effectiveness and maintain price competitiveness.

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