Lam Soon Hiring! Full Time Assistant Manager, Finance in Selangor - Ricebowl

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated finance specialist to join our team! In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of monthly financial statements, group reporting, and annual audited accounts in compliance with approved accounting standards, tax laws, and statutory regulations. You will also support top management decision-making and contribute to process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

1. Company Level Accounting, Finance, and Taxation

a) Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Oversee daily accounting work, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, intercompany transactions, month-end closing, and cash flow monitoring.

• Review monthly management reports, schedules, and supporting analyses to ensure they are accurate, complete, and submitted on time.

• Monitor budgets, forecasts, working capital, and variance analysis, and provide financial information to support management decisions.

• Review accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency.

b) Treasury and Fund Management

• Check payment details, supporting documents, and transaction amounts before submission for online banking approval.

• Review cash flow forecasts and monitor funding needs to ensure payments are made on time.

• Liaise with banks and internal parties on banking, treasury, and fund management matters.

c) Tax Compliance

• Ensure income tax estimates, tax computations, and related submissions are prepared and completed within the required timelines.

• Review and follow up on withholding tax matters to ensure proper documentation and timely payment to LHDN.

• Coordinate the preparation and maintenance of transfer pricing documentation.

• Support other tax compliance matters, including reviewing tax-related documents, responding to tax queries, and liaising with tax agents or relevant authorities when required.

d) Year-End Audit and Statutory Reporting

• Coordinate year-end audit matters, prepare audit schedules, and liaise with external auditors.

• Review audit adjustments, disclosures, and supporting documents to ensure the statutory financial statements are properly supported.

2. Group Reporting

a) Group Cash/Fund Position and Investment Returns

• Prepare the Group’s daily cash and fund position, including obtaining investment statements, computing month-end fair values, and reconciling balances.

• Compute monthly investment returns and compare them with fund manager rates and published rates for reasonableness.

• Liaise with fund managers and relevant parties on investment statements and other fund-related matters.

b) Consolidated Financial Statements

• Prepare monthly consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules within the agreed timeline.

• Review consolidation entries, intercompany balances, and supporting analyses to ensure accurate Group reporting.

3. Other Responsibilities

• Support ad hoc assignments, process improvements, and other finance-related duties assigned by the superior from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualifications: Degree in Accounting or a professional qualification in accountancy (i.e. ACCA, MICPA, CPA or equivalent).

• Skills: Strong analytical, financial reporting, corporate finance, problem-solving, financial planning, and strategic skills; proficient in Microsoft 365 applications and digital finance tools; and able to communicate effectively in English.

• Experience: At least 6 years of relevant working experience. Audit experience is advantageous. Financial consolidation experience is essential.

If you are looking to contribute your expertise in a dynamic finance environment, we welcome your application.

Do submit your updated CV and only shortlisted candidates will be notified!