Finance Executive (At least 1 year experience)

FILPAL; George Town; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Malaysia is seeking a financial strategist to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and be a Chartered Accountant or ACCA certified. Responsibilities include optimizing cash flow management, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and providing strategic financial insights. The role offers a competitive salary and various welfare benefits including flexible working hours and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

In-house professional growth and development

Opportunities for Promotion

Included EPF and SOCSO

Flexible working schedule

Insurance Coverage

Parental leave

Maternity Leave

Free Parking

Team building activities

Postgraduate scholarship opportunity

Appreciation program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
• Chartered Accountant (CA), ACCA, or equivalent certification mandatory.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Track and analyze cash flow and profit & loss statements.
• Establish cost centers for project expense tracking.

Skills

Strong knowledge of IFRS

Strong knowledge of GAAP

Tax regulations

Financial compliance

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making abilities

Communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Agility and resilience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Chartered Accountant (CA) or ACCA

Job description

Salary Range: RM3,000 - RM4,000

Key Requirements:

Qualifications & Certifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
2. Chartered Accountant (CA), ACCA, or equivalent certification is mandatory.

Technical & Soft Skills:

1. Strong knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, tax regulations, and financial compliance.
2. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
3. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
4. Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced, and evolving startup environment.
5. Agility and resilience to navigate financial and operational challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Strategy & Business Planning

1. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to ensure financial feasibility.
2. Optimize cash flow management, capital allocation, and cost efficiency.
3. Provide data-driven financial insights to support strategic decision-making.
4. Establish internal controls, risk management, and financial governance frameworks.

Cash Flow & Profitability Management

1. Track and analyze cash flow, financial position, and profit & loss (P&L) statements to support business decision-making.
2. Optimize profit or manage loss distribution effectively.

Cost Control & Project Budgeting

1. Establish cost centers for each project to accurately track project expenses and financial performance.
2. Provide financial forecasts based on project revenue, expenses, and profitability.
3. Ensure cost optimization strategies are in place to improve overall efficiency.

Taxation & Incentive Optimization

1. Assess tax implications of products, including SST applicability and income tax impact.
2. Ensure correct SST treatment for customers and implement corporate tax planning to optimize tax efficiency.
3. Legally minimize tax liability while ensuring compliance with income tax, SST tax, tax reliefs, and non-taxable goods regulations.
4. Ensure accurate accounting data entry and compliance with tax regulations.
5. For Pioneer Status companies, properly segregate income and expenses into Pioneer and Non-Pioneer categories.
6. Stay updated on Malaysia’s latest tax incentives, reliefs, and government grants to maximize financial benefits.

Welfare

1. Provide RF industrial-ready training program
2. In-house professional growth and development
3. Opportunities for Promotion
4. Included EPF and SOCSO
5. Flexible working schedule
6. Insurance Coverage
7. Parental leave
8. Maternity Leave
9. Free Parking
10. Team building activities (badminton, hiking, basketball, board games, paintball etc.)
11. Postgraduate scholarship opportunity
12. Appreciation program