Hybrid Assistant Finance Manager, GL – Contract

at Love, Bonito

• Job title: Assistant Finance Manager, GL – Contract
• Job type: Contract
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: ERP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

About the role

• Assistant Finance Manager managing day-to-day accounting operations and driving best practices at Love, Bonito. Collaborating with teams to ensure compliance and enhance accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day operations of the company while contributing to the growth and development of LB’s accounting function.
• Ensuring the timely preparation and maintenance of the general ledger for LB’s selected entities.
• Driving the enhancement and implementation of accounting best practices across all operating entities.
• Preparation of monthly group consolidated financial statements in accordance with SFRS.
• Review monthly management accounts for certain group entities to ensure accuracy, compliance with SFRS, and adherence to Group policies.
• Ensure the timely submission of financial data by each entity, providing support and guidance when necessary.
• Perform group-level analysis, including variance analysis, and provide insights to management on financial performance.
• Liaise with external auditors to ensure compliance with SFRS and the timely completion of audits for group consolidated statements and local statutory accounts.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with SFRS.
• Drive the automation of manual processes and foster a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and governance policies, maintaining the integrity of financial reporting.
• Lead SAP data clean-up activities for certain group entities, working with relevant stakeholders to resolve open items and ensure data integrity.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of juniors, providing coaching on accounting best practices, technical knowledge, and professional growth.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, in particular Strategic Finance and Operations.
• Handle ad hoc tasks and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, ACCA) are preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a finance role, with at least 2 years in audit and 3 years of commercial experience.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to lead and develop a team, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in using accounting software and ERP systems. Experience in SAP B1 will be an added advantage.
• An ability to think and work strategically and systemically - continuously prioritizing key deliverables
• Good problem-solving skills
• Strong multitasking and execution abilities
• Strong communication skills across the GL team and cross-functional teams.
• Strong teamplayer with ability to inhibit positive influence on juniors and peers.