Finance Senior Manager / Assistant Manager

SilTerra; Kedah; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Kedah is seeking a Finance Senior Manager to oversee month-end closings, manage treasury operations, and ensure compliance with accounting policies. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of relevant experience and a strong accounting background, with qualifications such as a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or professional certifications like CIMA/ACCA. This role involves collaboration across departments and continuous system improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Finance/Accounting.
• Experience in managing monthly closing activities.
• Knowledge of financial systems and integration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end closing activities and ensure timely reporting.
• Manage corporate finance and treasury operations.
• Coordinate finance projects with other departments.

Skills

Financial reporting

Tax compliance

Auditing

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Professional qualification (CIMA/ACCA)

Job description

Finance Senior Manager / Assistant Manager

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and monitor overall month end closing (MEC) activities and period closing for completeness and timeliness.
• Review and approve manual journals at month end with appropriate and complete supporting documentation.
• Manage day to day operations of the corporate finance and treasury function from accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury and general ledger and reporting in supporting the organization.
• Propose, plan and implement projects to enhance process flow for finance.
• Act as a coordinator with other departments on any finance related projects.
• Ensure all accounting policies and procedures are properly documented and implemented.
• Responsible for tax and audit related matters.
• Facilitate the monthly closing activities.
• Carry out month-end reporting to management and shareholders.
• Ensure financial system integration to General Ledger as well as the sub-ledger integrity.
• Review Balance Sheet, Cash flow, Bank Reconciliation components to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Assist superior on ad-hoc basis in preparation of analysis and presentation materials.
• Involvement in system implementation and carry out continuous system improvements as well as preparation of policies and procedures to enhance controls.
• Handle company operation insurance matters.
• Assist Finance Vice President to oversee the smooth running of the Finance Department.
• Assist in the preparation of Board Papers for the Board of Directors meeting.
• Manage and collaborate with external and internal auditors.
• Manage ad hoc requests from internal or external stakeholders.
• Lead and drive any projects as assigned to meet the organization’s goals.

Job Requirements

Education required: Minimum bachelor’s degree in related field. Preferably in Accounting or professional qualification like CIMA/ACCA or equivalent / MIA member.

Years of experience: 10 years and above in Finance/Accounting. Also relevant: 8-10 years in Finance/Accounting/Costing.

Prepare, review and approve month end close JV with complete supporting documentation. Oversee and manage the month-end closing process to ensure completeness and timeliness of period-end activities.

Additional qualifications: Degree in Business / Accounting or Professional Qualification in financial accounting or management accounting.