Finance Assistant Manager

Raffles K12 Sdn Bhd; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Iskandar Puteri is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager to supervise the finance team and manage financial processes. Key responsibilities include month-end and year-end closing, budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, and professional qualifications like CPA or ACCA. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant finance or accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, tax and audit processes.
• Solid understanding of accounting standards (IFRS, local GAAP).

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide finance team members.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare management presentations and reports.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Finance systems

Job description

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Supervise and guide the Senior Accountant, Accountant, and Senior Finance Executive, providing coaching, training, and feedback.

Act as the main point of contact for finance matters across Malaysia and Singapore.

Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, reviewing financial reports, consolidations, and variance analyses.

Prepare management presentations and reports for the Regional Finance Manager and Operation Director to support decision-making.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow

Assist in preparing and monitoring budgets, forecasts, and cash flow for the School.

Track financial performance, identify risks or opportunities, and provide insights for strategic and operational planning.

Compliance & Audit

Support SST submissions, audits, and corporate income tax filings, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Coordinate with external auditors for interim and year-end audits and maintain internal controls and governance standards.

Transactional Oversight

Review and verify staff claims and payment vouchers in accordance with company policies.

Monitor intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and settlements to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Process Improvement & Collaboration

Work with group finance teams to standardize and improve processes, reporting, and internal controls.

Support finance system improvements, automation, and enhance efficiency and consistency

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is preferred.

Minimum 5 years of relevant finance or accounting experience.

Strong knowledge of financial regulations, tax and audit processes.

Solid understanding of accounting standards (IFRS, local GAAP) and statutory compliance requirements.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and finance systems.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.

Proven ability to supervise finance teams and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and deliver timely financial insights to support business decisions.

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