Accounting Assistant Manager (CPA)

The Accounting Assistant Manager will oversee the day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy of financial records, and maintaining compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is expected to work closely with the Accounting Manager and Finance leadership to strengthen internal controls, improve financial processes, and provide reliable financial information that supports business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations

• Support the Accounting Manager in overseeing daily accounting activities and ensuring timely completion of financial processes.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.

Accounts Management

• Monitor accounts payable activities, ensuring invoices, payment requests, and supplier disbursements are processed accurately and within established timelines.
• Review inventory-related accounting transactions, cost allocations, and inventory valuation reports.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Support the preparation and timely filing of tax returns, statutory reports, and government-mandated remittances.
• Help strengthen internal control procedures by identifying process gaps and recommending improvements to enhance operational efficiency and minimize financial risks.

Audit Engagement & Leadership

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors by preparing schedules, supporting documents, and responding to audit inquiries.
• Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to accounting personnel to promote accuracy, accountability, and continuous development.

Process Improvement

• Recommend and implement process enhancements to streamline workflows, strengthen internal controls, and improve reporting capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support automation initiatives and optimize existing accounting procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy
• CPA designation is required
• At least 5–8 years of progressive experience in accounting, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team leadership role
• Previous experience with a Top External Audit Firm is highly preferred
• Exposure to Internal Audit functions is considered an advantage
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, general accounting principles, taxation, and regulatory compliance
• Experience using ERP or enterprise accounting systems