Assistant Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis (Big 4 experience)

MR DIY International; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 202,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

A global home improvement brand is seeking an Assistant Regional Finance Manager to support financial management across 14 countries. The role includes preparing key financial metrics, assisting in budgeting, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and coordinating with regional accounting and tax agents. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Accountancy, 3–5 years of retail finance experience, and excellent spoken and written English. Strong skills in MS Excel and Power BI are advantageous. Join us to build a meaningful global career.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in the retail industry.
• Experience in European countries is a plus.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare key financial metrics for management decision-making.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow projections.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations.
• Coordinate with accounting and tax agents in regional countries.
• Support ERP system implementation across regions.

Skills

Financial reporting

Financial analysis

Taxation

Statutory filing

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

*Internally, this position is known as an Assistant Regional Finance Manager

At MR DIY International, we're more than a global home improvement brand, we're a catalyst for ambitious talent ready to grow beyond borders.

With over 5,000+ stores across 14 countries globally, we offer unmatched international exposure to those looking to build a meaningful, global career. From retail operations and merchandising to strategy, tech, and supply chain. Your work here shapes how millions of customers shop every day.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Regional Finance Head to prepare key financial metrics for informed management decision-making.
• Assist the Regional Finance Head with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow projections.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations across regional countries through effective tax planning.
• Coordinate with accounting agents, tax agents, and bankers in regional countries.
• Support the implementation of the group’s ERP system across regional countries.
• Work with the Regional Finance Head to resolve accounting, operational, and banking-related issues, providing prompt updates to management.
• Review monthly financial reports prepared by the Regional Finance Head for accuracy and completeness.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy with at least 3–5 years of experience in the retail industry. Experience in European countries is a plus.
• Proficient in financial reporting, financial analysis, taxation, and statutory filing.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI is an added advantage.
• Adaptable, with an eagerness to take on varied responsibilities and new challenges.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to meeting deadlines.
• Proactive, resourceful, and adept at problem-solving, with the ability to work independently.
• Good interpersonal skills, a strong team player, and confident in engaging with various stakeholders.