Assistant Manager, Finance - Accounting & Reporting (Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

This role manages all transactional and financial accounting, corporate reporting, ensuring compliance with company and statutory laws and timelines for Hilton entities in the Malaysia and Southeast Asia (SEA).  

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Your role is important, and below are some of the fundamental job duties that make your work unique.

Transactional Accounting
•    Accounts Payable (Third Party Suppliers, Intercompany transactions)
•    Team Member Business Expense Reimbursement. 
•    Accounts Receivable (including local and international billing), AR report, and AR support
•    General Ledger posting and reports. 
•    Bank reconciliations, Cash flow statements and projections. Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
•    Fixed Assets Accounting and Management. 
•    Any other accounting (AP, AR, GL or fixed assets-related task) as may be required 
•    Payroll Processing and related reporting / task.

Reporting
•    Month End Reporting (Close process, Supporting Schedules)
•    Monthly / Quarterly / Annual Group Reporting requirements
•    Provide transactional information to support business analysis and decision making.
•    Assist with government reports, surveys and ad hoc reporting.

Local Statutory Filings and Compliance
•    Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and Hilton Policies & Procedures. 
•    Coordinate statutory audits and support financial statement preparation
•    Prepare or coordinate applicable SST, withholding tax and other statutory filings. 
•    Assist with corporate tax submissions, tax reconciliations and annual tax packs.
•    Assistance in any other statutory compliance-related task.

Others 
•    Work with business teams, budget owners, vendors and advisers to resolve accounting queries.
•    Support finance onboarding, corporate card administration and vendor documentation.
•    Assist with finance system implementations and enhancements (if any).
•    Improve accounting processes, strengthen controls and reduce manual work.
•    Support special projects and other finance duties as assigned.

In addition to performing the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time spent on each function to be determined solely by the supervisor based on the particular requirements of the company.
•    Keep up to date on all financial systems.  Collaborate with corporate finance to coordinate accounting updates across various platforms.
•    Attend corporate and operations finance meetings as required.    
•    Assist in special projects as required.  
•    Assist the finance team and central finance with financial issues and irregularities. Recommend and assist in implementing appropriate corrective actions.
•    Any and all other job duties as assigned. 
 

WHY YOU’LL BE A GREAT FIT

You have these minimum qualifications:

•    Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPA) are a plus.
•    At least 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, including month-end closing and reconciliations.
•    Good understanding of accounting concepts, Financial Reporting, SST, and internal finance processes, as well as general ledger account structures.
•    Experience working in multicultural or international settings, such as cost centre accounting, departmental expense allocations and etc.
•    Able to prioritise work and meet deadlines
•    Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with internal teams and external partners
•    Pro-active and comfortable working independently, resolving issues and identifying process improvements.
•    Sound judgment, including knowing when to seek guidance or escalate issues.
•    Language: English & Bahasa Malaysia.
•    Proficient in MS Office 365 (Word and Excel). Knowledge of Power BI is plus. 
•    Familiarity with ERP systems such as PeopleSoft, SAP or Oracle or similar; experience with Concur and Blackline would be advantageous. 
•    This role offers regional exposure, opportunities to improve processes and support for professional development.