FINANCE MANAGER/ASSISTANT MANAGER

Jobstreet Malaysia; Selangor; Hybrid; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Malaysia is seeking a Finance Manager/Assistant Manager to support budgeting and cash flow management. Responsibilities include managing accounts, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting or Finance, with at least 5 years of experience preferably in the EPCC or construction industry. Proficiency in English, Mandarin, and Bahasa Malaysia, as well as a willingness to travel overseas, are essential.

Benefits

Exposure to large-scale projects

Opportunities for overseas assignments

Competitive remuneration and benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant working experience in EPCC, construction, or project-based industries.
• Strong knowledge of accounting, taxation, and statutory compliance.
• Experience with auditors, tax agents, and company secretaries.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Manage full sets of accounts including AP, AR, and GL.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and statutory statements.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulations.

Skills

Full set accounting

Taxation knowledge

Analytical skills

Proficient in English

Proficient in Mandarin

Proficient in Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

ACCA or CPA or CIMA preferred

Job description

Position Title

Finance Manager / Assistant Manager

Location

Samalaju, Sarawak (with overseas travel as required), or Based at Setia Alam Office with frequent travel to Samalaju.

Key Responsibilities

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management, working closely with project teams and onsite finance personnel.
• Monitor project-related financial transactions, including purchase orders, billings, progress claims, certifications, collections, and payment schedules to ensure healthy cash flow.
• Manage full sets of accounts including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), and bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely month-end closing.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, annual financial statements, and supporting schedules in accordance with MFRS and statutory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Handle tax matters, including corporate tax, SST, tax computations, and submissions to LHDN, and liaise with tax consultants where required.
• Coordinate with the company secretary on statutory filings, annual returns, board resolutions, and regulatory submissions.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, bankers, and relevant authorities, and manage audit queries and financial reviews.
• Lead and support year-end closing and annual audit processes, ensuring timely completion and resolution of audit findings.
• Maintain proper financial documentation, records, and audit trails to support audits and management reporting.
• Support overseas projects and regional expansion initiatives, including financial reporting coordination and periodic overseas travel.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA, CIMA preferred).
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant working experience, preferably in EPCC, construction, engineering, or project-based industries.
• Strong knowledge of full set accounting, taxation, and statutory compliance.
• Experience dealing with auditors, tax agents, and company secretaries.
• Good analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in English, Mandarin, and Bahasa Malaysia (spoken and written).
• Willingness to travel overseas when required.
• Mature, hands‑on, and able to work independently in a fast‑paced project environment.

What We Offer

• Exposure to large-scale industrial and energy EPCC projects
• Opportunities for regional and overseas assignments
• Competitive remuneration and benefits commensurate with experience