[Hybrid + 13th Month] Assistant Finance Manager (IT / Tech)

Randstad; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT & Cloud Services Company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager to oversee financial operations, prepare financial statements, and assist in budgeting. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a senior role, and must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance. Advanced Excel skills are essential. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the company's growth with valuable analytical insights.

Benefits

13th Month Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-6 years in Accounting/Finance.
• 1-2 years in a supervisory or senior capacity.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, or management reporting.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of month-end closing.
• Prepare the full set of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet).
• Support Finance Manager in preparing Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
• Perform monthly variance analysis.
• Prepare weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts.

Skills

Full Set Accounting

Variance Analysis

Budgeting Assistance

Cash Flow Forecasting

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CPA/MIA qualifications

Job description

[Hybrid + 13th Month] Assistant Finance Manager (IT / Tech)

Randstad is partnering with a rapidly expanding IT & Cloud Services Company that operates across the region. As they continue to scale, the finance team needs to evolve from a pure processing function to a value-added partner.

You will be acting as the finance operations leader, handling full sets of accounts and assisting the Finance Manager with high-level budgeting and forecasting. This role is ideal for a senior accountant ready to transition into management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Operations & Reporting (Full Sets)
   • Month-End Closing: Take full ownership, review journals, ledgers and schedules for accuracy and timeliness.
   • Statutory Reporting: Prepare the full set of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) in compliance with MFRS/IFRS.
2. Planning & Analysis (Budgeting Support)
   • Budgeting Assistance: Support the Finance Manager in preparing the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and quarterly re‑forecasts. Gather and consolidate data from departments.
   • Variance Analysis: Perform monthly variance analysis (Actual vs. Budget vs. Forecast) and explain variances (e.g., project overruns, FX impact).
3. Cash Flow & Treasury Management
   • Cash Forecasting: Prepare weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts for working‑capital planning.
   • Funds Management: Monitor daily cash positions, manage banking relationships, and oversee FX hedging activities to mitigate currency risk.

Key Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 5‑6 years in Accounting/Finance, with 1‑2 years in a supervisory or senior capacity.
• Technical Skills: Strong hands‑on experience with Full Set Accounting; ability to resolve balancing issues independently.
• Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance; professional qualifications (ACCA, CPA, MIA) highly preferred.
• FP&A Exposure: Prior experience in budgeting, forecasting, or management reporting.
• Software: Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, complex formulas) essential.

If you are a Senior Account Executive ready for the next step, or an existing AFM looking for a role with more analytical exposure, please apply via the job ad or contact Dex at 0162541577 for a confidential discussion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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