APAC Finance Director (Perak)

Michael Page International (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Perak; On-site; MYR 391,000 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd seeks an experienced Finance Leader to drive strategic financial planning, reporting, and governance for the Malaysian entity. You will shape the budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term financial plans while guiding a finance team and engaging with the CEO and board.

The role covers FP&A, treasury, tax planning, and internal controls, with oversight of MFRS reporting and regulatory compliance in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-15 years of finance leadership experience.
• Led a finance team of at least 5 people.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA/CIMA/CPA or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the financial strategy for Malaysia.
• Provide strategic financial advice to CEO and executives.
• Lead FP&A including budgeting, forecasts, and long-range plans.
• Oversee month/quarter/year-end closing and regulatory reporting (MFRS).
• Manage tax planning and compliance for Malaysia (SST, income tax).
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulators in Malaysia.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Team development

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

ACCA/CIMA/CPA qualified

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Are you looking for a new challenge in your career? A great opportunity have arise for those looking for a change and development in their careers. A leading manufacturing company is looking for like minded individuals to join them in their expansion plan.

The organisation we are working with is a leading company in its industry. They have grown massively in the past years and have future plans on innovation on this day & age.

Description

Strategic Financial Leadership:

• Develop and execute the company's financial strategy in alignment with overall business objectives in Malaysia.
• Provide strategic financial advice and insights to the CEO and other executive team members on key business decisions.
• Lead the development of long-term financial plans, including funding strategies, capital allocation, and profitability targets for the Malaysian operations.
• Analyze market trends, economic conditions in Malaysia, and competitor activities to identify potential risks and opportunities.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

• Oversee the development and management of the annual budget, forecasts, and long-range financial plans for the Malaysian entity.
• Lead the financial planning and analysis team, ensuring the delivery of timely and insightful financial reports and analysis.
• Monitor financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying variances and providing actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to the Malaysian business and industry.
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation and presentation of financial statements in accordance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) and relevant statutory requirements.
• Oversee the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, ensuring compliance with local timelines and regulations.
• Manage the tax planning and compliance function for Malaysia, ensuring adherence to local tax laws (e.g., income tax, SST).
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities in Malaysia (e.g., Bank Negara Malaysia, Companies Commission of Malaysia).
• Ensure compliance with Bursa Malaysia listing requirements (if applicable).

Treasury & Risk Management

• Oversee the company's treasury functions in Malaysia, including cash management, banking relationships, and foreign exchange risk management (considering MYR fluctuations).
• Develop and implement financial risk management policies and strategies relevant to the Malaysian business environment.
• Ensure adequate insurance coverage for the company's assets and liabilities in Malaysia.

Internal Controls & Governance

• Establish and maintain a strong system of internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure the integrity of financial information in accordance with best practices and local regulations.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures and local legal requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team in Malaysia, fostering a high-performing and collaborative work environment.
• Set clear performance expectations, provide regular feedback, and support the professional growth of team members.

Stakeholder Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including banks, investors, and regulatory bodies in Malaysia.
• Represent the finance function in meetings with the executive team and board of directors.

Profile

• Minimum 10- 15 years' experience and has led a finance team of at least 5 people
• Preferably with professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA or its equivalent
• Excellent leadership skills and able to motivate and develops others;
• Aggressive, visionary and willing to take calculated risk for dynamic business growth;
• Attentive to details, alert and capable of identifying business growth & cost saving opportunity as well as process improvement alternative;
• Strong understanding of latest accounting standard;
• Strong reporting and organizational skills.

Job Offer

You will be rewarded with an attractive package of

• RM 35000- RM 50000 monthly