Finance Assistant Manager (Japanese Speaker)

Reeracoen Recruitment; Port Klang; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Finance Assistant Manager in Port Klang, Malaysia. The role requires business-level Japanese proficiency for communication with the parent company. Responsibilities include overseeing financial reporting, tax compliance, and managing audits. Candidates should have at least 5 years of accounting experience and knowledge of MFRS and ERP systems. The position offers a salary range of RM 8,000 to RM 9,000, along with various benefits including annual bonuses, insurance, and paid leave.

Benefits

Annual bonus based on performance

AIA Insurance

Paid annual medical checkup

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience in Malaysia.
• Experience implementing or using ERP systems.
• Leadership experience in closing financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing processes.
• Prepare financial reporting packages under J-GAAP or IFRS.
• Assist in statutory audit processes and compliance.

Skills

Business-level Japanese (JLPT N2 or above)

Accounting or finance experience

ERP systems experience (SAP, Oracle, D365 F&SCM)

Cost accounting knowledge

Knowledge of MFRS/MPERS and taxation

Tools

Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Table)

Microsoft Power BI

Job description

Finance Assistant Manager (Japanese Speaker)

Retail, Retail/Distribution(Fashion&Apparel), Retail/Distribution(Other)

Job Description

• Financial Accounting & Reporting:
Support the overall monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing processes in accordance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS)
• Reporting to the Japanese Parent Company:
Support preparation and submission of consolidated financial reporting packages under J-GAAP or IFRS
• Tax Compliance:
Support preparation and filing of corporate tax, SST, and handling of tax audits in Malaysia
• Audit Support:
Assist in statutory audit processes
• Management Accounting Support
• Budgeting & Performance Management:
Lead company-wide budgeting, performance tracking, and variance analysis
• KPI Management:
Support setting and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Cash Flow Management:
Support cash flow forecasting and working capital optimization
• Banking Relations:
Support communication and relationship management with Malaysian financial institutions
• International Finance & Compliance Support
• Credit Management:
Support credit evaluation and accounts receivable management for overseas customers
• Regulatory Compliance:
Maintain and strengthen compliance with Malaysian company law and related regulations
• Process Improvement:
Review and improve business processes for efficiency and effectiveness

Qualifications

• Requirement

  ■ MUST REQUIREMENTS
  • Business-level Japanese (for smooth communication with the parent company) – JLPT N2 or above.
  • At least 5 years of accounting or finance experience in Malaysia
  • Experience implementing or using ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, D365 F&SCM, etc.)
  • Experience leading or being the main person responsible for closing financial statements in accordance with MFRS leading a small team of 2 or above
  • Knowledge and practical experience in cost accounting (experience in retail/wholesale/ logistics is an advantage)
  • Strong knowledge of MFRS/MPERS and Malaysian taxation

  ■ ADVANTAGES
  • PC proficiency (Word, Excel—able to use VLOOKUP & Pivot Table without issue, PowerPoint, Power BI)

• English Level

  -

• Other Language

  English, Japanese

Additional Information

• Benefit

  ・Total Salary = RM 8,000 ~ RM 9,000
  ・AL: <2Y 12d, 2~5Y 14d, >5Y 16d
  ・MC: <2Y 14d, 2~5Y 18d, >5Y 22d
  ・AIA Insurance
  • Specialist + Normal Outpatient max RM 2,000 / year
  • Hospitalization max RM 20,000 / year
  ・Bonus provided once a year (only if you worked for more than 1 year)
  ・Annual medical checkup (expenses bear by company)
  ・Maternity Leave (90 days following labor act)
  ・Any cost on travel (e.g. office to Daiso warehouse, banks etc) reimbursed
  ・Annual Bonus (based on company performance / average 2 months)
  ・Engagement Activities
  • Company Annual Dinner
  • Company Lunch (Birthday, Welcome Ceremony, Farewell ...)

• Working Hour

  0900 ~ 1800

• Holiday

  Monday ~ Friday
  9:00-18:00
  ** 13:00-14:00 Lunch Time