Assistant Manager – Financial Accounting & Reporting

XL Axiata; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ADL Malaysia is seeking an Assistant Manager for Financial Accounting & Reporting to ensure accurate reporting in line with MFRS/IFRS and group policies. You will support group consolidation, statutory filings, and liaise with external auditors to strengthen controls.

The role requires 5+ years in financial accounting or reporting, experience with consolidation, and strong Excel/ERP skills in a multinational environment. Based in Kuala Lumpur with a focus on timely financial closes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CA(M) or equivalent) is preferred or in progress.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in financial accounting, reporting, or audit.
• Experience working with group consolidation and statutory reporting is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain books of accounts in compliance with MFRS/IFRS and ADL policies.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, provisions and adjustments.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items promptly.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and prepare statutory statements.
• Coordinate month-end/year-end close timelines in line with group requirements.
• Act as liaison with external auditors and support internal controls implementation.

Tools

ERP systems

Consolidation tools

Job description

Assistant Manager – Financial Accounting & Reporting

The Assistant Manager – Financial Accounting & Reporting is responsible for ensuring accurate financial accounting, statutory compliance, and timely financial reporting for ADL Malaysia. The role also supports group-level consolidation and Axiata Group reporting requirements, ensuring consistency and compliance with group accounting policies.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting (Entity Level)

• Maintain accurate and complete books of accounts in compliance with local/ international accounting standards and ADL accounting policies
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, provisions, and adjustments
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations (including bank reconciliations) and resolve reconciling items promptly
• Perform intercompany reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities
• Prepare statutory financial statements, schedules, and supporting notes
• Maintain proper accounting documentation and audit trails
• Coordinate month-end and year-end close timelines in line with group requirements

Audit & Compliance(Entity Level)

• Act as the primary liaison with external auditors
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits
• Coordinate with auditors to provide timely information, explanations, and clarifications
• Support the implementation, documentation, and maintenance of internal controls

Taxation(Entity Level)

• Oversee corporate income tax, SST, withholding tax, and other statutory tax matters
• Ensure accurate and timely tax computations, filings, payments, and reconciliations
• Oversee transfer pricing documentation and compliance, where applicable
• Oversee and manage tax audits, inquiries, and correspondence with tax authorities
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements for the ADL Group
• Perform group consolidation adjustments and eliminations
• Maintain and enhance the group consolidation model and supporting schedules
• Ensure consistent application of group accounting policies across all entities
• Maintain and update controller export files and supporting reporting templates
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of Axiata controller reports (monthly, quarterly, and annually)

Person Specifications

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CA(M) or equivalent) is preferred or in progress

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in financial accounting, reporting, or audit
• Prior experience in group consolidation and statutory reporting is an advantage
• Experience working in a shared services, multinational, or technology environment is preferred
• Exposure to Axiata Group reporting or similar large-group reporting frameworks is an advantage

Technical & Functional Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting standards (MFRS / IFRS)
• Solid understanding of taxation matters in Malaysia
• Experience with ERP systems and consolidation tools
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight reporting deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism