Finance Assistant Manager / Manager (Manufacturing Industry)

Agensi Pekerjaan Talent Recruit Sdn. Bhd.; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established automotive components manufacturer in Shah Alam is seeking a Finance & Accounts Manager. The successful candidate will oversee the entire finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulations. They will provide strategic financial support for management decision-making and drive continuous improvement of internal controls. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 6 years of relevant experience, including managerial roles. The position offers a stable environment and strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of finance experience, at least 3-5 years in a managerial role.
• Strong experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of Malaysian accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance and accounting functions including AP & AR, inventory accounting.
• Prepare financial reports in accordance with accounting standards.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting exercises.
• Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or MIA

Job description

We are representing our client a well-established automotive components manufacturer specialising in plastic parts and assemblies for leading OEM customers. The company is part of a reputable public listed group on Bursa Malaysia, offering a stable environment with strong governance, structured processes and long-term growth opportunities.

Job Summary

To lead and manage the Finance & Accounts function of the organization, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and providing strategic financial support to management for business decision‑making in a manufacturing environment.

Reports to: Assistant General Manager

No. of Subordinates: 6

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee full spectrum of finance and accounting functions including General Ledger, AP & AR, Costing and inventory accounting.
• Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Analyze financial performance, variances, and trends, and provide meaningful insights to management.
• Prepare management reports, dashboards, and presentations for management review.
• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting exercises.
• Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis with corrective action plans.
• Implement effective cost control measures, particularly in manufacturing costs, overheads, and capital expenditure.
• Oversee product costing, BOM costing, and standard costing processes.
• Monitor inventory valuation, slow‑moving and obsolete inventory provisions.
• Ensure accuracy of stock records and support periodic stock takes.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including Companies Act 2016, Income Tax Act, SST/GST, Withholding Tax and relevant.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax agents, bankers, and regulators.
• Manage annual audit process and resolve audit findings in a timely manner.
• Manage cash flow planning and monitoring to ensure adequate liquidity.
• Oversee banking facilities, payments, and collections.
• Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions.
• Review and approve payment runs and ensure proper authorization controls.
• Establish, implement, and continuously improve internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Finance & Accounts team.
• Act as a key finance business partner to management and department heads.
• Provide capital expenditure (CAPEX) proposals, pricing and profitability analysis, business expansion or cost‑saving initiatives.
• Support management in strategic planning and decision‑making.

Key Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or MIA is preferred.

Experience

• Min 6 years of relevant finance experience, with at least 3–5 years in a managerial role.
• Strong experience in manufacturing environment.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of Malaysian accounting standards, tax, and statutory requirements.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing costing and inventory management.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate financial matters clearly to non‑finance stakeholders.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.

Qualified and interested candidates may apply online or email to [e-mail]. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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