6401 - Finance Section Manager

Agensi Pekerjaan Minde Group Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 112,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Performance bonuses

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Agensi Pekerjaan Minde Group Sdn Bhd is seeking a Finance Section Head to lead its finance team in Penang. You will oversee accounting, cost control, budgeting, and ERP management to drive accurate reporting and strategic decision-making.

The role requires a university degree in accounting or finance, 5+ years in a leadership role in international manufacturing, and strong English proficiency. Competitive salary and benefits accompany the opportunity to grow with a fast-expanding company.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA is advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role within an international manufacturing company.
• Strong background in cost accounting; proficient in MPERs, ERP systems, and Malaysian tax laws; English fluency required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting function to ensure timely financial reporting in line with MPERs and local regulations.
• Manage cash and banking relationships, monitor working capital, and ensure liquidity.
• Implement and manage an efficient cost accounting system and train staff.
• Produce monthly financial reports with actionable insights for management and external authorities.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting with comprehensive commentary to board.
• Supervise all sub-ledgers (payables, receivables, salaries, stock, fixed assets) and reconcile ledgers.
• Act as ERP system manager for accounting and cost-related processes, liaising with external consultants.
• Provide regular feedback on cost management and maintain control over expenses.
• Oversee cash flow forecasts and negotiate with banks; assess customer/supplier credit health.
• Ensure adequate insurance coverage for high-value risks and manage tax declarations and payments.
• Ensure compliance with local company secretarial duties.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial analysis

English fluency

Education

University degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Tools

MPERs

ERP Systems

Job description

About the job 6401 - Finance Section Manager

Job Title: Finance Section Head

Company Overview

Established in 1984 and headquartered in Malaysia, the group boasts over 40 years of experience in the electronics manufacturing sector. It specializes in delivering high-quality, innovative solutions to customers worldwide with global facilities also located in other 4 country.

Job Responsibilities

• Financial Accounting: Lead the accounting function to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in line with MPERs, group policies, and local regulations. Manage cash and banking relationships, monitor working capital, and ensure liquidity while supporting management decision-making through financial data.
• Cost Accounting: Implement and manage an efficient cost accounting system, ensuring the accuracy of cost data across all systems. Provide training to help staff and management interpret costs and support accurate quotations.
• Reporting: Produce and analyze monthly financial reports, offering actionable insights to company management, corporate teams, and external authorities. Ensure reports are meaningful and facilitate informed decision-making.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process, gathering input from relevant departments, and presenting the budget with comprehensive commentary to corporate management and the Board of Directors.
• Sub-Ledger Supervision: Supervise all sub-ledgers, including payables, receivables, salaries, stock, and fixed assets. Ensure timely reconciliation of ledgers and coordinate updates to maintain accurate financial information.
• ERP Management: Act as the system manager for the ERP system, specifically focusing on accounting and cost-related processes. Liaise with external consultants to optimize ERP use for business processes.
• Cost Control: Provide regular feedback to relevant departments on cost management. Review expense reports and maintain tight control over company expenses.
• Cash and Credit Management: Oversee cash flow forecasts, manage credit portfolios, negotiate with banks, and assess the financial health of customers and suppliers to ensure liquidity at minimal cost.
• Insurance: Ensure adequate insurance coverage for high-value risks like property and liability, in compliance with the companys policies.
• Taxes: Manage the company's tax declarations and payments, ensuring compliance with local tax laws while minimizing liabilities.
• Company Secretarial Matters: Ensure compliance with local laws regarding company secretarial duties.

Job Requirements

• Education: University degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA certification is advantageous.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role within an international manufacturing company. Strong background in cost accounting preferred.
• Knowledge: Proficiency in MPERs, ERP systems, and Malaysian tax laws. Fluency in English is required.

Personality Profile

• Strong leadership and communication skills, analytical abilities, and a results-oriented mindset. Ability to work effectively under pressure and a comprehensive understanding of financial systems and business processes.

This role is suited for experienced financial professionals ready to lead and optimize the financial operations of a fast-growing international manufacturing company.

• Competitive salary (RM10,000 to RM13,000based on experience)
• Health insurance, performance bonuses, and opportunities for professional growth.