Role Overview

We are supporting a client in identifying a capable Assistant Finance Manager to oversee core financial operations, reporting, and business partnering activities. This role will play a key part in ensuring financial integrity, supporting decision-making, and strengthening internal processes within a growing business environment.
Position: Assistant Finance Manager
Location: Puchong
Work Arrangement: Fully on-site

Key Responsibilities

Financial Closing & Reporting

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  Oversee monthly closing processes in collaboration with shared services functions, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reports
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  Review financial outputs, identify irregularities, and work with relevant stakeholders to resolve discrepancies

Business & Financial Analysis

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  Interpret financial data to provide meaningful insights that support operational and strategic decisions
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  Monitor performance trends and highlight key variances, risks, and opportunities

Stakeholder Collaboration

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  Partner with cross-functional teams to validate financial information and ensure alignment across departments
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  Provide guidance and support to junior team members where required

Audit, Tax & Compliance

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  Coordinate year-end audits, statutory reporting, and tax submissions, ensuring adherence to applicable regulations
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  Ensure ongoing compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements, including SST matters

Cash Flow & Controls

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  Monitor cash flow position and support effective cash management practices
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  Maintain and enhance internal controls to safeguard financial processes and reporting integrity

Planning & Forecasting

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  Support budgeting and forecasting exercises, working closely with business units to develop realistic and aligned financial plans
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  Deliver variance analysis against budgets and prior periods, with clear commentary

Process Improvement

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  Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve systems utilisation, and enhance reporting efficiency
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  Support implementation of process improvements and system enhancements

Others

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  Assist with additional finance-related responsibilities as required from time to time

Requirements

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  Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline, with professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) preferred
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  Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, with exposure to financial reporting and process improvements
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  Solid understanding of accounting standards, financial controls, and regulatory requirements
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  Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into practical insights
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  Good communication skills, with the ability to interact across different levels of stakeholders
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  Proficient in English (written and spoken)
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  Comfortable working with ERP systems, accounting software, and Microsoft Excel