Business Operations Executive

Jantoco Holdings Sdn. Bhd.; Johor Bahru; Vor Ort; MYR 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jantoco Holdings Sdn. Bhd. seeks a capable Business Operations Executive to manage the group’s operations across Semarang (Indonesia) and China, while based in Johor Bahru.

The role requires hands-on operations management, financial oversight, and occasional marketing duties, with a strong emphasis on integrity and cross-border collaboration. The ideal candidate has an accounting background, 5+ years in finance/ops, and fluency in BM, Chinese and English.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Accounting or a professional accounting qualification.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in accounting, audit, or finance/operations roles; manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Trilingual with Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese (Mandarin) and English.
• Reading/writing Chinese proficient; ability to oversee China operations and review contracts and documents written in Chinese.

Aufgaben

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the group’s manufacturing plant in Semarang, Indonesia, and business activities in China.
• Review and improve business processes, operational efficiency and control procedures (including cost control).
• Identify operational problems and drive solutions through to completion.

Kenntnisse

Accounting

Financial analysis

Analytical skills

MS Office

Ausbildung

Accounting degree or professional qualification

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking a capable and trustworthy Business Operations Executive to oversee the group’s operations across our manufacturing plant in Semarang, Indonesia and our business interests in China. Based in Johor Bahru, you will act as the owner’s trusted representative on the ground - safeguarding company interests, tightening financial controls, and continuously improving how the business runs.

This is a hands‑on, multi‑disciplinary role combining operations management and financial oversight, and will include marketing work as and when required. It suits an accounting‑trained professional with strong business acumen who is comfortable working across borders and cultures, and who can operate independently with a high degree of integrity. We are looking for a mature and adaptable individual who takes initiative, works well with minimal supervision, and is a practical problem solver: someone who spots issues early and acts on them without waiting to be told.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Business Management

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the group’s manufacturing plant in Semarang, Indonesia, and business activities in China.
• Review and improve business processes, operational efficiency, and control procedures (including cost control) within the manufacturing plant.
• Proactively identify operational problems and improvement opportunities, and drive solutions through to completion.

Finance & Controls

• Review financial statements, management accounts, and monthly reporting; highlight irregularities or variances to management.
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable (AP/AR), cash flow, and payment approval processes.
• Review stock-take reports, inventory levels, and material usage for accuracy.
• Review payroll and salaries, purchasing and procurement, and departmental budgets.
• Verify supplier payments and enforce procurement discipline to safeguard company interests.

Internal Audit & Reporting

• Conduct internal audits across the operations and report findings to management.
• Prepare clear managerial reports, including reports written in Chinese, to support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and uphold integrity standards.

Marketing, Property & Administration

• Undertake marketing work as and when required by the business.
• Manage company property, tenancy and rental matters.
• Handle other operational and administrative matters as required by the business.

Travel Requirements

• Spend at least 10 days per month on-site at the Semarang, Indonesia factory (in one stay or over several trips, as business requires).
• Travel to China periodically as business requires.
• Weekly day trips to Singapore for meetings.

About you

• Degree in Accounting or a professional accounting‑related qualification.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in accounting, audit, or finance/operations roles; experience in a manufacturing environment is an advantage.
• Trilingual with a strong command of Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese (Mandarin) and English.
• Must be able to read and write Chinese proficiently, as the role involves overseeing the group's China operations, including writing reports in Chinese and understanding accounts, contracts, and legal documents written in Chinese.
• Sound business acumen with strong analytical skills; a practical problem solver who can find root causes and put workable fixes in place.
• Mature, adaptable and proactive: takes initiative, stays composed under pressure, and adjusts easily to different cultures, sites and changing business priorities.
• High integrity and honesty.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and related applications).
• Willing and able to travel overseas frequently – staying on-site at the Indonesia factory for extended periods (at least 10 days each month), traveling to China periodically, and attending meetings in Singapore as required.