Accounts & Finance Manager

Jobstreet Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to oversee financial operations, budgeting, and compliance. This critical role involves developing financial strategies to support growth and sustainability goals while managing a finance team and ensuring adherence to accounting standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Accounts Manager or similar with 3+ years.
• Willing to travel.
• Proficient in Mandarin, English and Malay (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage financial planning and analysis across the group.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Build and manage a high-performing finance team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

ACCA or CIMA (preferred)

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Accounts Manager to manage our group of companies’ finance and accounting functions. The Accounts Manager will play a crucial role in managing the company’s financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, and providing financial insights to support our growth and sustainability goals.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning and Analysis:

To ensure the development and execution of financial strategies, budgets, and financial plans across the group.

Provide financial insights and analysis to support decision-making and ensure fiscal responsibility.

Participating in budgeting processes for the group.

Managing financial transactions.

Streamlining accounting functions and operations.

Developing plans for financial growth.

The preparation and timely delivery of accurate financial statements and reports.

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards.

Identify financial risks and implement strategies to mitigate them.

Maintain a strong internal control environment to safeguard company assets.

Treasury and Cash Management

Manage cash flow and liquidity to support daily operations and capital investments for the group.

Monitor banking relationships, including the negotiation of financing agreements and terms.

Tax and Compliance

Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.

Work with external auditors and tax authorities to facilitate audits and assessments.

Develop, implement and maintain sound financial accounting system, document standard operating procedures, corporate governance and internal controls (preventive and detective).

Corporate Tax Transfer Pricing Documentation in compliance with local legislations

Build and manage a high-performing finance and accounting team.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, professional development, and teamwork.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (ACCA and CIMA is preferred)

Proven experience as an Accounts manager/Head of Finance or in a similar financial leadership role with at least 3 years.

Willing to travel

Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, auditing principles and reporting standards.

Working experience in start-up business, wholesales, retail, construction, trading and lead a team more than 10 staff is a plus.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Strong leadership and team management abilities.

Effective communication and presentation skills.

Strategic thinking and the ability to drive financial initiatives aligned with corporate objectives.

Able to read, write and speak in Mandarin, English and Malay, proficient in Mandarin is added advantage to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.

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Your application will include the following questions:

What's your expected monthly basic salary? Which of the following types of qualifications do you have? How many years' experience do you have as an Accounting Manager? How many years' experience do you have as a manager / team lead? How many years of taxation experience do you have? How many years' experience do you have with forecasting for businesses? How would you rate your Mandarin language skills? Which of these industries have you worked in?

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