Assistant Manager – Finance

Emart24 Holdings; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking an Assistant Manager - Finance to support financial operations and ensure compliance with regulations. This role involves budgeting, costing, and supervising junior staff, driving financial efficiency, and improving processes. The ideal candidate will have strong financial management skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial operations and compliance.
• Strong budgeting and forecasting skills.
• Knowledge of costing and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Assists in managing daily financial operations.
• Prepares annual budgets and forecasts.
• Oversees standard costing and inventory management.
• Ensures timely submission of tax and compliance reports.
• Supports internal controls and process improvements.

Skills

Financial Operations

Budgeting

Costing

Tax Compliance

Internal Controls

Team Supervision

Job description

The Assistant Manager - Finance supports the Director – Business Strategy in overseeing the company’s financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls. This role is crucial in driving financial efficiency, cost control, and accurate reporting in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Operations Support
   · Assists in managing daily financial operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, stock-related matters, stock reconciliation reports, and general ledger maintenance. Ensures accurate financial records, timely reporting, and effective coordination between finance and other departments.
2. Budgeting & Forecasting
   · Assists in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
   · Collaborates with manufacturing and operations teams to align financial plans with production output and costs.
   · Identifies trends and provides insights for cost savings.
3. Costing & Inventory Management
   · Oversees standard costing, BOM reviews, and variance analysis.
   · Monitors inventory valuation of raw materials and finished goods.
   · Works with production and procurement teams to ensure cost accuracy and stock control.
4. Taxation & Compliance
   · Ensures timely submission of SST, corporate tax, and statutory reports.
   · Liaises with auditors, tax agents, and regulatory bodies (e.g., LHDN, SSM, MITI).
   · Supports transfer pricing documentation management if needed.
5. Internal Controls & Process Improvement
   · Supports implementation and monitoring of internal controls.
   · Identifies opportunities for automation and system improvements (e.g., ERP).
   · Participates in stock counts and audits.
6. Team Support & Supervision
   · Guides and supervises junior finance staff.
   · Provides training on accounting procedures, compliance, and system use.
7. Other duties
   · Performs additional responsibilities as assigned.

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