Deputy General Manager

Toyota Tsusho (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Make an impact

Health and protection

Flexibility in your day

Flexi Wellbeing benefits

Keep learning

Job summary

Toyota Tsusho (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. invites applications for a Deputy General Manager to lead the Finance and Accounting Department.

You will report to the Corporate Head and steer financial reporting, budgeting, treasury, risk management and strategic insights for senior management and stakeholders. The role emphasizes governance, controls, and continuous improvement while overseeing investments and related entities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• ACCA/CIMA/CPA qualification required; MIA membership advantageous.
• 18+ years in finance with 7+ years in leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of accounting, risk management and compliance.
• Leadership, communication and decision making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Melayu; Japanese a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting and planning, including local statutory reporting.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting, governance and internal controls.
• Manage treasury, liquidity, and banking relationships.
• Oversee foreign exchange risk and investment-related risks.
• Lead credit control and cash recovery initiatives.
• Provide timely financial analysis to senior management.
• Guide investment/subsidiary companies and governance as needed.
• Mentor team and drive continuous improvement in processes.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Treasury management

Risk management

Financial reporting

SAP ERP

English & Malay

Japanese (advantage)

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

ACCA/CIMA/CPA

MIA membership advantageous

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Established in 1970 and based in Kuala Lumpur, Toyota Tsusho (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. is a diversified trading and investment company. Our import, export and domestic businesses span automotive products, plastics and chemicals, machinery, renewable energy and metals. Join us and contribute to a business that connects products, industries and opportunities.

About the role

As Deputy General Manager, you will lead the Finance and Accounting Department, reporting to the Corporate Head. You will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury and risk management, while providing strategic financial insights to senior management and key stakeholders. The role also includes oversight of investment and related companies, team development and continuous improvement.

What you will be doing

• Lead financial reporting and planning: Oversee financial management and reporting, including Japan HQ and local statutory reporting packages, budgeting and forecasting processes
• Strengthen governance and controls: Establish, review, implement and enforce financial policies, approval matrices and internal control frameworks aligned with corporate governance and applicable statutory requirements
• Manage treasury and liquidity: Oversee cash flow, payment controls, banking cost optimisation and intra-group financing arrangements to support financial stability
• Manage financial risk: Oversee foreign exchange contracts, hedging and risk mitigation and manage investment and asset-related financial risks
• Oversee credit and operational risk: Lead credit control, review customer creditworthiness and debt collection strategies, minimise bad debts and improve cash recovery. Establish and monitor operational risk controls aligned with the company's risk appetite
• Advise management: Provide timely financial analysis, risk reporting and business performance insights to senior management and key stakeholders to support informed decisions and corporate planning
• Guide investment and related companies: Oversee financial strategies, business performance and statutory compliance. If appointed, serves as a Director or Board representative for investment, subsidiary and related companies as assigned
• Leadership, Mentorship & Team Management: Set clear departmental priorities and expectations, mentor team members and build capability through coaching, succession planning and talent development
• Drive continuous improvement: Improve financial processes, controls and systems, lead digitalisation and automation; and recommend initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, profitability and cash flow
• Partner with corporate management: Develop and execute financial strategies that support group objectives and long-term growth and undertake other assignments as required by management

What we are looking for

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management or an equivalent discipline
• A professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA or CPA is required. Membership of MIA is an added advantage
• At least 18 years of experience in finance, operational risk management, credit control or related fields, including at least 7 years in managerial and leadership roles
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, credit analysis, risk management, statutory compliance and best practices
• Excellent leadership, analytical, communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Proficiency in ERP accounting software, preferably SAP, with the ability to effectively leverage digital tools, data analytics and AI technologies
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Bahasa Melayu. The ability to speak and write Japanese is an added advantage

What we offer

• Make an impact: Lead the finance team, influence business decisions and drive improvements across finance operations
• Health and protection: Outpatient medical benefits, hospitalisation and surgical coverage and group personal accident insurance
• Flexibility in your day: Flexible working arrangements to help you manage your working day
• Support for your wellbeing: Flexi Wellbeing benefits, including but not limited to optical and gym membership
• Keep learning: Learning initiatives covering professional, digital and technology skills

Benefits are subject to eligibility, company policies and applicable insurance terms.

The Company is a subsidiary company of a well established international trading company listed on Tokyo and Nagoya Stock Exchange, with head offices in Nagoya and Tokyo and operates through more than 970 companies in Japan and overseas with the latter scattered in approximately 90 countries worldwide.

The Company was established in Malaysia since 1970 involves in import, export and domestic businesses with diverse range of products such as automotive and non-automotive, plastic and chemical, machinery, metals, etc. and Investment holdings.

The Company is a subsidiary company of a well established international trading company listed on Tokyo and Nagoya Stock Exchange, with head offices in Nagoya and Tokyo and operates through more than 970 companies in Japan and overseas with the latter scattered in approximately 90 countries worldwide.

The Company was established in Malaysia since 1970 involves in import, export and domestic businesses with diverse range of products such as automotive and non-automotive, plastic and chemical, machinery, metals, etc. and Investment holdings.