Assistant Finance Manager

JOB SCOPE, RESPONSIBILITIES, QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

The Finance Manager will oversee the company's financial health, managing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Additionally, they will work closely with senior management to guide strategic decision-making and support the business in achieving its financial goals.

JOB SCOPE & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Financial Budgets and Reports

• Collaborate with budget holders to prepare the annual budget for approval by top management.
• Conduct financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and monitor the use of financial resources.
• Provide monthly financial reports to management, including the statement of financial position, income statement, and monthly cash flow forecasts.
• Draft annual financial statements in compliance with MFRS, IFRS, and the requirements of the Companies Act 2016 in Malaysia.
• Oversee the external audit process, review and analyze results, and recommend approval of the audited financial statements.

Cash Flow Management

• Monitor cash flow and working capital to maintain liquidity.

Financial Control

• Monitor and review the effectiveness of financial controls to ensure they remain appropriate at all times.
• Review, implement, and monitor internal controls, financial policies, and procedures to maintain operational integrity.
• Collaborate with internal auditors to support the execution of the internal audit plan.
• Review the implementation of recommendations related to financial operations and other matters from both internal and external auditors.
• Oversee the continuous improvement of accounting and financial processes, as well as the development of the team, with a focus on achieving best practices.

Financial Analysis

• Ensure management reporting processes are in place to support the ongoing and future needs of the business.
• Present monthly and year-to-date financials along with an analysis of the results.
• Develop regular reporting and analysis, manage key financial risks, and conduct ad hoc financial analyses as required.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure the company makes all required government remittances and remits applicable taxes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local authority regulatory requirements, and other financial obligations.

Leadership

• Encourage, develop, and motivate staff, fostering close and cooperative collaboration between the finance team and other departments.
• Monitor the performance of the finance team to ensure consistent service delivery and continuous improvement in quality.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven working experience as a Finance Manager.
• 3 to 5 years of overall combined accounting and finance experience.
• Bachelor degree in accounting or finance.
• Professional certification, such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CA (Chartered Accountant).
• Excellent user and administrative skills in accounting software.