Always Marketing

Experiential and retail marketing

Assistant Finance Manager

Financial Accounting +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeKuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is required.
A professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, MICPA, or equivalent is preferred.
At least 4 years of progressive finance and accounting experience is required.
Experience managing multiple legal entities, group reporting, consolidation, and intercompany transactions is required.
Strong knowledge of financial reporting, taxation, treasury, audit, and statutory compliance in Malaysia is required.
Familiarity with MPERS, Companies Act 2016, SST, and e-Invoicing requirements is required.
Experience in distribution, trading, marketing services, FMCG, retail, project-based, or commercial environments is advantageous.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills are required.
A hands-on, detail-oriented approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines are required.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to coach and develop finance team members are required.

Responsibilities

Support the Finance Manager in overseeing accounting and financial operations across four legal entities within the Group.
Lead and coordinate month-end, quarterly, and year-end closing, including reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, management accounts, financial statements, and group consolidation.
Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Tax, and intercompany transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Group policies and applicable accounting standards.
Manage statutory, tax, and regulatory matters, including external audits, tax filings, SST, e-Invoicing, and liaison with auditors, tax agents, company secretaries, and relevant authorities.
Monitor cash flow, working capital, and treasury activities, including cash flow forecasting, funding requirements, and timely supplier payments.
Work closely with operational stakeholders to provide accurate financial insights and support sound business decisions.

Desired Qualifications

Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, MICPA, or equivalent.
Experience in distribution, trading, marketing services, FMCG, retail, project-based, or commercial environments.

About the role
We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Assistant Finance Manager to support the Finance Manager in overseeing the accounting and financial operations across four legal entities within the Group. This role covers financial reporting, month-end closing, taxation, treasury, statutory compliance, internal controls, and process improvement. You will also work closely with operational stakeholders to provide accurate financial insights and support sound business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate month-end, quarterly, and year-end closing, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, management accounts, financial statements, and group consolidation.
Oversee daily accounting operations including AP, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Tax, and intercompany transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Group policies and applicable accounting standards.
Manage statutory, tax, and regulatory matters, including external audits, tax filings, SST, e-Invoicing, and liaison with auditors, tax agents, company secretaries, and relevant authorities.
Monitor cash flow, working capital, and treasury activities, including cash flow forecasting, funding requirements, and timely supplier payments.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, MICPA, or equivalent is highly preferred.
Minimum 4 years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
Experience managing multiple legal entities, group reporting, consolidation, and intercompany transactions.
Strong knowledge of financial reporting, taxation, treasury, audit, and statutory compliance in Malaysia.
Familiarity with MPERS, Companies Act 2016, SST, and e-Invoicing requirements.
Experience in distribution, trading, marketing services, FMCG, retail, project-based, or commercial environments is an advantage.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop finance team members.

About the Company

Always Marketing

Experiential and retail marketing

Always Marketing is an Asian marketing services agency specializing in experiential, shopper and trade marketing. Its teams activate brands through events, retail execution, merchandising, field sales, promotions and technology-supported campaign management. The Malaysia operation serves consumer brands and channel partners with nationwide coverage while connecting to a wider regional organization. Always Marketing is a business-to-business agency rather than a consumer retailer, translating brand strategy into physical experiences and store-level execution where customers encounter and purchase products.

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