We are looking for an experienced Finance & Accounts Manager to oversee the company's day-to-day finance and accounting operations.
This is a hands-on management role suitable for a candidate with strong full-set accounting knowledge, financial management experience and the ability to handle budgeting, financial reporting, cash flow management and financial analysis.
You will work closely with senior management and our China headquarters to ensure effective financial management, accurate reporting and compliance with Malaysian accounting and statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the company's full set of accounts, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliation.
- Prepare monthly management accounts, financial statements and financial reports.
- Manage monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing processes.
- Prepare and monitor annual budgets, financial forecasts and cash flow projections.
- Monitor company cash flow, expenses and working capital to ensure effective financial management.
- Analyse financial performance, budget variances and operating costs, and provide recommendations to management.
- Ensure accuracy and proper maintenance of accounting records and supporting documents.
- Coordinate with China headquarters on financial reporting, budgeting and other finance-related matters.
- Manage tax matters and coordinate with external auditors, tax agents, company secretaries and other professional advisers.
- Ensure compliance with Malaysian accounting standards, tax regulations and statutory requirements.
- Establish, review and improve internal controls, accounting procedures and financial policies.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and operational efficiency.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business planning and management decisions.
- Supervise and guide the finance and accounts team, where applicable.
- Perform other finance-related duties and ad hoc assignments as required by management.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, or a recognised professional accounting qualification.
- Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting, preferably in a managerial or supervisory position.
- Strong knowledge and experience in full-set accounting.
- Good understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial analysis.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Good leadership, organisational and time-management skills.
- Able to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities and meet deadlines.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to coordinate and communicate effectively with teams in Malaysia and China.
- Mandarin proficiency is an advantage due to communication with the China headquarters.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of RM5,000 – RM7,000 per month, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Opportunity to take ownership of the company's finance and accounting operations.
- Exposure to financial planning, budgeting and business management.
- Direct collaboration with senior management and China headquarters.
- Opportunity to improve financial processes and internal controls.
- Career development opportunities in a growing company.