Corporate Planning Finance Executive

Kayaku Safety Systems (M) Sdn Bhd; Seremban; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kayaku Safety Systems Malaysia Sdn. Bhd (KMY) in Malaysia seeks a Finance Analyst to drive costing, budgeting, and financial planning. The role covers cost estimation, transfer pricing compliance, tax tasks, and cross-functional collaboration to align financial strategies with business goals.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, 1–3 years of experience, and strong Excel skills with financial modeling capability. CPA/CFA is a plus in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or related field.
• CPA or CFA certifications are a plus.
• Strong costing, cost estimation, and inventory analysis knowledge.
• Proficiency in accounting principles, including tax tasks and transfer pricing.
• Experience with financial reporting and expense analysis.

Responsibilities

• Handle Income tax-related tasks, ensuring timely filing and compliance.
• Engage in Transfer pricing activities to maintain compliance with tax regulations.
• Perform actual costing and conduct cost estimation for various projects.
• Conduct Expense analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Analyze Variable costs (VC) to assess their impact on expenses.
• Conduct Inventory analysis to optimize stock levels and reduce holding costs.
• Perform Cost trend analysis to identify patterns and forecast future costs.
• Participate in Accounting-related activities and support financial reporting.
• Contribute to Business Plan preparation, including forecasting and budgeting.
• Handle ad-hoc tasks and special assignments as directed by the Manager.
• Support strategic initiatives and urgent financial analyses as needed.
• Assist in financial audits and compliance reviews when required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with goals.

Skills

Costing

Cost estimation

Inventory analysis

Financial analysis

Excel

Financial modeling

Data visualization

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics

CPA or CFA certification (plus)

Tools

Excel

Financial modeling

Data visualization tools

Job description

1. Handle Income tax-related tasks, ensuring timely filing and compliance.

2. Engage in Transfer pricing activities to maintain compliance with tax regulations.

3. Perform actual costing and conduct cost estimation for various projects.

4. Conduct Expense analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.

5. Analyze Variable costs (VC) to assess their impact on overall expenses.

6. Conduct Inventory analysis to optimize stock levels and reduce holding costs.

7. Perform Cost trend analysis to identify patterns and forecast future costs.

8. Participate in Accounting-related activities and support financial reporting.

9. Contribute to Business Plan (BP) preparation, including financial forecasting, strategic planning, and budget allocation.

10. Handle ad-hoc tasks and special assignments as directed by the Manager or Head of Department, ensuring timely completion and alignment with business goals.

11. Support strategic initiatives and urgent financial analyses based on business needs.

12. Assist in financial audits and compliance reviews when required.

13. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with business objectives.

Educational Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

2. Professional certifications like CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) are a plus.

Technical Skills:

1. Strong understanding of costing, cost estimation, and inventory analysis.

2. Proficiency in Accounting principles, including Income tax-related tasks and Transfer Pricing.

3. Experience with financial reporting and expense analysis.

4. Proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data visualization tools.

Soft Skills:

1. Attention to detail for accurate financial calculations and reporting.

2. Analytical thinking to interpret cost trends and financial insights.

3. Problem-solving abilities to optimize expenses and improve efficiency.

4. Communication skills for reporting findings and collaborating with all level of people.

5. Able to multitask, well -organized, work independently and practice good teamwork.

6. Able to meet timeline and maintain high confidentiality.

Experience Requirements:

1. 1-3 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or a related role.

2. Familiarity with best practices in financial management.

3. Preferred experience in corporate finance, tax compliance, or financial planning.

Kayaku Safety Systems Malaysia Sdn. Bhd (referred to as “KMY”) is a newly set up company in Malaysia for manufacturing and sales of automotive safety devices as a subsidiary of the Nippon Kayaku Co. Ltd. in Japan which was founded in 1916. From the fusion of pyrotechnics, dyestuffs, pharmaceuticals and other line chemical technologies, Nippon Kayaku has rapidly pioneered numerous new fields of technology.

KMY is located at Sendayan TechValley (nearby Seremban 2, Negeri Sembilan) and will mainly focus on manufacturing airbag inflators which are key component that generates gas pressure to inflate an airbag instantly, Micro Gas Generators (MGG) for seatbelt pretensioner and also Squibs which are small ignition devices built into inflators and MGG.

You may visit our website https://www.kayaku.com.my/ for further details.