Assistant Finance Manager

Axinan Pte. Ltd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager to support group finance activities across multiple countries. This role involves overseeing accounting functions, ensuring tax compliance, and managing financial reporting. You will play a crucial part in group consolidation and cash flow management, contributing to the financial health of the organization. If you're a detail-oriented professional with a strong accounting background and a passion for finance, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment where your skills will be valued and your contributions will have a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting and finance, with supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of full set accounting and group consolidation processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting functions and ensure timely collection processes.
• Supervise monthly closing and maintain balance sheet schedules.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Tax Compliance

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Oracle

MS Excel

Job description

The Assistant Finance Manager in Igloo will support group finance activities, focusing on reviewing the full set of accounts (AR, AP, GL), balance sheet reconciliations, and monthly closings for Malaysia and Singapore. This role ensures timely collections, accurate reporting, tax compliance, and efficient tax planning. It also involves reviewing intercompany transactions, performing group consolidation, and supporting cash flow reporting across eight countries within Igloo.

Job Responsibilities

1. Oversee the full set of accounting functions (AR, AP, GL) and review the timely collection processes for Malaysia and Singapore.
2. Ensure balance sheet schedules are accurately maintained and reconciled monthly for Malaysia and Singapore.
3. Supervise the monthly closing process, ensuring accurate and timely month-end closing, and help establish clear processes, transaction flows, and accounting treatments.
4. Review tax reporting and payments to ensure timely submission, monitor tax planning for efficiency, and recommend necessary changes.
5. Review intercompany transactions in the system, ensuring correct eliminations and accuracy of intercompany balances.
6. Perform group consolidation and financial analysis, including management accounts, payroll reports, and cash flow reports, across 8 countries.
7. Review and consolidate cash flow reports submitted by subsidiaries.
8. Support group audit activities, which may include the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules.
9. Manage corporate secretarial matters and liaise with banks on various matters.
10. Support the budgeting and forecasting processes.
11. Assist with financial and tax due diligence during fundraising activities.
12. Handle ad hoc projects and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, ACCA or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in accounting and finance, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or reviewer role.
• Strong knowledge of full set accounting (AR, AP, GL) and group consolidation processes.
• Familiar with intercompany transactions and eliminations.
• Hands-on experience with financial reporting, cash flow management, and tax compliance.
• Proficient in accounting systems (e.g., Oracle or similar) and MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
• Experience working at a fast-growing regional startup (e-commerce), audit experience, and insurance brokerage/fintech experience are highly advantageous.
• Critical thinking skills and growth mindset.
• A self-starter with hands-on experience.
• Meticulous attention to detail with a control-centric mindset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.