Assistant Manager – Finance (Accounts)

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Assistant Manager – Finance (Accounts) to join our Finance team. This role will provide business-as-usual (BAU) finance and accounting support during the company’s ERP implementation, ensuring smooth day-to-day accounting operations, timely financial reporting and uninterrupted finance processes.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting

• Manage daily accounting and finance operations.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, procedures, tax and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor accounting functions including accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Supervise and guide the Finance team in the daily operations of the department.

Month-End Closing & Financial Reporting

• Support monthly, quarterly and year-end closing activities.
• Review and analyse monthly financial performance results.
• Review accounting schedules, reconciliations and supporting documents.
• Ensure timely completion of month-end closing activities in line with reporting deadlines.
• Review journal entries and reconciliations prepared by junior team members to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor cash balances and prepare monthly cash flow forecasts.

Audit & Compliance

• Review schedules and supporting documents for internal and external audits.
• Assist with statutory reporting requirements.
• Ensure proper maintenance of accounting records.
• Prepare interim and year-end financial statements together with supporting schedules and analysis.
• Liaise with Group Finance and external auditors.

Business Continuity Support

• Take on finance responsibilities when team members are assigned to the ERP implementation project.
• Ensure critical finance processes continue without disruption.
• Document and maintain operating procedures where required.
• Support cross-functional finance activities and prepare ad hoc reports and analysis for senior management.

ERP Project Support

• Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) when required.
• Assist in validating migrated financial data.
• Provide operational feedback on finance processes.
• Support ERP cutover activities as required.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA or CIMA will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant working experience, with strong accounting technical knowledge and understanding of financial reporting standards.
• Experience with a Big 4 external audit firm will be an added advantage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal functions and external stakeholders.
• Able to work independently while fostering teamwork and collaboration.
• Proven experience in leading or supervising a team.
• Experience in manufacturing, trading, retail or service industries is preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as JDE/SAP and BI tools such as QuickSight will be an added advantage.