Assistant Manager Finance

Ditrolic Energy; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Ditrolic Energy, Malaysia-based renewable energy company, seeks a finance professional to lead project costing and construction finance for APAC projects. You will develop budgets, monitor costs, and support tender pricing in a fast-paced, cross-functional setting.

This role also covers cashflow forecasting, treasury management, and financial reporting, with close collaboration to engineering, procurement, and regional finance leaders to ensure timely funding and strong governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/ACCA preferred.
• 5–8 years in construction, infrastructure, or EPC finance, ideally renewable energy.
• Strong costing, WIP accounting, and cashflow modeling experience.
• Experience with treasury operations and working capital in project settings.
• Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365).

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project budgets for utility-scale solar installations.
• Track actual costs vs. budget across engineering, procurement, and construction phases.
• Implement cost control measures and variance analysis to ensure financial discipline.
• Support bid pricing and financial inputs for new project tender.
• Prepare rolling cashflow forecasts and manage project treasury operations.
• Liaise with banks for drawdowns and working capital facilities; monitor liquidity.
• Produce monthly financial reports, project P&Ls, and cashflow dashboards.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication

Organizational skills

ERP familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/ACCA or equivalent preferred

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Headquartered in Malaysia and established in 2009, Ditrolic Energy is a renewable energy infrastructure company backed by one of the world’s largest global fund managers. The company operates across the Asia-Pacific region, with offices in Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, China and Bangladesh and brings extensive experience in developing and delivering clean energy projects across multiple markets.

Ditrolic Energy offers integrated solutions spanning solar PV, wind, energy storage and energy management, supported by comprehensive end-to-end EPC capabilities. Through its projects, the company partners with organisations to optimise energy usage and advance their transition towards net zero‑carbon targets.

Key Responsibilities

Project Costing & Construction Finance

• Develop and manage detailed project budgets for utility-scale solar installations
• Track actual costs vs. budget across engineering, procurement, and construction phases
• Implement cost control measures and variance analysis to ensure financial discipline
• Support bid pricing and financial inputs for new project tender

Cashflow & Treasury Management

• Prepare and maintain rolling cashflow forecasts across multiple concurrent projects
• Manage project-level treasury operations including payments, collections, and fund allocations
• Liaise with banks and financial institutions for drawdowns, guarantees, and working capital facilities
• Monitor liquidity and ensure timely funding of project milestones and supplier obligations
• Produce monthly financial reports, project P&Ls, and cashflow dashboards
• Ensure compliance with local tax, audit, and statutory reporting requirements
• Support external audits and liaise with auditors on project-related financial matters

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with project managers, procurement, and engineering teams to align financial strategy with execution
• Interface with regional finance leadership to support group-level reporting and capital planning
• Provide financial insights to support contract negotiations, risk management, and strategic decisions

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent preferred)
• 5–8 years of experience in construction, infrastructure, or EPC finance—ideally within renewable energy
• Strong understanding of project costing, WIP accounting, and cashflow modeling
• Experience managing treasury operations and working capital in a project-based environment
• Proficiency in accounting and ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365)
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Why This Role Matters

• A pivotal role in Malaysia’s clean energy transformation
• Exposure to regional projects and cross-border financial operations
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Entrepreneurial culture with career growth across Asia