Assistant Accounting Manager

PridePRO is a Regional Executive Recruitment Company headquartered in Malaysia and specialising in mid- to senior-level placements across Southeast Asia. We partner with industry-leading organisations to identify top professional talent that drives long-term business success.

About the Company

Our client is an established international logistics organisation with a strong global presence, delivering end-to-end freight forwarding, transportation, and supply chain solutions to customers worldwide. Committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement, the company supports both multinational and regional clients across diverse industries. As part of their business expansion in Malaysia, they are seeking an experienced Assistant Accounting Manager to join their finance leadership team.

Why Join Our Client?

• Be part of a respected international logistics company with strong regional and global support.
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing Malaysian business while working closely with local leadership and regional finance stakeholders.
• Exposure to international reporting structures, cross-border processes, and professional growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive work culture that values accuracy, teamwork, and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee full set of accounts and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting while supervising day-to-day accounting operations.
• Support the Country Manager and Regional CFO on accounting, taxation, audit, and corporate secretarial matters.
• Prepare and review monthly management reports including P&L, balance sheet, variance analysis, cash flow and fixed asset schedules.
• Lead and monitor the monthly closing process in coordination with internal teams to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Drive annual budgeting and periodic forecasting; analyse trends and provide financial insights for decision-making.
• Monitor AR and AP performance to ensure healthy working capital and adherence to payment and collection cycles.
• Review cash flow positions and prepare weekly cash flow forecasts for operational planning.
• Oversee bank reconciliation reviews and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Manage inter-company reporting, reconciliation reviews, settlement processes, and issue resolution.
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, company secretaries and statutory bodies to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Strengthen internal controls, accounting processes and financial governance across the business.
• Provide financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to senior management.
• Support finance-related initiatives, system upgrades and process improvement projects.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or MICPA qualification strongly preferred.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance, ideally within an MNC or regional reporting environment.
• 3–5 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong technical understanding of financial reporting standards, tax regulations and statutory compliance.
• Experience supervising AR, AP and GL operations with strong review-level capabilities.
• Competent in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and management reporting.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret financial data and provide clear insights.
• Strong Excel proficiency and general systems literacy.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate with local and regional teams.
• High integrity, strong attention to detail and commitment to governance and process enhancements.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and meet reporting deadlines.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: RM5, RM8,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Opportunities for promotion
• Professional development

Work Location: In person