Corporate Financial Accounting Manager (Management Trainee)

FPG Oleochemicals; Pahang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading manufacturer in a full-time role as a Corporate Financial Accounting Manager. This position offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic financial team, ensuring compliance with regulations and driving strategic financial initiatives. You'll manage audits, oversee the accounting processes, and develop your team's skills in a supportive environment. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a thriving industry. Embrace the chance to grow your career while contributing to sustainable practices in a collaborative workspace.

Benefits

Flexible medical benefit

Life insurance coverage

Ongoing professional development

Collaborative work environment

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in Accounting or Audit function.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and financial management principles.
• Proven experience in leading financial teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Financial Accounting team to meet service standards.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Manage statutory audits and financial reporting processes.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

Degree in Accounting

Professional Accounting Qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

SAP FI-CO

Microsoft Excel

PowerBI

Job description

About the role

FPG Oleochemicals Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Corporate Financial Accounting Manager (Management Trainee) to join our team in Kuantan, Pahang. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for providing strategic financial accounting and reporting services to support the company's wider business objectives.

What you'll be doing

Lead and manage the Financial Accounting (FA) team to meet/exceed service standards through structured training and on-the-job coaching, leading the FA work processes, and managing the statutory reporting process to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness at all times.

Ensure compliance with local accounting and legal standards, Indirect Taxes regulations, P&G Standards of Accounting and Financial Excellence (SAFE), FPG Finance Manuals, internal control standards, and Control Self-Assessment (CSA) for all FA areas. Advise on remediation and improvement plans to close any identified gap and ensure current practices are in line with the company’s policies and procedures.

Lead the annual statutory audit by external auditors, which includes preparation and collation of audit schedules, interpretation of financial movements, resolving audit issues (if any), drafting of statutory accounts, and review with FPG management within the deadline.

Manage the company’s funds through oversight of the AP process, monitoring of major vendors’ payment terms, accuracy of General Ledger (GL) classification, and managing the AR process by reviewing debit/credit notes, long outstanding invoices, and pricing issues; manage the Treasury process through cash flow planning & forecasting, forward hedging, review of banking facilities/treasury reports, and ensuring compliance with the Central Bank’s regulations; and communicate with bankers to resolve any issues.

Develop ad hoc financial evaluations within tight deadlines, limited resources, and minimal supervision for business decisions on any issues or opportunities.

Conduct team and interdepartmental meetings and report status and resolve issues.

Coach and develop FA associates to meet or exceed service standards through structured training and on-the-job coaching.

Allocate resources and responsibilities across the general accounting team to deliver business results.

Troubleshoot and resolve SAP issues and queries relating to the FI-CO module.

Manage and own customer and vendor master data in the FI-CO module.

Manage the company’s chart of account (COA) in SAP in terms of master data creation and mapping of GL codes

Recommend and develop solutions for continuous improvement opportunities. Ensure successful implementation across the team.

Develop and train backup for this role

Such other tasks as FPG management and changing business environments may require to be performed.

What we're looking for

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, and a professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Minimum 3 years experience in Accounting or Audit function

Strong understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and corporate financial management principles

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Proven experience in leading and developing high-performing financial teams

Proficient in using financial reporting and analysis software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, PowerBI)

A strategic mindset and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Proficiency in spoken and written English and Bahasa Malaysia.

What we offer

At FPG Oleochemicals, we are committed to providing our employees with a rewarding and fulfilling work experience. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including

• Flexible medical benefit and life insurance coverage
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for career advancement

About us

FPG Oleochemicals Sdn Bhd is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality oleochemical products. With a strong reputation for innovation and excellence, we are committed to driving sustainable growth and creating value for our customers, employees, and the communities we serve. Join our team and be part of an exciting and dynamic business environment.

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Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics 51-100 employees

FPG Oleochemicals Sdn Bhd was incorporated in July 1989 as a joint venture between FGV Holdings Bhd and The Procter & Gamble Company, USA (P&G). Our oleochemical operations is strategically located in the Kuantan Port industrial area. Our plant commenced operations in 1993 and is one of the largest oleochemical companies in the world.

Our range of products include natural-based industrial fatty alcohol, methyl ester and refined glycerin. Our products are all sold to P&G, one of the largest consumer products company in the world, which has a large captive use of these oleochemical products for their internal business.

Our principal raw material is palm kernel oil which is sourced primarily from Malaysian producers.

Our products meet stringent international standards and certification. The plant has won numerous awards over the years, including various safety awards from MSOSH. It was also previously voted the best oleochemical company in Malaysia by the Malaysian Palm Oil Board.

In line with our continued growth, we seek dynamic individuals to join us in the following position.

FPG Oleochemicals Sdn Bhd was incorporated in July 1989 as a joint venture between FGV Holdings Bhd and The Procter & Gamble Company, USA (P&G). Our oleochemical operations is strategically located in the Kuantan Port industrial area. Our plant commenced operations in 1993 and is one of the largest oleochemical companies in the world.

Our range of products include natural-based industrial fatty alcohol, methyl ester and refined glycerin. Our products are all sold to P&G, one of the largest consumer products company in the world, which has a large captive use of these oleochemical products for their internal business.

Our principal raw material is palm kernel oil which is sourced primarily from Malaysian producers.

Our products meet stringent international standards and certification. The plant has won numerous awards over the years, including various safety awards from MSOSH. It was also previously voted the best oleochemical company in Malaysia by the Malaysian Palm Oil Board.

In line with our continued growth, we seek dynamic individuals to join us in the following position.

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