Assistant Manager, Finance (General Ledger)

Pestec International Berhad; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pestec International Berhad in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager, Finance – General Ledger to oversee the General Ledger function and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting. The role manages month-end and year-end closing, reconciliations, reporting, budgeting and forecasting support, and drives process improvements across the finance team.

Strong knowledge of ERP systems and Excel, with a proactive approach to internal controls and cross‑functional collaboration across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• ACCA/CPA/CIMA or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 7 years in General Ledger, financial reporting, and FP&A is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of month-end closing, financial reporting, account reconciliation, budgeting, forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the General Ledger function with accurate recording of financial transactions across entities.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities including journals, accruals, provisions, and reconciliations.
• Review GL accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and intercompany transactions for accuracy.
• Prepare and review monthly financial reports, management accounts, and variance analyses.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning; analyze actual vs budgets/forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax teams, and other stakeholders on financial matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting accuracy, and efficiency; support system improvements.

Skills

General Ledger

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Budgeting & Forecasting

Analytical & Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CPA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

ERP accounting systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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We are seeking an experienced Assistant Manager, Finance – General Ledger to oversee the General Ledger function and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. The role is responsible for managing month-end and year-end closing activities, financial reconciliations, reporting, budgeting and forecasting support, process improvements, and providing guidance to the finance team.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Manager, Finance – General Ledger to oversee the General Ledger function and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. The role is responsible for managing month-end and year-end closing activities, financial reconciliations, reporting, budgeting and forecasting support, process improvements, and providing guidance to the finance team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the General Ledger function, ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions across multiple business units and entities.

• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, provisions, and account reconciliations.

• Review and ensure the accuracy of general ledger accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and intercompany transactions.

• Prepare and review monthly financial reports, management accounts, and variance analysis for senior management.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities, including analysis of actual performance against budgets and forecasts.

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, company policies, and statutory requirements.

• Coordinate with internal departments, auditors, tax teams, and other stakeholders on financial and accounting matters.

• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, and efficiency through process enhancement and automation.

• Support finance system improvements, data migration, and implementation of new processes or entities.

• Lead, coach, and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

What we're looking for

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

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

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in General Ledger, financial reporting, and FP&A will be an added advantage.

• Strong knowledge of month-end closing, financial reporting, account reconciliation, budgeting, and forecasting.

• Experience in ERP/accounting systems and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple entities, meet deadlines, and work effectively with cross-functional teams.