Accounts & Finance Manager

Accountable for the financial operations of the company, including active support of the company’s business direction.

Corporate planning and strategy

• Assist in formulating the group's future direction and supporting strategic and tactical initiatives.
• Actively participate in management meetings and making key decisions as a member of the management team.
• Develop financial and tax strategies.

Financial operations

• Oversee accounting, finance, tax and treasury operations.
• Design controls and approve financial transactions.
• Oversee the issuance of financial information.
• Review and approve audit and financial reports.
• Maintain relations with auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations.
• Create and propose on-time tailor-made reports for management needs.

Group treasury

• Monitor cash levels and forecasts, FX exposure.
• Invest funds (benchmarked to Bank Negara Malaysia’s Overnight Policy Rate).
• Part of the investment committee for asset acquisition (business ventures, real estate, etc.).

Secondary Role

• Prepare on-time and accurate project analysis.
• Maintain harmony within the department as well as with other departments.
• Work closely with all other Heads of Departments to enhance the smooth operations within the company.
• Propose to management on project-based cash flow and costing status.
• Work out seasonal project costing by organizing discussion sessions with relevant departments and propose to management timely.
• Nurture the next of kind within the department.
• Control and maintain the accounts department's efficient and effective filing system.

Qualification

• Possess a Degree in Accountancy or Professional Accountancy Qualification, preferably with Cost Management Accounting.

Experience

• Strong leadership qualities, strategic thinking, strong business operations and control experience.
• At least 10 years of working experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• At least the most recent 5 years’ experience at the senior management level.
• 2-3 years in an external audit environment, preferably with Big 4 audit firms.

Skills & Knowledge

• Possess coaching skills on work techniques, technical accounting, and relevant management skills.
• Competent in various finance, tax, treasury, and other regulatory compliance.
• High level of numerical and analytical skills.
• High degree of financial knowledge and excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
• Familiar with computerized accounting systems.
• Proficient in English, Chinese, and Bahasa Malaysia with strong written communication skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft business software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia; candidates fluent in Mandarin are a MUST as the role requires dealing with overseas speaking clients and business associates.