Assistant Accounting and Finance Manager

Assistant Accounting and Finance Manager

Elliot & Co WP. Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Senior Accounting & Finance Executive / Assistant Accounting & Finance Manager

The Senior Accounting and Finance Executive (or Assistant Accounting Finance Manager) is responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of accounting and finance operations for the Malaysia and Singapore entities. This includes group consolidation, financial reporting, tax compliance, and process improvement. The role requires both hands-on technical expertise and the ability to guide and develop a small team, while working closely with management to support strategic financial decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the consolidation of group accounts across multiple subsidiaries.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with SFRS / IFRS standards.
• Draft and finalize consolidated financial statements and management reports for review by management.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to support business decisions.
• Oversee and manage the general accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and taxes.
• Perform and review monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare or review full sets of accounts and unaudited financial statements for all entities.
• Maintain accounting controls by establishing and reviewing the chart of accounts, policies, and procedures.
• Manage bank account transactions, including setting up payments in the bank portals.
• Work with the management to oversee and manage cashflow.
• Review and ensure timely and accurate SST / GST filings and other statutory submissions.
• Prepare or review annual tax computations, ECI filings, AR filings and liaise with external auditors, tax agents and corporate secretaries.
• Provide financial and compliance guidance on local tax-related regulations, incentives, and reporting obligations.
• Ensure transactions are properly categorized and recorded under the correct tax codes in the accounting system.
• Lead the implementation and ongoing management of the e-invoicing system in compliance with LDHN (Inland Revenue Board Malaysia) requirements.
• Process or review monthly payroll, employee claims, and staff reimbursements in compliance with statutory and company policies.
• Work closely with HR on employee-related financial matters.
• Assess current accounting and financial reporting processes to recommend and implement improvements for better efficiency and accuracy.
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior accounting staff, setting clear performance goals and fostering professional growth.
• Support system enhancement initiatives and process automation where possible.
• Respond to internal accounting queries promptly and professionally, ensuring smooth cross department collaboration.

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