Assistant Finance Manager

A leading organisation in Penang is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager to join their dedicated Finance Department.

This is a unique opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial health and operational excellence of a respected business, where your expertise will be valued and your professional growth supported. You will enjoy a collaborative atmosphere that encourages knowledge sharing, ongoing training opportunities, and flexible working arrangements designed to help you balance your career ambitions with personal commitments. If you are looking for a position where your attention to detail, interpersonal skills, and commitment to best practices can truly make an impact, this is the perfect next step for your career.

• Enjoy flexible working opportunities that support your work-life balance while contributing meaningfully to the organisation’s success.
• Benefit from generous pensions contributions and continuous training opportunities that foster both personal and professional development.
• Be part of an inclusive environment with supportive leadership, where your input is valued and teamwork is at the heart of every achievement.

What you'll do:

As an Assistant Finance Manager based in Penang, you will be entrusted with a broad spectrum of responsibilities that underpin the organisation’s financial stability. Your day-to-day activities will involve managing comprehensive accounting functions—from preparing detailed reports to overseeing budgetary planning—while ensuring all processes adhere strictly to regulatory standards. You will collaborate closely with internal teams as well as external partners such as auditors and tax agents. Your ability to implement robust controls will be essential in maintaining accurate records and supporting compliance initiatives like e-Invoicing under LHDN guidelines. By nurturing a supportive team environment within the Finance Department, you will help colleagues thrive while collectively achieving departmental goals. Your role will also include guiding credit control efforts, managing cash flows prudently, reviewing variances against forecasts, and ensuring all statutory submissions are completed accurately and on time. Success in this position means being proactive in identifying areas for improvement while fostering a culture of dependability and shared achievement.

• Take responsibility for the overall management of financial and accounting functions, including maintaining full sets of accounts and ensuring timely submission of financial and management reports.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts, manage cash flow efficiently, and ensure adequate working capital for smooth operations.
• Oversee, review, evaluate, improve, and implement effective financial controls within all accounting operational processes to maintain accuracy and compliance.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, and bankers to ensure all matters relating to audits, taxation, and statutory requirements are handled with precision and professionalism.
• Manage company cash flows to optimise fund utilisation while safeguarding sufficient liquidity for daily operations.
• Supervise credit control management activities to minimise risk exposure and maintain healthy receivables.
• Prepare annual budgets, conduct financial forecasts, and perform variance analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Review financial data and reports meticulously to guarantee accuracy, completeness, and integrity of all accounting records.
• Ensure full compliance with e-Invoice requirements as per Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia (LHDN) guidelines by monitoring issuance, validation, reconciliation, and system controls.
• Oversee compliance with SST regulations (if applicable), ensuring timely submission of SST returns in accordance with statutory obligations.
• Lead various functions within the Finance Department by supervising and motivating subordinates so they perform their roles effectively.

What you bring:

To excel as an Assistant Finance Manager in this organisation’s Penang office, you bring not only technical expertise but also a genuine commitment to collaboration and shared success. Your background demonstrates hands-on experience across all facets of finance—from meticulous record-keeping through strategic forecasting—paired with an ability to communicate clearly with both internal colleagues and external partners. You thrive when given responsibility for critical tasks such as compliance monitoring or process improvement initiatives. Your interpersonal skills enable you to nurture positive relationships within your team while supporting their ongoing development. A keen eye for detail ensures nothing escapes your notice during reviews or reconciliations; meanwhile your understanding of local statutory requirements keeps the organisation ahead of regulatory changes. Above all else, you value dependability—both in yourself and those around you—and seek out environments where mutual respect drives performance.

• You have proven experience managing full sets of accounts within a finance department or similar setting.
• Your background includes preparing detailed financial statements, management reports, budgets, forecasts, and conducting thorough variance analyses.
• You possess strong knowledge of implementing effective financial controls across operational processes to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• You are comfortable liaising with external auditors, tax agents, bankers, or other stakeholders regarding audits, taxation matters, or statutory requirements.
• Your experience includes managing cash flows efficiently to maintain optimal working capital levels for organisational needs.
• You have overseen credit control management activities aimed at minimising risk exposure while supporting business objectives.
• You demonstrate proficiency in reviewing complex financial data for accuracy, completeness, and integrity within accounting records.
• You are familiar with e-Invoice requirements under LHDN guidelines—including monitoring issuance processes—and can ensure system controls are robustly maintained.
• You understand SST regulations (where applicable) and have experience overseeing timely submission of related returns as required by law.
• You have led or supervised teams within finance departments by providing guidance that motivates others towards collective success.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as an employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued for their unique contributions. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities that allow them to harmonise professional responsibilities with personal priorities—a testament to the company’s belief in work-life balance. Generous pensions contributions reflect a long-term investment in staff wellbeing while ongoing training ensures every team member has access to resources needed for continuous growth. Supportive leadership fosters open communication channels so ideas can be freely shared across departments; this spirit of collaboration extends beyond daily tasks into broader community engagement initiatives championed by the business. Whether you’re seeking stability or advancement potential within a reputable firm known for its ethical practices and people-first approach—this is an environment where you can truly flourish alongside like-minded professionals who share your values.

What's next:

If you are ready to take the next step in your finance career within a supportive team environment that values your expertise—apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided; we look forward to connecting with talented individuals eager to make a difference.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C