ASSISTANT FINANCE MANAGER

Boost Juice, is South East Asia’s largest juice and smoothie growing chain with circa 400 stores across Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia and Thailand. Boost is not just a smoothie & juice bar–it is an innovative retail concept based on great tasting products, the unique Boost Experience & amazing looking stores. Dedicated to inspiring healthy living & serving up healthy alternatives. We are a dynamic and fun-loving brand that is committed to making both our customers and our people feel just a little bit better.

We are currently embarking on our next stage of aggressive expansion which includes embarking on a new F&B brand in South East Asia.

In line with this expansion, we are looking for a qualified, highly capable, experienced, result driven and motivated Assistant Finance Manager to join our Finance Department as a pioneer in setting up the Finance function.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you will have responsibility to support the Chief Financial Officer in managing the Finance Department for Malaysia. A key responsibility is to ensure timely and accurate reporting on all aspects of finance so that the appropriate strategic business decisions can be made. The position is based in our Kuala Lumpur Office.

Responsibilities include:

• The initial role is to set up the accounting system and processes for the entities set up for the new F&B brand
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of management and financial reports in compliance with approved accounting standard
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of regulatory requirements including SST, Withholding Tax and Corporate Income Tax
• Oversee the full spectrum of finance (Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables and General Ledger) and day-to-day operational finance matters
• Cash flow management
• Continual assessment and make recommendation to improve of financial processes and controls as we expand
• Financial reporting and analysis of figures to recommend areas of improvement
• He/she will be required to liaise with auditors, tax consultants and other financial and regulatory authorities.
• Any other ad-hoc assignment as required by superior

The successful candidate will have the following attributes:

• Bachelor Degree/Diploma in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree.
• 5 years relevant experience with 2 years in a Senior Executive role handling a full spectrum of finance
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills with good written & spoken English.
• Ability to work as part of team in a fast pace, continually changing environment.
• Ability to identify areas of improvement and to develop and implement process improvements and SOPs within the Finance area.
• Ability to ‘manage upwards’ and report directly and/or indirectly to the Managing Director and owner
• Working knowledge in MS Office and experience in Xero / Autocount is an advantage.
• Certification (CPA, ACCA or relevant) is a plus.

This is a fantastic chance to work for one of the region’s coolest and best loved brands and be involved in an extremely fast-growing group.  This opportunity is available to someone who has the passion, integrity and drive to join our team now and benefit from the growth and advancement of this team. Your career path is only determined by your ability, attitude and results.

Personality of candidate (additional info):

1.      Outgoing person

2.      Hands-on person

3.      Well-mannered in communicating with the team & other departments

4.      Can work in small, young, fun environment

5.      Can work as a team