Assistant Manager, General Ledger

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

Job summary

Yinson is seeking an Assistant Manager, General Ledger to drive financial excellence across a diverse portfolio of entities. The role focuses on managing the general ledger, coordinating month-end close, and ensuring robust reconciliations and timely reporting.

Based in Kuala Lumpur, you will work with internal teams and external auditors, driving ERP integrity and process improvements to deliver high-quality financial outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent qualification required.
• Full professional qualification in Accountancy (ACCA/CIMA/MICPA or equivalent) advantageous.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in accounting/financial reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of finance, accounts receivable/payables, or Big 4 audit experience.

Responsibilities

• Own full set of accounts for assigned entities (active project companies and dormant holding companies).
• Lead month-end and year-end closing with high accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage annual statutory audit process and liaise with external auditors.
• Produce timely monthly financial reports and reconciliations; support consolidation.
• Prepare and verify GL journals per policy and approvals.
• Ensure accurate recording of transactions in the ERP system.
• Collaborate with AP/AR, Tax, and Project teams on reporting.
• Drive process and system improvements including automation initiatives.
• Prepare accounting assessments and management papers as required.
• Support ad-hoc tasks and assignments from line manager.

Skills

Finance knowledge

AR/AP

Big 4 experience

Excel

English fluency

Independent worker

Cross-functional teamwork

Detail-oriented

Spanish skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Professional accounting qualifications (ACCA/CIMA/MICPA)

Tools

Excel

Word

Co-Pilot

IFS ERP

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 Lead and 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.

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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