Muhammad Saiful Amierul B Samsuddin
Shah Alam
Summary
I have 11 years of experiences in Accounting & Finance in handling Reporting, GL, AP & AR. I am also have 8 years of experience in spearheading small finance team which consists of 3-5 subordinates.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Finance Manager
Pathology Asia
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
02.2026 - Current
- Perform monthly closing and the preparation of financial, management, and consolidated reports including balance sheet (AP, AR, general ledger, fixed assets, inventory).
- Developed budgets and forecasts, performed variance and financial analysis to enhance financial reporting accuracy.
- Managed bank-related matters, including preparation of payments, cash flow projections, and bank reconciliations to support financial operations.
- Ensured compliance with local tax and accounting standards, coordinated internal and external audits across group entities to maintain regulatory adherence.
- Handle intercompany transactions and maintain accurate documentation.
- Managed and reviewed employee expense claims to ensure compliance with company policies.
- Liaise with banks on account management and transaction matters including but not limited to creation/deletion of users and amendment of access rights.
- Support all administrative & operational aspects of sales activities.
- Report to Finance Director in SG and acted as individual contributor to manage Lifestrands Genomics Pte Ltd in SG)
Assistant Finance Manager
CR3 Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Kuala Lumpur
09.2024 - 11.2025
- Assist Financial Controller in developing and managing company budget & forecast, analyzing historical data and identifying key trends and assumptions that will impact future performance.
- To handle a full set of monthly management accounts and ensure timely submission for monthly & yearly.
- Overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance and journal entry preparation.
- Led accounts payable and accounts receivable team, ensuring efficient financial operations.
- Managed monthly cash flow forecast and informed FC if entity required loan from Group to meet monthly commitments.
- Prepared and submitted monthly reporting pack to the Group by WD+5.
- Assist in preparing annual operational plan (AOP) on a yearly basis.
- Assist in preparing forecast for P&L, BS and CF on quarterly basis.
- Planned and managed monthly cash collection forecasts from customers to optimise cash flow.
- Prepared audit schedule for balance sheet and P&L items, and drafted financial statement to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Prepared audit schedules and coordinated with external auditors during interim and year-end audits.
- Ensured smooth operation of audit sessions to facilitate timely production of financial statements.
- Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, and other consultants during audits and reviews.
- Engaged with tax agents to address corporate tax queries and submissions.
- Ensured timely submission and payment of withholding tax and GST obligations.
- Collaborate with other departments to support financial processes and reporting.
- Handled and managed intercompany reconciliation, fixed asset management, and inventory management regularly.
- Reviewed all supplier invoices and payment vouchers prepared by accounts executives for accuracy.
- Reviewed all customer invoices weekly to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Monitored ageing reports weekly and planned payments according to given credit terms.
- Reviewed staff claims for food allowances, travel expenses, and project site allowances monthly.
- Assisted in preparing financial reports, highlighting key findings, variances, and actionable recommendations for management.
- Managed and executed additional job responsibilities assigned by the superior or designated personnel.
- Ensured all documents were complete and sufficient for audit requirements.
- Engaged with tax agents to address corporate tax queries and submissions.
- Ensured timely submission and payment of withholding tax and GST obligations.
- Provided documents requested by tax agents or external auditors for review and compliance.
Senior Financial Analyst
Lendlease Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Kuala Lumpur
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Reported directly to GM Finance for the Construction Division, providing updates and insights.
- Managing regional reporting for Asia Construction which consists of Malaysia, Singapore, China and Japan.
- Managing regional reporting for Asia Construction which consists of Malaysia, Singapore, China and Japan.
- Liaised with country finance teams to gain insights into financial and operational performance across the region.
- Perform management reporting (monthly/quarterly/half yearly/yearly) to Group Finance on Asia Regional Numbers and financial highlights.
- Prepared comprehensive meeting pack for GM Finance, including financial analysis and commentaries for presentation at Monthly Regional Meeting with CFO Asia.
- Guided Country Finance teams on reporting expectations and direction from Group Finance to ensure compliance.
Senior Accounts Executive
PT Resources Berhad
Kuala Lumpur
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Prepare full set of accounts for entities which HGMC & FOODMART.
- Manage daily general accounting activities including perform monthly, quarterly, and year end financial close processes.
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of financial reports to the management.
- Supervised a team of three subordinates, guiding their daily tasks.
- To analyze profit and loss statement and balance sheet on monthly basis.
- To check and review all the schedules prepared by subordinates such as fixed asset, HP, ROU and payroll.
- To prepare monthly journal entries such as prepayment and accruals.
- To perform intercompany reconciliation on monthly basis.
- Updated finance manager on financial activities, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
- Assisted in preparing quarterly reports for Bursa Malaysia, contributing to compliance and transparency.
- To ensure monthly closing is completed by WD+7.
- Liaised with external stakeholders, including auditors and tax agents, to resolve queries and ensure timely information exchange.
Senior Financial Reporting
Celcom Axiata Berhad
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
10.2020 - 07.2022
- Prepared audited financial statements and accompanying notes for external audit compliance.
- Prepared audit schedules and addressed queries from external auditors during quarterly and year-end audits.
- To ensure monthly closing to be completed by WD+4.
- To ensure accuracy and completeness for all the transactions posted in SAP.
- To analyze OPEX actual vs budget on monthly basis.
- To provide and manage provision and accrual for related OPEX on monthly basis.
- To liaise with commercial budget team on the accrual and provision for postpaid incentive, marketing operation expenses and customer service expense.
- Prepare full set of account for entities such as Celcom Retail and Celcom Mobile.
- To perform intercompany settlement and submit to the AP team for processing.
- To prepare intercompany reconciliation between subsidiary and holding company.
- To prepare schedule and billing for intercompany transaction such as management fee and rental charges.
- To perform reconciliation for phone vouchers given to staff between SAP system and CBS system.
- To perform GL Clearing for suspense accounts such as consignment payables.
- Ensured accurate posting of transactions to respective general ledgers.
- Completed small ad-hoc project assigned by superior to support team objectives.
- Report to Head of Department (Reporting).
Account Executive
Quantum Supplies (M) Sdn Bhd
Kota Damansara
01.2016 - 10.2020
- Prepared comprehensive accounts, including P&L and balance sheet, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Developed quarterly sales and expenses budgets, aligning financial resources with strategic objectives.
- Compiled monthly analysis reports for Board of Directors, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Finalised accounts for year-end audit purposes.
- Prepare forecast of P&L of tax provision.
- Managed general ledger entries and prepared journal transactions.
- Prepare Cash flow forecast on weekly basis.
- Prepare bank and intercompany reconciliation.
- Verified and checked all supplier payments for accuracy and compliance.
- Reviewed and verified all double entries recorded in the accounting system.
- Confirmed and verified all payments received, ensuring correct postings in the system.
- Prepare stock valuation for inventory such as finished goods, raw materials and packaging materials.
- Prepare stock variance analysis.
- Communicated with third parties, including bankers and regulatory bodies, for compliance.
- Handle SST & GST submission.
- Conducted internal audits at outlets.
- To engage and liaise with auditor regarding with year end audit.
- Report to Head of Finance Department.
Account Assistant
Yakult (M) Sdn Bhd
Shah Alam, Selangor
11.2014 - 12.2015
- Assisted in month-end closing processes for accounts payable team, ensuring timely financial reporting.
- Prepared payments for suppliers, staff claims, rentals, and commissions, facilitating accurate and punctual disbursements.
- Conducted monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring alignment between accounting records and bank statements.
- Verify all the documents such as purchase order, invoices and delivery order from suppliers.
- Entered and posted all documents received from suppliers into the accounting system.
- Maintain the records of accounts payable by filing all source documents and system generated reports.
- Report to Assistant Finance Manager.
Education
Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting And Finance
UITM
Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia07-2019
High School Diploma -
UITM
Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia06-2014
Skills
- Financial reporting
- SAP
- SQL Accounting System
- Oracle
- Epicor System
- Business Central
- Tableau
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
Additional information
Currently Under Probation: 1 month notice
Current Salary: Rm 8,000
Expected Salary: Rm 10,500 (Negotiable)
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Malay
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Assistant Finance Manager
Pathology Asia
02.2026 - Current
Assistant Finance Manager
CR3 Malaysia Sdn Bhd
09.2024 - 11.2025
Senior Financial Analyst
Lendlease Malaysia Sdn Bhd
06.2023 - 08.2024
Senior Accounts Executive
PT Resources Berhad
07.2022 - 06.2023
Senior Financial Reporting
Celcom Axiata Berhad
10.2020 - 07.2022
Account Executive
Quantum Supplies (M) Sdn Bhd
01.2016 - 10.2020
Account Assistant
Yakult (M) Sdn Bhd
11.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting And Finance
UITM
High School Diploma -
UITM