Assistant Manager / Senior Executive, Accounts & Finance

Abacus & Mental Arithmetic Academy UCMAS; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known educational organization in Petaling Jaya seeks an Assistant Manager / Senior Executive for Accounts & Finance. This role involves supervising finance staff, ensuring accurate finance operations, and enhancing compliance and reporting processes. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and possess 3-8 years of experience, with strong Excel skills. Opportunities to oversee audit requirements and support license applications are also part of this dynamic position.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of experience in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Able to lead and supervise a small team effectively.
• Familiarity with audit and tax compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coach finance staff.
• Ensure accuracy of finance operations and month-end closing.
• Improve finance workflows and reporting processes.

Skills

Strong month-end closing experience

Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills

Leadership and coaching abilities

Education

Diploma/Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Accounting software/ERP

Job description

Assistant Manager / Senior Executive, Accounts & Finance

Abacus & Mental Arithmetic Academy UCMAS – Damansara, Selangor

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.