Accounts Assistant Manager (Group)

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant Manager (Group) to support the senior management function in managing financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow, statutory compliance, audit coordination, and accounting operations across the Group's local and overseas subsidiaries.

The successful candidate will work closely with the senior management to ensure accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and the smooth execution of daily finance operations. This role requires strong analytical skills, effective leadership, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while supporting the continuous improvement of finance processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversea the timely completion of consolidated financial statements, management reports, cash flow reports, budgets, and audited financial statements for the Group.
• Ensure timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities across all subsidiaries.
• Manage statutory and regulatory compliance, including tax submissions, employer statutory contributions, GST/VAT filings, XBRL submissions, and annual audit requirements.
• Prepare and present weekly cash flow and trade finance reports for Group Management.
• Review and approve cargo purchase budgets submitted by subsidiaries through the TRI system.
• Oversee accounting operations across local and overseas subsidiaries to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Conduct periodic visits to overseas subsidiaries (approximately once every three months) to perform internal and compliance audits.
• Coordinate and manage external auditors to ensure audits are completed within the required timelines.
• Oversee intercompany reconciliations and ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Manage the daily operations of the Finance Department, ensuring accurate completion of month-end and year-end activities.
• Review and approve payment vouchers, invoices, credit notes, debit notes, journal entries, and other financial documentation.
• Ensure proper banking processes, including timely banking of collections and bank reconciliations.
• Monitor accounts receivable, outstanding collections, doubtful debts, and customer statements.
• Review and approve staff claims, payroll, sales commissions, and supplier payments across the Group.
• Support annual budgeting, banking facility reviews, tax compliance, and statutory audit processes.
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, bankers, corporate secretaries, and regulatory authorities on all finance-related matters.
• Respond to audit findings, tax authority enquiries, and other compliance matters.
• Perform any other duties assigned by Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related professional qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience, preferably in a Group Finance or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting, taxation, statutory compliance, and audit requirements.
• Experience in managing consolidated accounts and multiple entities will be an added advantage.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills.
• Strong analytical, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting capabilities.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet tight deadlines.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Willing to travel to overseas subsidiaries when required.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead the Group Finance function.
• Exposure to regional operations and overseas subsidiaries.
• Dynamic and collaborative working environment.
• Career growth and development opportunities.