Assistant Finance Manager

Location
Kuala Lumpur
Workplace
On-site

About this role

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES / ACTIVITIES OF THIS JOB (list not more than 10 items)

  1. Financial Accounting & Reporting:

  • Prepare timely and accurate financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

  • Review accounting entries and ensure transactions are accurately recorded.

  • Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.

  • Conduct financial analysis, variance analysis, and performance reporting to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

  • Ensure reporting deadlines are met, and all reports are supported by accurate and reliable financial data.

  • Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and internal policies.

  • Support the Finance Manager in preparing ad-hoc financial reports, analysis, and presentations as required.

  1. Budgeting and Forecasting:

  • Assist in the annual budgeting process

  • Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts and projections based on business strategies and market conditions.

  • Monitor actual performance against budget and forecasts and analyze variances.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify areas for cost optimization and revenue enhancement.

  1. Financial Operations and Controls:

  • Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining effective financial controls, policies, and procedures.

  • Ensure finance processes and practices comply with company policies, applicable accounting standards, and relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.

  • Maintain proper financial documentation, supporting records, and audit trails in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

  • Support internal and external audit activities, including preparation of schedules, supporting documents, and responses to audit queries.

  • Liaise and coordinate with external auditors, tax agents, company secretaries, and other professional advisers as required.

  • Assist in ensuring timely and accurate submission of statutory, tax, and other regulatory requirements.

  1. To perform any other ad hoc duties         

 


Who we are:
Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere.  With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners.

Why you'll love working here:
  • Our employees matter. As a people-focused business, we work hard to provide meaningful rewards and development opportunities for our employees, recognizing performance, and creating a supportive working environment for them, wherever they are based.
  • Vibrant culture.  We are committed to a diverse and rich culture, welcoming people from all walks of life.  Our long-standing commitment to culture and inclusion empowers us to bring our authentic selves and unique differences to work every day.
  • Socially responsible.  We want to minimize our products' impact on the environment and help create positive journeys worldwide.  We do this by creating the best products using the most sustainable and innovative materials, methods, and models. 
What we value: 
At Samsonite, we do more than create the bags that move with our consumer, we inspire and celebrate the moments that move them. We believe we have a responsibility to the world in how we operate, the products we sell, the communities where we live and work, and how we treat the people we employ.  We're as diverse as travel itself, and like travel, your journey with Samsonite presents the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and explore your passions.  This is why we offer various paths for professionals and celebrate the knowledge and skills they bring to our team.  We are committed to a respectful workplace that allows our team members to bring their best selves to the workplace daily. 
Samsonite is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, associates, customers, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.

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Top Benefits

  • Meaningful rewards
  • Development opportunities
  • Supportive working environment