Assistant Manager, General Ledger

Yinson Holdings Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant Manager, General Ledger at YINSON RENEWABLES AS leads the general ledger and financial close for a diverse portfolio across entities in Malaysia. You will coordinate month-end and year-end close, support audits, and deliver timely, accurate financial reporting while collaborating with internal teams and external auditors.

You will manage journals, ensure ERP entries, and drive process improvements including automation initiatives, under supervision of the Accounting Team Lead.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent; professional qualification in accounting is advantageous.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in accounting/financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of finance, receivables/payables or audit experience in Big 4 is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office; ERP experience with IFS or equivalent preferred.
• Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own full set of accounts for assigned entities (active project companies and dormant holding companies).
• Lead month-end and year-end closing to meet reporting deadlines with high accuracy.
• Own the annual statutory audit process, including preparation of audit schedules and liaising with external auditors.
• Produce timely monthly management and financial reports, including reconciliations and fixed asset management.
• Prepare GL journals ensuring compliance with company policies and approvals.
• Record all transactions accurately in the ERP system.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and report to Consolidation team.
• Follow up with departments on outstanding matters to resolve issues.

Skills

General Ledger

Month-end Close

Financial Reporting

Audit Coordination

ERP Systems

Excel

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

ACCA/CIMA/MICPA advantageous

Tools

ERP systems (IFS)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Co-Pilot

Job description

We are Hiring an Assistant Manager, General Ledger - drive financial excellence across a diverse portfolio of entities in a dynamic, growing sector.

Job Summary

The Assistant Manager, General Ledger reports to the Accounting Team Leadand is responsible for managing general ledger accounting and financial close activities across a portfolio of entities. The role ensures timely and accurate reporting, robust reconciliations, effective audit coordination, and close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external auditors to support compliant and high-quality financial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Own full set of accounts for assigned entities (active project companies and dormant holding companies).
• Lead month-end and year-end closing to meet reporting deadlines with high accuracy.
• Own the annual statutory audit process, i.e. preparation of audit schedules, prepare/review of audited financial statements and liaise with external auditors during interim and annual audit. Ensure the audit is completed on time with a proactive approach.
• Responsible for timely production of monthly management and financial reports, including but not limited to monthly closing, accounts reconciliation, audit, and fixed asset management.
• Prepare and verify general ledger (GL) related journals to ensure documents and approvals are in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of all transactions in the ERP system.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and monthly reporting to Consolidation team.
• Proactively follow-up closely with other departments on outstanding matters and ensure that it resolved.
• Work closely with various departments (including but not limited to Account Payable/Account Receivable, Tax, Project teams).
• Seize opportunities and drive process & systems improvement (including automation initiatives and reporting efficiencies).
• Prepare accounting assessments and management papers as and when required.
• Support ad-hoc tasks and assignments as required by the line manager.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent qualification is required. Full professional qualification in Accountancy such as ACCA, CIMA, MICPA or its equivalent will be an advantage.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in accounting/financial reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of f finance, account receivables and payables or with audit experience in Big 4 accounting firm.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, Co-Pilot.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., IFS or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Fluency in English with strong written and verbal communication skills; able to express ideas clearly and logically.
• Self-starter who works independently with minimal supervision, with strong ownership and drive to deliver results.
• Professional and effective in working with cross-functional teams and external parties.
• Self-driven, proactive, meticulous, and able to work under tight deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills, team-oriented, and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Business proficiency in Spanish would be an advantage but is not mandatory.

About Yinson

Yinson, established in 1983, is a world leading energy solutions provider, with a network of over 1,800 employees working in 16 strategic locations worldwide. Yinson currently operates three business divisions - Offshore Production, Renewables and Green Technologies. Yinson Renewables was established in 2019 and has already positioned itself for growth in a rapidly developing market. Yinson's vision for renewables is to be a major IPP, where we will build, own and operate renewable generating assets focusing on onshore wind and solar.

We are a dynamic organisation with great customers, an equal opportunity employer, and a culture where people are valued and empowered to deliver amazing results. We are also growing and looking to hire talented and passionate individuals to join our team

Why Yinson?

Our global team consists of passionate individuals who are highly skilled in their work, and who share a common vision to develop innovative and sustainable solutions. We are a value-based organisation, meaning that we live and operate by the following values: ROADS - Reliable, Open, Adaptable, Decisive and Sustainable. We offer a host of learning and development opportunities, a safe and reliable working environment, and a competitive compensation package.

Yinson is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all employees. We strive for an inclusive workforce with employees of different cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, perspectives, networks, sexual orientation, functional ability, and language.

Yinson is determined to do our part in the global movement towards a low-carbon, climate resilient environment - In March 2021, we established our Climate Goals to be carbon neutral by 2030 and net zero by 2050. Our climate targets have been set to be fully consistent with the ambitious goals of the Paris Agreement. These form part of Yinson’s overarching sustainability focus that drives us to contribute as much as possible to strengthen the world’s collective foundation for a durable, equitable and sustainable economy