Finance & Account Manager

Jobstreet Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance & Accounts Manager to oversee financial operations and ensure compliance. This pivotal role involves preparing financial statements, managing budgets, and providing strategic financial guidance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to drive process improvements. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to the company's success and growth in a fast-paced environment. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for finance, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of managerial experience in finance, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong background in financial reporting and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and reports for management.
• Analyze financial performance and support decision-making.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Cash Flow Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Professional Degree in Finance/Accountancy

ACCA/CPA/CIMA/MIA Certification

Tools

MYOB

AutoAccount

Job description

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A Finance & Accounts Manager oversees and directs all aspects of a company's financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial management. This role involves managing accounting operations, reviewing financial statements, budgeting, and ensuring regulatory compliance. You also play a key role in providing strategic financial guidance and collaborating with other departments to align financial strategies with company goals.

You are required to possess a strategic mindset with strong financial, project, and commercial acumen.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Financial Reporting and Management: Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and presentations for management or the Board of Directors.
2. Financial Analysis and Strategy: Analyze monthly reports, including variance analysis, cost control, and profitability trends to drive business performance and support decision-making.
3. Budgeting and Forecasting: Prepare yearly budgets, conduct monthly analysis of Budget vs Actual reports, and project/forecast for new projects or potential investments.
4. Compliance & Audit: Ensure adherence to accounting standards, tax and regulatory requirements, internal policies, and oversee year-end audit preparations and e-invoicing.
5. Cash Flow Management: Ensure appropriate cash flow to meet business needs, including managing bank balances and cash flow projections. Responsible for project & business alliance financing.
6. Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor a team of finance personnel.
7. System and Procedure Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to financial systems and procedures.
8. Contract Review: Review financial-related contracts, e.g., purchase of machinery, assets, property, in collaboration with the legal department.
9. Manufacturing Accounts and Project Costing
10. Relationship Management: Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders such as auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions.
11. Process Improvement: Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidate must possess at least a Professional Degree in Finance/Accountancy.
• Professional certifications like ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or MIA are advantageous.
• At least 7-10 years of managerial experience, preferably with an audit background and from a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with MYOB & AutoAccount is preferable.
• Good communication and presentation skills in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin.
• Able to handle a full set of accounts; knowledge in cost counting and control is a plus.
• Proven leadership and supervisory skills, capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strategic thinker with excellent leadership abilities.

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