Assistant Finance Manager – Group Accounts

Department: Group Accounts / Finance
Experience: Minimum 5 years in accounting, audit or a related field

The opportunity

Join FIMA Bulking Services Berhad as Assistant Manager – Group Accounts and support the Group Account Manager in delivering accurate, timely and well-controlled financial operations across the Bulking Group and Fima Biodiesel.

What you’ll do

• Support daily accounting operations and maintain complete, accurate accounting records.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Review accounting entries, reconciliations and supporting schedules, following up on outstanding items.
• Analyse monthly and quarterly management reports, including variances, trends and risks.
• Review debtors and creditors reconciliations and monitor resolution of reconciling items.
• Support company tax and deferred tax computations, budgeting, forecasting and tax planning.
• Coordinate fixed asset reporting, verification and asset tagging.
• Monitor operational information such as stock, tyre stock and diesel consumption for financial reporting.
• Strengthen accounting processes, internal controls, SOPs and documentation.
• Work with Operations and other teams to assess financial impact and ensure appropriate accounting treatment.
• Coordinate year-end audit requirements with external auditors.
• Contribute to finance process improvements, system enhancements and Group finance initiatives.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Finance or an equivalent professional qualification.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in accounting, audit or a related field.
• Group or operational accounting experience is an advantage.
• ACCA, MIA or an equivalent professional qualification is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of double-entry accounting, full-set accounts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting, taxation, treasury and fixed asset management.
• Good understanding of month-end closing, reconciliations, management reporting and internal controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting or ERP systems.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Able to guide junior team members, manage multiple deadlines and work collaboratively with Finance and Operations.