Finance / Account Manager

BELL Management Sdn Bhd; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BELL Management Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is seeking a finance professional to lead the preparation and analysis of full-set management accounts on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. You will generate KPI reports to support business performance monitoring and strategic planning.

The role covers budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, cash flow management, and ensuring internal controls and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• ACCA, CIMA, CA, CPA, or MIA qualification preferred.
• At least 3–5 years relevant experience; cost accounting or plantation/palm oil sector experience is an added advantage.
• Language: English and Bahasa Malaysia; additional languages are a plus.
• Strong analytical and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and analysis of full-set management accounts monthly, quarterly and annually.
• Generate KPI-focused management reports to support performance monitoring and strategic planning.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to align with targets.
• Monitor costs and variances to improve mill efficiency and profitability.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations for cost optimization and performance improvement.
• Manage cash flow and treasury activities including banking relationships.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements; liaise with auditors and authorities.
• Coordinate audits and maintain audit trails; strengthen internal controls.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

English language proficiency

Bahasa Malaysia proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

ACCA/CIMA/CA/CPA/MIA qualification

Job description

Lead the preparation and analysis of full-set management accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

Generate periodic management reports, including KPI analysis, to support business performance monitoring and strategic planning.

Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to ensure alignment with operational and financial targets.

Cost Control & Business Performance

Monitor operational costs and analyze variances to improve mill efficiency and profitability.

Provide financial insights and recommendations to management for cost optimization and performance improvement.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

Monitor cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations.

Ensure timely payments to suppliers, statutory bodies, and other stakeholders.

Support corporate finance and treasury activities, including banking relationships, fund transfers, and financing arrangements.

Accounting Operations & Controls

Oversee and manage full-spectrum accounting functions.

Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all accounting records.

Maintain and strengthen internal controls through proper documentation and enforcement of accounting policies and procedures.

Compliance & Statutory Reporting

Ensure compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements.

Liaise with auditors, tax agents, company secretaries, and relevant authorities.

Oversee timely submission of statutory filings.

Audit & Governance

Coordinate and manage internal and external audits.

Substantiate financial transactions through proper documentation and audit trails.

Review and enhance departmental SOPs, policies, and work processes to ensure efficiency and compliance.

Requirements:

Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Professional Certification: ACCA, CIMA, CA, CPA, or MIA qualification is preferred.

At least 3 – 5 years relevant working experience is required; Experience in cost accounting or the plantation/palm oil sector is an added advantage..

Language required: English and Bahasa Malaysia; additional languages would be an advantage.

Strong analytical and communication skills.

Our core business revolves around upstream processing of crude palm oil, and downstream manufacturing. With over 3 decades of experience in the Palm oil milling industry, we have successfully grown to be one of the largest privately owned Independent Palm Oil Miller in Malaysia.

BELL Group is the pioneer and mastermind behind the use and promotion of renewable energy in green energy supply. We created a breakthrough to counter growing environmental concerns surrounding the local palm oil industry – shift that has propelled the group to emerge as a Green Independent Power Producer.

A lot of places tell you to forget everything you know when you start. Some even give you handbooks on how they do things. At BELL Group, you are given problems to solve.

Our team of 800 people strong and growing. We are looking for problem solvers and creative thinkers to help us create and deliver the next generation of BELL Green Technology System in the Palm Oil Industry.