Manager, Finance (Retail)

Sime Darby Property; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the property sector is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations, manage accounts, and ensure compliance with reporting standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting and at least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the retail mall industry. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel. Join a dynamic team committed to financial excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in accounting-related fields.
• Preferably with knowledge and experience in the retail mall industry.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall full set of accounts and month-end closing.
• Assist in annual budgeting and monthly forecasting.
• Review statutory financial statements and handle daily finance operations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Accounting

ACCA

CPA

MICPA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Requirements

Job Purpose

• Report to Senior Manager, Finance (Retail)
• Support in financial operations and financial accounting, including management reporting, statutory reporting, treasury, taxation, and compliance

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall full set of accounts, review of journals for month-end closing, and ensure timely submission of finalized accounts
• Responsible for various financial reporting deliverables in accordance with finance policies and financial reporting standards, ensuring timely submission
• Review monthly schedules, reconcile accounts, and manage accruals, provisions, and aging reports
• Perform monthly analysis of actual expenditure against the approved budget
• Assist in annual budgeting and monthly forecasting
• Assist in cash management, monitor daily cash balances, and review bank reconciliations
• Review monthly SST submissions, corporate tax computations, tax estimates, and deferred tax calculations
• Review statutory financial statements
• Handle daily finance operations
• Assist in IT system implementation and maintenance
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the Finance department to ensure controls are in place
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders such as auditors and tax agents
• Perform any ad-hoc duties assigned by management

Education/Professional Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, MICPA, etc.)
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in accounting-related fields
• Preferably with knowledge and experience in the retail mall industry
• Well-versed with Microsoft Office applications and proficient in Excel
• Strong communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills
• Independent, disciplined, and committed to meeting deadlines and objectives
• Able to handle urgent and ad-hoc tasks
• Possesses a growth and change mindset for continuous improvement
• Works well under pressure and adapts quickly in a fast-changing environment