Regional Finance Manager

Westcon Solutions (M) Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic finance leader to oversee financial operations across the ASIA region. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, managing credit control, and enhancing internal financial processes. With a focus on strategic expansion and team leadership, the ideal candidate will bring 5 to 8 years of experience in a distributor environment, along with strong negotiation and organizational skills. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will drive operational efficiency and contribute to regional growth.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in a distributor environment.
• Experience in management and financial operations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with internal policies and oversee accounting across the ASIA region.
• Manage credit control processes and oversee budget planning.

Skills

Accounting

Credit Control

Risk Management

Supply Chain Operations

Team Management

Negotiation Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Tertiary Qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure alignment of day-to-day financial transactions and oversee accounting across the ASIA region, ensuring compliance with internal policies and local regulations.

Manage credit control processes in accordance with company guidelines and regional targets.

Oversee budget planning and cash flow forecasting.

Support acquisitions and expansion efforts within regional countries.

Lead the setup of new offices and accounting systems across the ASIA region, establishing necessary processes and functions.

Enhance internal controls over financial systems, processes, and procedures to improve operational efficiency in financial accounting, expenditure, inventory, and revenue cycles.

Address and resolve daily operational and financial challenges.

Supervise, coach, and direct a diverse team to ensure timely delivery of financial and operational solutions.

Coordinate and assist with annual external audits, follow up on audit findings, and review draft financial statements.

Review regional companies’ annual tax computations prepared by tax agents and ensure timely filings.

Handle finance-related matters for the regional team, including:

• Credit & margin review — ensure daily credit health checks before processing purchase orders and partial shipments;
• Monitor regional trade receivables aging accounts;
• Perform/review credit applications and financial ratio analyses for customers;
• Conduct variance analysis on profit/loss items, reconcile balance sheet items, and resolve irregularities.

Perform other projects or duties as assigned.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Possess a tertiary qualification with 5 to 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in a distributor environment, including at least 2 years in management.

Experience in accounting, credit control, risk management, and supply chain operations is advantageous.

Highly independent with strong organizational, prioritization, and planning skills.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.

Meticulous with attention to detail and follow-up capabilities.

Able to build and manage a diverse team.

Knowledge of local tax and legal issues across ASEAN region is beneficial.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Team-oriented mindset.

SAP experience is required.

Application Questions

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