Assistant Finance Manager
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Job Location:
Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the client:
Our client is a leading player in the duty-free industry offering premium products across multiple categories such as luxury goods beauty fashion spirits and more.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially minded Assistant Finance Manager with strong knowledge of the FMCG industry to support financial planning reporting and control activities. The role involves partnering closely with operations and sales teams to ensure accurate financial reporting cost control and compliance while driving business performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in monthly quarterly and annual financial closing ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Prepare and review management reports variance analysis and KPI dashboards
- Prepare budgeting forecasting and rolling forecasts particularly sales and trade spend
- Monitor cost of goods sold (COGS) margins and operational expenses
- Analyze sales performance promotions rebates and discounts typical in FMCG operations
- Ensure compliance with Malaysian accounting standards (MFRS) and internal controls
- Coordinate with auditors tax agents and external consultants
- Assist in cash flow management working capital optimization and inventory analysis
- Support implementation and improvement of ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle Navision)
- Provide financial insights to support pricing product profitability and business decisions
- Supervise and guide junior finance staff when required
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance or a related field
- Minimum 46 years of relevant finance/accounting experience preferably in the FMCG industry
- Professional qualification such as ACCA CIMA CPA MIA or MICPA is highly preferred
- Strong understanding of financial reporting cost accounting and budgeting
- Hands-on experience with inventory accounting and high-volume transactions
- Proficient in Excel and accounting/ERP systems
- Good knowledge of Malaysian tax regulations (SST corporate tax) is an advantage
- Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced high-volume FMCG environment
Key Skills
- Accounting Software
- Time Management
- Accounts Administration
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Reconciliation
- Administrative Skill
- Leadership skills
- Accounting & Finance
- Accounts Management
- Communication
- Analysis Skills
- Relationship Management
- Team Player Spirit
- Budgeting Skills
- Accounts Payable
