Assistant Finance Manager – Manufacturing Finance

BERJAYA CKE GROUP; Nilai; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Berjaya CKE Group in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager to lead manufacturing finance, costing, inventory and ERP processes. The role reports to the CFO and offers a path toward Finance Manager within 3–5 years for high performers.

The successful candidate will have strong accounting fundamentals, a manufacturing background, and the ability to drive improvements in financial reporting and internal controls. Mandarin communication is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA or CPA is advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant Finance & Accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Support the CFO in overseeing the full spectrum of Finance & Accounting activities for the Malaysian operations.
• Ensure timely monthly, quarterly and year-end closing and reporting.
• Review general ledger, journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare management accounts, financial reports and analysis for Management review.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, bankers and other parties as required.
• Oversee manufacturing finance and costing, costs, variances and stock movements.
• Assist in ERP processes, internal controls, and process improvements.
• Supervise Finance team and develop leadership capabilities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Mandarin proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CIMA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Assistant Finance Manager – Manufacturing Finance

Assistant Finance Manager – Manufacturing Finance | Career Progression Opportunity

Berjaya CKE Group
Location: Nilai, Negeri Sembilan (Arab Malaysian Industrial Park)
Industry: Manufacturing of Commercial Kitchen Equipment
Employment Type: Full-time (5-day work week - Monday ~Friday)
Salary: RM7,000 – RM8,500 per month (Commensurate based on experience and exposure)

Ready for Your Next Step in Finance?

Are you currently a Senior Finance Executive, Senior Accountant, Finance Team Lead or junior Assistant Finance Manager looking for an opportunity to step up into a broader finance management role?

We are looking for a high-potential and ambitious Finance professional to join us as Assistant Finance Manager and work closely with our Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

This position is designed for someone who already possesses solid Finance & Accounting fundamentals, preferably within a manufacturing environment, and is now ready to gain broader exposure across manufacturing finance, costing, financial reporting, inventory management, ERP, internal controls and finance transformation.

For the right individual who consistently demonstrates strong performance, leadership capability and business understanding, this role provides the opportunity to be progressively developed towards a Finance Manager position over the next 3–5 years, subject to performance and business requirements.

Work Location & Arrangement

The position will be based at our Manufacturing Factory in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the CFO in overseeing the full spectrum of Finance & Accounting activities for the Company's Malaysian operations.

Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and year-end financial closing and reporting.

Review general ledger accounts, journal entries, reconciliations and supporting schedules.

Assist in preparing management accounts, financial reports and analysis for Management review.

Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, statutory requirements and Company policies.

Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, bankers and other relevant professional parties when required.

Manufacturing Finance & Costing

Support financial oversight of the Company's manufacturing operations in Nilai.

Review product costing, manufacturing costs, overhead allocation and cost variances.

Analyse manufacturing and operational variances and work with relevant departments to identify significant cost deviations and improvement opportunities.

Monitor inventory valuation, stock movements, slow-moving and obsolete inventory.

Participate in stock counts and ensure proper reconciliation and investigation of inventory discrepancies.

Provide financial analysis to support manufacturing performance, cost control and operational efficiency.

Inventory & Fixed Asset Management

Ensure proper accounting and controls over inventory and fixed assets.

Review inventory transactions, adjustments and reconciliations between Finance and operational records.

Maintain appropriate controls over fixed asset additions, disposals, transfers and depreciation.

Support periodic verification and reconciliation of fixed assets.

ERP & Finance Process Improvement

Support continuous improvement and optimisation of ERP processes, particularly within Finance, Costing, Inventory and Fixed Asset functions.

Act as a key Finance focal point for ERP-related matters including process standardisation, data integrity and continuous system improvement.

Identify opportunities to improve Finance processes, reporting accuracy, internal controls and operational efficiency.

Work closely with Operations and other departments to strengthen process and system integration.

Internal Controls & Governance

Support the CFO in strengthening financial controls, policies, SOPs and governance practices.

Ensure Finance processes are properly documented and consistently implemented.

Identify control gaps and recommend practical corrective and preventive measures.

Support internal and external audit requirements and timely closure of audit findings.

Supervise and guide Finance team members in their day-to-day responsibilities.

Review work performed by team members to ensure accuracy, completeness and timely delivery.

Develop your own leadership capability while progressively taking on greater Finance management responsibilities.

Promote accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement within the Finance function.

What We Are Looking For:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.

Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent will be an added advantage.

Minimum 5 years of relevant Finance & Accounting experience, preferably within a Manufacturing Industry environment.

Candidates currently working as a Senior Finance Executive, Senior Accountant, Finance Team Lead or junior Assistant Finance Manager who are ready for their next career step are strongly encouraged to apply.

Good knowledge of financial reporting, manufacturing accounting, costing, inventory and fixed asset management.

Hands-on experience with ERP systems; involvement in ERP implementation, migration or process improvement will be an added advantage.

Some supervisory or team-leading experience would be advantageous.

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with good attention to detail.

Hands-on, proactive and willing to learn beyond traditional accounting responsibilities.

Able to work independently and collaborate effectively with Finance, Operations and Management.

Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Proficiency in Mandarin is required, as the role requires communication with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to move beyond a conventional accounting role and develop broader Finance management capabilities.

You will have the opportunity to:

Work closely with the CFO and senior management.

Gain exposure across both corporate and manufacturing finance.

Strengthen your experience in manufacturing costing and operational finance.

Participate in ERP, process improvement and Finance transformation initiatives.

Develop practical team leadership and management capabilities.

Build cross-functional exposure by working closely with manufacturing and operational teams.

Progressively take on greater responsibilities as your capabilities develop.

Build the experience required to progress towards a Finance Manager role over the next 3–5 years, subject to sustained performance and business requirements.