Assistant Manager, Finance (GL)

Lagenda Properties; Selangor; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lagenda Properties in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, invites an experienced finance professional to join the team as an accountant. You'll oversee a full set of accounts, manage month-end closings, and prepare financial statements, with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.

The role requires budgeting, variance analysis, SST and tax compliance, HDA handling, and coordination with auditors. Strong Excel and ERP experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• Handle and maintain the full set of accounts, including general ledger, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings.
• Prepare financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow).
• Generate and analyze AR/AP ageing reports; identify collection or payment issues and provide relevant insights.
• Assist in preparing and monitoring project and group-level budgets.
• Assist in SST filings and ensure timely submission.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to support annual audits.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to support annual audits.
• Ensure proper documentation and strengthen internal controls and financial procedures.
• Prepare SST filings and ensure timely submission.
• Assist in annual tax computation and liaise with tax consultant for compliance with tax regulations.
• Prepare tax computation for submission of tax estimation.
• Review postings of supplier invoices and cost coding for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Monitor payment schedules to ensure timely disbursements.

Skills

GL accounting

Bank reconciliation

Financial reporting

Tax compliance

Audit coordination

MS Excel

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

ACCA/CPA advantage

Tools

SAP

Oracle

SQL

ERP systems

Job description

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• Handle and maintain the full set of accounts, including general ledger, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings.
• Prepare financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow).
• Generate and analyze AR/AP ageing reports; identify collection or payment issues and provide relevant insights.

3. Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in preparing and monitoring project and group-level budgets.
• Perform variance analysis and provide financial insights to support operational efficiency and cost control.

4. Taxation & Regulatory Compliance

• Prepare SST filings and ensure timely submission.
• Assist in annual tax computation and liaise with tax consultant for compliance with tax regulations.
• Prepare tax computation for submission of tax estimation

5. Accounts Payable Oversight(if applicable)

• Review postings of supplier invoices and cost coding for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Monitor payment schedules to ensure timely disbursements.

6. HDA Claims & Compliance

• Prepare and verify claims under the Housing Development Account (HDA).
• Ensure compliance with statutory HDA requirements and perform monthly reconciliation.

7. Audit & Internal Controls

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to support annual audits.
• Ensure proper documentation and strengthen internal controls and financial procedures.

8. Statutory Filings

• Ensure timely and accurate submission of all statutory requirements including Income Tax, SST, Withholding Tax, Unclaimed Monies, etc.

9. Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, bankers, lawyers, and other external parties.
• Coordinate with internal departments to support finance-related matters.

10. Special Projects & Ad-Hoc Tasks

• Assist with financial analysis, feasibility studies, or other tasks related to property development or management requests.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• Professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, ICAEW, or MIA membership are an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience in the property development industry and HDA compliance is highly desirable.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, VLOOKUP).
• Experience with accounting software such as SQL, SAP, Oracle, or ERP systems tailored for property development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently
• Strong integrity, ethics, and team collaboration

Position is based in Menara Lagenda, Petaling Jaya, Selangor