Assistant Manager / Senior Executive, Accounts & Finance

Akademi Sempoa & Mental Aritmetik UCMAS Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational services company in Kuala Lumpur seeks an Assistant Manager/Senior Executive for Accounts & Finance. The role involves supervising finance staff, ensuring accurate and timely operations, overseeing month-end closing processes, and coordinating audits. Ideal candidates possess a diploma/degree in Accounting or Finance and several years of relevant experience with strong Excel skills. This position provides an opportunity to enhance reporting and compliance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience for Senior Executive roles with leadership exposure.
• 5–8 years of experience for Assistant Manager roles including team supervision.
• Strong accounting fundamentals and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coach finance staff on their tasks.
• Ensure accurate and timely finance operations.
• Oversee general ledger and month-end closing activities.
• Coordinate external audits and tax submissions.
• Improve finance workflows and support digitalisation.

Skills

Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills

Team leadership

Month-end closing experience

Accounting fundamentals

Team coaching

Education

Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Accounting software/ERP

Job description

Assistant Manager / Senior Executive, Accounts & Finance

UCMAS is an internationally recognised brain development programme for children, operating through a structured centre network. As we scale and strengthen governance, we are expanding our Accounts & Finance function to improve reporting, compliance, and operational control.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and coach 2 finance staff (task allocation, review, training, performance follow‑up).

Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of daily finance operations and month‑end closing deliverables.

Improve team productivity through SOPs, checklists, and clear timelines.

Accounting & Month‑End Closing

Oversee GL, AP, AR, bank reconciliations, and month‑end closing activities.

Prepare/review management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow) and variance explanations.

Maintain balance sheet schedules (accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, intercompany, etc.).

Monitor AR ageing and collection status; ensure proper documentation and follow‑up.

Review supplier payments, supporting documents, and approval controls.

Strengthen internal controls, document trails, and compliance discipline.

Audit, Tax & Compliance

Coordinate external audit requirements: schedules, audit queries, confirmations, and supporting documents.

Assist in tax/statutory submissions (based on local requirements) and ensure compliance.

License & Regulatory Administration Support

Coordinate and assist with necessary license applications/renewals (business permits, education‑related registrations, local authority submissions, etc.) as required.

Prepare and compile supporting documents (company profile, financial documents, supporting forms, audit/tax letters where applicable).

Liaise with internal departments, consultants, centres and relevant authorities for submission follow‑ups.

Maintain a compliance tracker for license status, expiry dates, and required documentation.

Process Improvement & Reporting Enhancement

Improve finance workflows to shorten closing days and reduce errors.

Enhance templates and reporting dashboards (Excel/Sheets) for better visibility and decision‑making.

Support finance digitalisation (document control, system improvements, standardised reporting).

Requirements

Must‑Have

• Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Senior Executive: 3–5 years experience (with leadership exposure)
• Assistant Manager: 5–8 years experience (including team supervision)
• Strong month‑end closing experience and solid accounting fundamentals.
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations).
• Able to lead, review, and coach a small team with clear deadlines.

Advantage

• Experience in education, retail services, franchise/multi‑branch operations, or SMEs.
• Familiarity with accounting software/ERP and audit/tax coordination.
• Experience supporting company license/permit applications or regulatory documentation is a plus.