Record to Report Assistant Manager / Manager - Big 4 Welcome

Assistant Manager / Manager, Record to Report - Big 4 Candidates Welcome

Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time

Location: Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaJOB SUMMARYThe Manager, Record to Report is responsible for managing a broad range of finance and accounting activities, including general accounting, staff cost accounting, fixed assets, lease accounting, local financial reporting and Group reporting.The role ensures that finance activities are performed accurately and within established policies, procedures, accounting standards, regulatory requirements and reporting timelines.Key responsibilities include managing month-end close activities, preparing and reviewing accounting schedules and reconciliations, performing financial analysis, supporting statutory and regulatory reporting, coordinating audit activities and working closely with internal and external stakeholders.The role will also contribute to process improvement, standardization, knowledge sharing and other finance transformation or special projects as required.1.

Staff Cost Accounting

• Manage accounting activities relating to staff costs, including salary, bonuses, share awards and employee claims.
• Perform appropriate accounting entries and reconciliations for staff-related costs.
• Liaise with Human Resources and relevant stakeholders to resolve queries relating to employee costs.
• Ensure staff cost accounting is accurate, complete and performed within reporting timelines.2. Fixed Asset & Lease Accounting
• Manage timely and accurate accounting for fixed assets and leases.
• Ensure supporting schedules and documentation are completed and submitted within agreed timelines.
• Support fixed asset additions, transfers, disposals and depreciation activities.
• Coordinate periodic asset verification and stock-take exercises.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and approvals are obtained from relevant departments.
• Maintain accurate accounting records for fixed assets and leases.3. Month-End Close & General Ledger
• Prepare and/or review month-end accrual journals.
• Perform and review General Ledger reconciliations.
• Investigate and follow up on long-outstanding balances with relevant departments.
• Ensure month-end accounting activities are completed accurately and within established timelines.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and outstanding items.
• Maintain appropriate supporting documentation for financial close activities.4. Financial Analysis & Variance Analysis
• Perform monthly financial variance analysis to provide visibility into financial performance and trends.
• Analyse financial results and identify significant movements, anomalies and potential risks.
• Prepare financial analytics, forecasts and predictive scenarios where required.
• Provide clear and timely commentary on financial performance.
• Support management decision-making through accurate and meaningful financial insights.
• Contribute to improvements in Finance data quality and reporting accuracy.5. Financial & Group Reporting
• Deliver monthly financial close and reporting activities within agreed timelines.
• Prepare and/or review Group reporting submissions.
• Ensure financial reporting is accurate, complete and compliant with applicable accounting standards and internal requirements.
• Support statutory and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Coordinate reporting relating to indirect tax, corporate tax and other applicable local regulatory requirements.
• Ensure reporting schedules and supporting documentation are maintained appropriately.6. Audit & Compliance
• Coordinate and support internal and external audit activities across relevant jurisdictions.
• Act as a key contact for audit queries relating to assigned finance areas.
• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation and financial information as required.
• Ensure audit requests are responded to accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Support compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements and internal controls.
• Follow up on audit findings and support implementation of agreed corrective actions.7. Finance Data & Reporting Quality
• Prepare financial analytics and management information in a timely manner.
• Review financial data for accuracy, completeness and consistency.
• Identify opportunities to improve Finance data quality and reporting processes.
• Investigate data discrepancies and coordinate resolution with relevant stakeholders.
• Support improvements to financial reporting tools and processes.8. Process Documentation & Standardization
• Support the preparation, review and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure finance processes are appropriately documented and kept up to date.
• Promote standardization and best practices across relevant finance activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and operational efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Record to Report function.9. Team Support & Knowledge Sharing
• Encourage knowledge sharing and collaboration within the Finance team.
• Promote standardization and sharing of best practices.
• Provide guidance and support to team members on accounting and reporting matters.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to their professional development.
• Support the development of technical accounting capabilities within the team.
• Provide assistance to team members beyond individual areas of responsibility where required.10. Ad Hoc & Management Support
• Perform ad hoc finance analysis, reporting and accounting activities as required by Management.
• Support special projects, process improvement initiatives and finance transformation activities.
• Assist with other administrative and operational finance responsibilities as required.
• Take on additional responsibilities aligned with business and Finance requirements.Qualification
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.
• An internationally recognized accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CA, ICAEW or equivalent would be an advantage.
• Candidates currently pursuing a professional accounting qualification may also be considered.
• 3–5 years for AM, 5-7 for Manager grade of relevant finance or accounting experience, preferably with supervisory, review or team lead responsibilities.
• Strong experience in Record to Report / General Ledger accounting and month-end closing.
• Experience in financial reporting, reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Experience in fixed asset and/or lease accounting would be an advantage.
• Experience in Group, statutory or regulatory reporting would be advantageous.
• Previous experience with a Big 4 audit firm and/or financial services industry would be preferred.
• Experience within the Fund Management industry would be an advantage.
• Experience supporting audits across multiple jurisdictions would be beneficial.