Finance Manager

AM PM Pharmacy; Kulai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Manager to lead its Finance Department. This pivotal role encompasses overseeing accounts payable, receivable, and general accounting functions while ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of financial reporting within the retail sector. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to drive financial performance improvements and implement process enhancements, all while leading a dedicated team. If you are passionate about finance and looking to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in finance management with a focus on retail.
• Strong understanding of MFRS and MPERS compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial operations, ensuring efficient workflows.
• Lead month-end closing activities and prepare financial reports.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Team Leadership

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

General Accounting

Taxation

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Professional Accounting Qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA)

Tools

ERP Systems

Accounting Software

Job description

To lead and manage the entire Finance Department, covering Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and General Accounting (GA) functions. The Finance Manager will play a critical role in both operational finance and financial reporting, ensuring robust internal controls, regulatory compliance, and accurate financial insights to support strategic decision-making. Retail industry experience is a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Operations and Oversight
2. Oversee daily operations across AP, AR, and GA functions.
3. Ensure efficient financial workflows, payment cycles, and collection practices.
4. Monitor cash flow and working capital to support operational needs.
5. Lead month-end closing activities, including reconciliation and journal entries.
6. Financial Reporting and Compliance
7. Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
8. Ensure compliance with MFRS, MPERS, and relevant statutory requirements.
9. Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring minimal audit findings.
10. Manage tax filing processes in collaboration with tax agents.
11. Operational Finance Leadership
12. Act as a finance business partner to operational and retail teams.
13. Analyze store or branch profitability and support retail performance improvements.
14. Provide real-time financial insights and cost control recommendations.
15. Implement financial SOPs aligned with retail operations.
16. Team Leadership and Development
17. Lead, supervise, and develop a finance team of 6–7 staff.
18. Set performance goals, provide coaching, and evaluate performance.
19. Cultivate a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative team culture.
20. Process Improvement & Systems Enhancement
21. Identify and implement improvements to finance processes and systems.
22. Leverage accounting/ERP systems for automation and better reporting.
23. Support system upgrades or new system implementation projects.

Additional Information:

Applicants will be asked about their right to work in Malaysia, expected salary, qualifications, and experience in finance management, team leadership, taxation, retail industry, and accounting tasks.

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