Account and HR Manager

Han Aik Hardware Sdn Bhd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic hardware company in Johor Bahru is seeking a highly experienced Account and HR Manager. This role involves overseeing financial management and HR operations to ensure compliance and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in accounting and finance, with solid HR and payroll expertise. Proficiency in Chinese and Malay is required, along with strong communication and leadership skills. Competitive remuneration and career growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in accounting/finance, with hands-on exposure to HR and payroll functions.
• Strong experience in financial reporting, taxation, budgeting, and statutory compliance.
• Knowledge of Malaysian labor laws and HR best practices is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Oversee end-to-end HR operations, including accurate payroll processing.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting and HR team members.

Skills

Accounting expertise

HR administration

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

Financial planning

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field

Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software (e.g., Autocount)

CTOS credit monitoring tools

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Account and HR Manager to oversee the company’s financial management and human resources operations. This role plays a key part in ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and effective people management across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have strong accounting expertise, solid understanding of HR administration, payroll, and statutory compliance, as well as the ability to support management with financial and workforce planning.

Key Responsibilities

Account and Finance

• Manage the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes in coordination with department heads.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance, identifying trends, variances, and improvement opportunities.
• Oversee cash flow, working capital, and cost control to ensure operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with local accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Prepare and ensure timely submission of tax filings, including SST, corporate tax, and other statutory reports.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, banks, and regulatory authorities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Monitor and analyze credit reports (including CTOS) and provide risk assessments and recommendations.

Human Resource and Payroll

• Oversee end-to-end HR operations, including accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Ensure 100% accuracy of payroll, including salaries, overtime, allowances, deductions, commissions, and statutory contributions (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB).
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian labor laws and employment regulations.
• Support recruitment processes, onboarding, confirmations, resignations, and offboarding activities.
• Manage employee attendance, leave administration, and HR documentation.
• Assist management in manpower planning, performance review processes, and compensation administration.
• Develop and implement HR policies, SOPs, and internal guidelines aligned with company objectives.
• Act as a point of contact for employee HR-related matters and provide guidance where necessary.

Leadership & Support

• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting and HR team members.
• Provide management with financial and HR insights to support business decisions.
• Support ad-hoc management reporting and strategic initiatives as required.

Education & Experience

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in accounting/finance, with hands‑on exposure to HR and payroll functions.
• Strong experience in financial reporting, taxation, budgeting, and statutory compliance.
• Solid experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance.
• Familiarity with CTOS credit monitoring tools.
• Knowledge of Malaysian labor laws and HR best practices is an advantage.
• Proficient in Chinese and Malay; English proficiency is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of tax regulations and financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Autocount).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.