Assistant Manager, Finance

Fulijaya Manufacturing; Kulim; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Management Accountant to provide strategic financial planning, analysis, and reporting to support a public listed company in Malaysia. The role ensures regulatory compliance, drives cost efficiency, and delivers insights for senior management decisions.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and monthly/quarterly/annual management reporting, while leading the finance team and collaborating with auditors and department heads.

Qualifications

• Member of CIMA.
• 10–15 years of relevant management accounting experience.
• Proven experience in financial management within a public listed company.
• Experience with Bursa Malaysia reporting requirements.
• In-depth knowledge of MFRS and related regulations.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, analysis, and forecasting.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the company's annual budget and long-term financial forecasts.
• Analyze financial performance, including variance analysis, and provide actionable insights to improve profitability.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports.
• Deliver comprehensive performance reviews to the Board and Senior Management.
• Lead cost accounting processes and ensure accurate expense allocation.
• Identify and implement strategies to optimize operational costs and margins.
• Ensure Bursa Malaysia and MFRS compliance.
• Collaborate with auditors and address findings.
• Partner with department heads to align financial goals with strategies.
• Manage and mentor the finance team, driving high performance.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Communication

Education

CIMA membership

Tools

SAP

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

To provide strategic financial planning, analysis, and reporting to support the management and operations of a public listed company in Malaysia. The Management Accountant will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, drive cost efficiency, and deliver value-added financial insights to enable informed decision-making by senior management.

Key responsibilities

Develop and oversee the company's annual budget and long-term financial forecasts.

Analyze financial performance, including variance analysis, and provide actionable insights to improve profitability and cost efficiency.

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports, highlighting key financial and operational metrics.

Deliver comprehensive performance reviews to the Board and Senior Management.

Lead cost accounting processes, ensuring accurate allocation and tracking of expenses.

Identify and implement strategies to optimize operational costs and improve margins.

Ensure compliance with Bursa Malaysia's listing requirements, the Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS), and other relevant regulations.

Collaborate with internal and external auditors to address audit requirements and findings.

Partner with departmental heads to align financial goals with business strategies.

Manage and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

About you

Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

Minimum of 10 - 15 years of relevant experience in management accounting role.

Proven track record in financial management within a public listed company.

Experience with Bursa Malaysia reporting requirements is highly desirable.

In-depth knowledge of MFRS and other regulatory frameworks applicable to public listed companies.

Proficiency in financial modeling, analysis, and forecasting.

Advanced user of SAP systems and financial reporting tools.

Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.