Assistant Manager, Finance & Accounts (AP & AR)

Pestec International Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Pestec International Berhad is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, driving efficiency and accuracy. You will lead a team, manage daily finance activities, and contribute to month-end and year-end closings.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance and professional qualifications (ACCA/CPA) preferred, with 5+ years in AP/AR and 2+ years in leadership. Experience with multi-currency operations is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent.
• ACCA/CPA qualification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in AP/AR with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Familiarity with global AP operations and multi-currency environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the AP/AR team across multiple units.
• Ensure timely processing of invoices, payments, and expenses.
• Monitor SLAs, KPIs, and compliance standards.
• Oversee AP/AR systems and automation tools.

Skills

Team leadership

Process improvement

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CPA qualification

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Assistant Manager, Finance & Accounts (AP & AR)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Manager, Finance & Accounts to oversee the Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations. The role is responsible for managing daily finance activities, supporting financial closing and reporting, driving process improvements and automation, and leading a high-performing team to deliver operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

Lead and manage the AP/AR team, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and employee expenses across multiple business units and geographies.

Monitor and manage daily operations to meet agreed SLAs, KPIs, and compliance standards.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal departments (e.g., Procurement, Treasury, Finance) and external vendors.

Oversee the implementation and maintenance of AP/AR systems and automation tools, ensuring optimal use of technology.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, reduce errors, and enhance service delivery.

Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards.

Manage month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Prepare and present regular performance reports and dashboards to senior management.

Support transitions, migrations, and onboarding of new entities into the service centre.

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing AP/AR team, fostering a culture of accountability and service excellence.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA or equivalent is preferred.

Minimum 5 years of experience in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), with at least 2 years in a leadership role.

Familiarity with global AP operations and multi-currency environments.

PESTEC International Berhad (formerly known as PESTECH International Berhad) (PESTEC or the Company) is a Malaysian integrated electrical power technology company listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia since 2012.

The Company derived its name from "Power System Technology" and involves in four (4) major business segments:

• Power Transmission Infrastructure
• Power Generation and Rail Electrification
• Transmission Asset
• Power Products and Embedded System Software