Finance Executive

Novugen; Nilai; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing exceptional service to internal stakeholders, managing financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with government regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and have 1-3 years of relevant experience in the Pharma or FMCG sectors. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, offering opportunities to grow your career while making a significant impact in the healthcare industry.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in finance & accounting, preferably in Pharma or Healthcare.
• Strong skills in financial reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide service excellence to employees and address queries timely.
• Prepare monthly management and statutory reports under guidance.

Skills

Finance

Accounting

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Microsoft Office Suite

Team Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

About us

Novugen is a wholly owned subsidiary of SciTech International, a UAE-based group with over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. We specialize in venturing into strategic healthcare businesses and developing world-class healthcare facilities across the globe. With operations in eight countries across continents, our global presence and expertise empower us to meet the complex challenges of delivering hard-to-source, technology-intensive pharmaceutical products to the market.

Our manufacturing facilities in Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan, are the first USFDA-approved pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. We are also the first pharmaceutical company in the region to be vertically integrated from R&D to manufacturing, giving us greater control over the supply chain and reflecting our commitment to meeting a wide range of stringent regulatory standards.

At Novugen, we are united by a shared vision, with a team of talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and nationalities working together towards one common goal. We are driven by a passion for science and innovation, striving to accelerate the launch of pharmaceuticals that lack robust generic alternatives due to their complexity. Our continued investment in R&D and dedication to excellence aim to provide early access to affordable, high-quality medicines, impacting lives across the world.

Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare and changing lives everywhere.

About the role

• Provide service excellence to employees’ and address internal stakeholders’ queries timely and with minimal error.
• Perform on the job training and rotation to support finance pillars whenever necessary (e.g. commercial finance, accounting, tax, audit, costing & budgeting, treasury etc).
• Perform month end and year end closing under the guidance of direct manager.
• Preparation of monthly management reports, statutory reports, and ad hoc reports under the guidance of direct manager.
• Reconcile bank transactions/statements.
• Handle full set of accounts and generate relevant financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Process invoices, quotation, receipts, and purchase orders.
• Analyze and record financial data, assisting with audits, reviews, and tax preparations.
• Handle day to day operations of accounting record & filling. Ensure proper documentation, comprehensive and easily accessible filing / archiving system.
• Any other ad hoc tasks assigned by the management.

Finance Operations

• Shadow finance associates and executives in his/her absence.
• Custodian and subject matter expertise for finance systems and policies. Brief new and

existing employees about finance SOPs as and when required. Conduct knowledge transfer to

new Finance colleagues as and when required.

• Finance vendor sourcing, qualifying, contract negotiation and management, where applicable under the guidance of direct manager.
• Contribute to finance transformation projects.
• Stay updated to ensure finance processes comply to government legislations and relevant Acts.

About you

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• 1-3 years’ generalist experience from Pharma, FMCG, and Healthcare industries, specifically in finance & accounting field.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Strong intrapreneurial skills and mindset from start up to established organization.
• Organized, attention to detail / meticulous.
• Versatile and resilient, ability to stay positive in high-pressure and ambiguous environments and work towards delivering results.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity in accounting / finance software, ERP systems. SAP system fundamentals are advantageous.