Assistant Finance Manager

Take ownership of the finance and accounting function at

AnyMind Malaysia

. You’ll lead the local finance team, oversee financial reporting, month-end closing, internal controls and local compliance, while partnering closely with Regional & Group Finance and key business stakeholders. If you’re ready to lead, make an impact, and grow with a fast-moving business

, we’d love to have you on board!

What You'll Do

• Finance Operations
• Oversee end-to-end AP and AR for Malaysia entities, including vendor and customer setup, supplier invoice recording (SG&A and COS), billing, payment preparation and collections. Day-to-day processing is done by the team; you review and approve.
• Handle corporate-related payments directly and ensure all payments follow approval and control requirements.
• Work with Sales and Operations to keep billing accurate and timely. Drive follow-up on overdue receivables and unbilled items, and keep AR aging current.
• Review employee expense claims for policy compliance.
• Oversee intercompany transactions, reconciliations and balance confirmations with Group entities.
• Ensure finance documents are properly maintained and filed.
• Cash, Bank & Working Capital
• Monitor the daily cash position and review monthly bank reconciliations for accuracy and timely completion.
• Support cash flow planning and working capital management, and escalate liquidity risks to the Malaysia Finance Head early.
• Month-End Close & Reporting
• Own the monthly, quarterly and annual close, meeting Regional and Group Finance deadlines.
• Review journals, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and balance sheet reconciliations, and ensure open items are resolved.
• Prepare and review the monthly P&L, Balance Sheet and cash flow reports, with variance analysis against budget, forecast and prior periods.
• Support budgeting and forecasting.
• Tax, Audit & Compliance
• Coordinate with external auditors on annual statutory audits, including supporting schedules and documentation.
• Work with tax agents on Malaysia tax matters: corporate income tax, tax estimates and instalments, SST, WHT, and tax authority queries.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory requirements and Group Finance policies.
• Support internal controls, internal audit and J-SOX initiatives.
• Team Leadership & Business Partnering
• Lead, coach and allocate work across the two-person Malaysia Finance team. Review their output (AP, AR, bank reconciliations, closing schedules) and act as the escalation point for operational issues.
• Advise business teams (Sales, Operations, HR, Admin) on accounting treatment, billing, payments and tax.
• Identify and drive process, control and automation improvements across NetSuite, Excel and Google Sheets.
• Support Regional and Group Finance projects and ad hoc analysis.
• Who You Are
• Degree or professional qualification in Accounting or Finance (ACCA, CPA, MIA or equivalent preferred).
• 5–8 years of accounting experience, including full-set accounts and month-end close.
• Good knowledge of Malaysian accounting standards, tax (CIT, SST, WHT) and statutory requirements.
• Strong grasp of AP, AR, GL, bank reconciliation, close, tax and audit processes.
• Strong Excel skills. Google Sheets proficiency is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, organisational and stakeholder management skills. Able to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
• NetSuite or other ERP experience is a plus.
• Experience in a multinational, tech, digital marketing, advertising or e-commerce environment is a plus.
• Experience in supervising or managing a team is a plus.
• Proficient in Bahasa Malaysia and/or Mandarin in both writing and speaking is a plus.
• Why You'll Love It
• A d v a n c e d
• A I tools for all positions
• Creative office at KL Eco City
• Competitive Salary
• Performance Review (2 times per year)
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Annual Paid Leave
• Marriage, Compassionate, and Parental Leaves
• Health Insurance
• Social Security
• Monthly, Quarterly, Annual MVP Awards (prizes up to 8,000USD)