Finance Manager or Finance Assistant Manager

Ocean Vantage Engineering Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Finance Manager or Finance Assistant Manager. The successful candidate will manage financial closing processes, oversee day-to-day accounting, ensure compliance with MFRS/IFRS, and lead the finance team. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, is detail-oriented, and has a solid understanding of tax regulations. This role offers an opportunity to influence financial performance and support critical business decisions.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of MFRS/IFRS and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems.
• Solid understanding of taxation and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
• Supervise day-to-day accounting functions.
• Coordinate statutory audits and manage auditor relationships.
• Oversee tax compliance including income tax and indirect tax.
• Support preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure adherence to internal control frameworks.
• Support cash flow monitoring and working capital management.
• Lead and develop finance team members.
• Provide financial analysis for management decisions.

Skills

MFRS/IFRS knowledge

ERP/accounting systems experience

Excel and financial analysis skills

Leadership and people management

Effective communication

Analytical mindset

Tools

SAP

Oracle NetSuite

Job description

Finance Manager or Finance Assistant Manager

Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.

Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.

Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial statements in compliance with MFRS/IFRS.

Analyze financial results, identify variances, and provide explanations to management.

2. Accounting Operations Oversight

Supervise day-to-day accounting functions including GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, and inventory (if applicable).

Review accounting entries to ensure proper classification and cut-off.

Ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions.

3. Statutory Compliance & Audit

Coordinate statutory audits and manage auditor relationships.

Prepare audit schedules, responses, and ensure timely resolution of audit issues.

Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements (e.g. Companies Act, Bursa requirements where applicable).

4. Taxation

Oversee tax compliance including income tax, indirect tax (SST/GST where applicable), and withholding tax.

Liaise with tax agents on filings, assessments, and audits.

Identify tax risks and ensure proper tax provisioning and disclosures.

5. Budgeting & Forecasting Support

Support preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.

Monitor actual performance against budget and investigate variances.

Provide financial input for cost control and efficiency initiatives.

6. Internal Controls & Governance

Ensure adherence to internal control frameworks and accounting policies.

Maintain and improve SOPs and finance processes.

Identify control gaps and implement corrective actions.

Support internal and external audit activities.

7. Treasury & Cash Management

Support management in cash flow monitoring and working capital management.

Review bank reconciliations, payment runs, and cash forecasts.

Support banking relationships, facilities, and compliance with covenants.

Lead, coach, and develop finance team members.

Assign tasks, review performance, and ensure knowledge sharing.

Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

9. Business Support & Ad-Hoc Projects

Provide financial analysis to support management decisions.

Support corporate exercises, system implementation, and process transformation projects.

Assist with board papers, management presentations, and special assignments.

Technical:

Strong knowledge of MFRS/IFRS and financial reporting

Experience with ERP/accounting systems (SAP, Oracle NetSuite, etc.)

Strong Excel and financial analysis skills

Solid understanding of taxation and regulatory compliance (such as withholding tax & e-invoice requirements)

Soft Skills:

Strong leadership and people management skills

High attention to detail and analytical mindset

Effective communication and stakeholder management

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

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