Assistant Finance Manager at JLL · Kuala…

Assistant Finance Manager
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Job Description – Assistant Finance Manager
Summary
As a business partner to Account Director, you will provide strategic finance support by delivering insightful financial analysis and operational improvement across client accounts.
Key responsibilities:

Business Partnering
·       Be the trusted financial advisor to Account Director, providing data-driven insights to support decision making
·       Collaborate with various stakeholders including operation teams, shared service centres and third party service providers
·       Identify financial risks and opportunities through analysis of performance indicators
·       Develop understanding of client accounts to propose initiatives that enhance financial performance
·       Propose and implement process improvements to optimise efficiency and effectiveness
Financial Management & Control
·       Manage vendor payments and monthly billing in compliance with JLL policies and guidelines
·       Monitor accounts receivables to optimise cash flow
·       Ensure robust documentation that meet audit requirements and maintain integrity of all financial transactions through effective processes
Month End Closing
·       Lead the month-end closing process (expense/revenue accrual etc) for assigned client accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
·       Investigate and resolve unusual variances or accounting issues
·       Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, local reporting standards and client contractual requirements
Financial Planning & Analysis
·       Prepare and present month end financial packages with meaningful variance analysis for internal stakeholders and clients (if required)
·       Partner with account leadership to develop comprehensive annual budget
·      Maintain rolling forecasts that accurately reflect current performance and future opportunities
·       Adhoc scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis
Sound like you? Here is what we’re looking for:
Strong analytical mindset with good attention to detail
Excellent problem-solving abilities with data-driven approach
Effective stakeholder management and communication skills
Able to translate financial insights into actionable business recommendations
Qualifications
University degree or professional qualification in accounting, finance or relevant field (ACCA, CIMA, CPA)
Minimum 2-3 years of financial experience
Experienced in navigating complex matrix environments
Business partnering and commercial finance experience is added advantage
Location:
On-site –Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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