Finance Assistant Manager

Kemikon Sdn. Bhd.; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Seberang Perai is seeking an experienced Assistant Finance Manager to oversee finance operations. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance and have significant experience in audit and cost accounting. Proficiency in ERP systems and strong analytical skills are essential for ensuring compliance and improving financial controls.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years' experience in an audit firm, including 3 years’ experience supervising team members.
• Knowledge of local accounting standards and GAAP.
• Ability to meet deadlines and goals in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head of Finance with overall finance operations.
• Maintain accounting system under manufacturing environment.
• Oversee billing and credit division for complete prompt billing.

Skills

Cost accounting functions

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP system knowledge (CO, MM modules)

MS Excel

Job description

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To assist Head of Finance on overall finance operations responsibility towards achieving department goals in congruence with company business objectives.

Maintain accounting system under manufacturing environment, i.e ERP system.

Ensure the accounting process is maintained accurately and in compliance with regulated accounting standard, inclusive of data integrity and reliability in the financial information system.

Oversee Billing and Credit division ensuring complete and prompt billing and collection.

Monitor and verify payments to suppliers, including cash flow planning.

Improve financial internal control environment with regular costing process improvement including preparation and maintenance of related financial SOP/policies.

Work cross-functionally to analyze material cost and direct cost incurred, products profit margin, overhead costs and other spending in manufacturing product compared with budget; Budget, Forecast & Planning.

Monitor and highlight plant operating expenses by exception in order to ensure spending incurred is reasonable.

Involve in Inventory Management, stock take.

Coordinate and engage with external auditor to ensure proper accounting practices and year-end audits.

Manage local tax reporting (review of current tax and deferred tax computation, tax estimates and tax returns submission) to ensure compliance with local statutory requirements.

Main contact window with banker, government office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or higher professional qualification.
• 3-4 years’ experience in Audit firm, including 3 years’ experience in supervising team members.
• Knowledge and understanding of cost accounting functions.
• Strong analytical skill and detail-oriented.
• Able to achieve deadlines and goals in a timely manner.
• Local Accounting standards and GAAP.
• ERP system knowledge - CO, MM modules.
• Knowledge and experience of MS office tools, especially MS Excel.
• A self-starter with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A team player who is able to deal with people of all levels.

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Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics 101-1,000 employees