Assistant Finance Manager

Fuku; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuku in Semenyih, Malaysia, seeks a seasoned Cost Controller to lead month-end closings, budgeting, and financial reporting for the Semenyih workshop. The role requires strong cost management and collaboration across Project Managers, Finance, Procurement, Contracts, Engineering and site teams.

Responsibilities include managing treasury activities, stock takes, taxation compliance, and audits while delivering actionable financial insights to support decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in a related field such as Quantity Surveying, Cost Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering, Finance or Accounting.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in project cost control or related roles.
• Experience in project budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of project cost management, budget control and cost variance analysis.
• Ability to prepare budgets, cost reports, cash-flow forecasts and cost-to-complete estimates.
• Proficiency in Excel; ERP/project-control systems (SAP, Oracle) are a plus.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and cross-functional coordination with Project Managers, Finance, Procurement, Contracts, Engineering and site teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end closing activities (AP, AR, GL reconciliations and reporting) for the Semenyih workshop.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial and management reports.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting with financial analysis to support business planning.
• Oversee taxation, statutory audits, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage treasury functions including cash flow monitoring, banking activities and liquidity management.
• Coordinate and lead annual stock take ensuring inventory accuracy and policy compliance.
• Build relationships with external auditors, tax authorities, financial institutions and regulators.
• Provide financial insights by translating data into actionable business decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Coordination with PMs/Finance

Cost variance analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in related field

Tools

Excel

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Manage month-end closing activities, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and General Ledger (GL) reconciliations and reporting for the Semenyih workshop.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial and management reports.
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process, providing financial analysis to support business planning and decision-making.
• Oversee taxation, statutory audits, financial reporting, and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Manage treasury functions for the Semenyih operation, including cash flow monitoring, banking activities, and liquidity management.
• Coordinate and lead the annual stock take exercise, ensuring inventory accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with external auditors, tax authorities, financial institutions, and regulatory agencies.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations by translating complex financial data into actionable business decisions.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Cost Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in project cost control, cost engineering, project controls, quantity surveying, or a similar role.
• Experience in project budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of project cost management, budget control, commitments, actual costs, accruals, and cost variance analysis.
• Ability to prepare and maintain project budgets, cost reports, cash-flow forecasts, and cost-to-complete estimates.
• Ability to identify and investigate cost variances, cost overruns, and potential financial risks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP/project-control systems such as SAP, Oracle, or other cost-control software is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to coordinate with Project Managers, Finance, Procurement, Contracts, Engineering, and site teams.