Finance Assistant Manager (GL)

Malaysia

Description

Responsible for accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close procedures for assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts (including preparing and/or reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations and roll forward schedules.)
Review all payroll and benefits expenses to ensure they are entered in the ERP accurately and timely
Perform cash reconciliation for assigned accounts
Perform duties to support the accurate recording of fixed asset activity (monthly depreciation, additions, and retirements) as well as perform periodic reconciliations and roll forwards
Review source documentation and verify proper GL coding of daily transactions
Able to lead the month-end close process and the preparation of the monthly balance sheet and income statement along with related fluctuation analyses to provide meaningful commentary for management reporting
Analyze financial data to identify discrepancies and collaborate with respective teams to resolve issues
Prepare ‘Prepared by Client’ workpapers for audits (GAAP, IFRS, and Statutory)
Perform other duties and projects as assigned (e.g. sales and use tax reporting and EBITDA adj support)

Degree in Accountancy or equivalent professional qualifications (e.g. ACCA /CPA)
Minimum 8 years of experience in similar roles
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities and to meet deadlines
Have an “ownership” attitude and act proactively
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interact effectively with all levels throughout Company organization
A proactive approach to problem solving and ability to deal with ambiguity
Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
Experience Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities and to meet deadline
Proficient in both US GAAP and IFRS