Assistant Manager, Finance & Business Support

China Mobile International (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

China Mobile International (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Manager, Finance & Business Support to lead planning, monitoring, and control of CAPEX and OPEX budgets.

You will review expenditures for proper approval, align with budgets, and provide cost analyses for management decisions. The role requires strong financial reporting, fixed asset control, and reliable internal controls. You will collaborate across departments on forecasting, budgeting exercises, and performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in finance, budgeting, cost control.
• Experience in CAPEX and OPEX management and fixed asset control.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and compliance.
• Proficient with Excel and ERP systems.
• Analytical with ability to provide practical recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, preparation, monitoring, and control of CAPEX and OPEX budgets.
• Review expenditures for proper approval and alignment with budgets.
• Monitor budget utilization and prepare variance analyses.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations for cost optimization.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Ensure proper accounting treatment for capex/opex and fixed assets.
• Support forecasting and financial performance tracking.

Skills

CAPEX/OPEX mgmt

Budget monitoring

Financial reporting

Fixed asset control

Internal controls & compliance

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Assistant Manager, Finance & Business Support

Finance and Budget Control
Lead the planning, preparation, monitoring, and control of CAPEX and OPEX budgets in alignment with business objectives.
Review and control expenditures to ensure proper approval, justification, classification, and alignment with approved budgets.
Monitor budget utilization and prepare variance analysis, cost reports, and management reports for management review.
Provide financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to support cost optimization and effective resource allocation.
Maintain accurate financial records, general ledger schedules, and supporting documentation related to expenditures.
Oversee month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting.
Ensure proper accounting treatment for capital expenditure, operating expenses, fixed assets, depreciation.
Maintain oversight of the fixed asset register, including asset capitalization, transfer, disposal, and control of asset-related records.
Support forecasting, budgeting exercises, and financial performance tracking.

Administrative Control
Oversee administrative cost planning and ensure administrative spending is properly controlled and aligned with approved budgets.
Review and monitor vendor-related costs, contract commitments, and administrative expenditures from a budget control perspective.
Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure expenditure requests are properly evaluated and managed in accordance with company policies.

Sales Support
Provide ad hoc support on sales-related administrative and financial matters, including sales data checking, documentation, cost tracking, quotation or payment coordination, and other sales support tasks as assigned by management.
Coordinate with the sales team and relevant internal departments to ensure sales-related documents, records, and supporting information are properly maintained and followed up where required.

Compliance and Reporting
Ensure compliance with internal finance policies, accounting standards, and statutory requirements.
Support audit, tax, banking, and other finance-related matters.
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on finance, budget, and control-related matters.
Perform any other duties assigned by management in relation to finance, cost control, administrative oversight, and sales support.

Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, cost control, or a related function.
Strong experience in CAPEX and OPEX management, budget monitoring, financial reporting, and fixed asset control.
Good understanding of internal controls, compliance requirements, and finance governance.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide practical recommendations.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems.
Able to work independently and collaborate effectively with business units on budget and cost-related matters.
Strong sense of accountability, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.