Assistant Finance Manager

PAN-INTERNATIONAL ELECTRONICS (M) SDN BHD; Seberang Perai; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PAN‑INTERNATIONAL ELECTRONICS (M) SDN BHD is seeking a strategic finance professional to support the CFO in financial planning, reporting and operations within a hybrid role. You will manage executive schedules, handle confidential communications, and prepare board‑level materials to drive business decisions.

Ideal candidates hold a Chartered Accountant designation (MIA) with 3+ years in financial accounting, and bring strong tax, regulatory knowledge and communication skills for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• 3+ years post‑qualification experience in financial accounting and reporting.
• Chartered Accountant and MIA membership highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian tax regulations, the Companies Act 2016 and Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the CFO with strategic financial planning and decision making.
• Manage the CFO's calendar, communications, and travel arrangements.
• Prepare confidential communications and financial reports for board review.
• Act as liaison between CFO, department heads, banks, investors and auditors.
• Assist in due diligence, data rooms for M&A, fundraising, and bank loan applications.
• Lead or support cross‑functional projects including corporate insurance renewals and internal audits.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Integrity and discretion

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Chartered Accountant / MIA member

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a strategic professional to fulfill a hybrid role that bridges executive administration and financial operations. The role supports the CFO by streamlining daily workflows, managing executive schedules and travel arrangements, handling confidential communications, and preparing critical financial reports for board-level review.

What you’ll be doing

Responsible for daily financial operations and management, while supporting the CFO in strategic financial planning and decision-making.

Acts as the primary liaison between the CFO, department heads, and external stakeholders, including banks, investors, and auditors.

Manages the CFO's complex calendar, prioritizes correspondence, and coordinates travel arrangements and itineraries.

Maintains confidential records and assists in the preparation of virtual data rooms for due diligence, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), fundraising activities, and bank loan applications.

Leads or supports strategic initiatives directed by the CFO, including corporate insurance renewals, internal compliance audits, and other cross‑functional projects.

What we’re looking for

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Minimum 3 years of post‑qualification experience in financial accounting and reporting, preferably within the manufacturing industry. Experience with a public‑listed company or a Big Four audit firm serving manufacturing clients is highly preferred.

Must be a Chartered Accountant and a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA). Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA or CIMA will be an added advantage.

Strong knowledge of Malaysian tax regulations, the Companies Act 2016 and Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements.

Possesses strong financial and analytical acumen, with a high level of integrity, discretion and trustworthiness.

Demonstrates a proactive mindset, strong execution capabilities and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

About us

PAN‑INTERNATIONAL ELECTRONICS (M) SDN BHD' is a subsidiary of a multinational electronics conglomerate with a history of over 50 years. We are committed to excellence in manufacturing and providing innovative solutions to our customers worldwide. Our strong focus on sustainability and corporate social responsibility makes us an employer of choice in the industry.

PAN‑INTERNATIONAL ELECTRONICS (M) SDN BHD (PIE) ONE STOP MANUFACTURING PROVIDER Established in 1989, PIE is one of the leading electronics manufacturing service provider offering a full range of integrated manufacturing solution for the world’s leading electronics original equipment manufacturers. The company located in Penang, Malaysia, which is well known as the high tech electronics manufacturing hub. PIE has total of 3 factories, with total build‑up area of 32,000 sqm build on a 62,000 sqm of land. PIE is a Public listed Company on the main of KLSE (Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange) since July 2000. Products assembled by us include barcode scanner, PCMCIA cards & accessories, network or smart cables, LCD module, SCSI interface boards, USB 2.0 converter for external CDRW/HDD, intelligent board for game machine, USB Hub & converter, decoders, electronic ballast etc. In our relentless pursuit of quality excellence, we have achieved QS 9000 certification in June 2002 in addition to the ISO 9002 in 1994. Besides, PIE is also an UL/CSA and TUV certified assembly house to serve the need of our world‑class customers.