Finance & Internal Audit Manager

Eastern Decorator Sdn Bhd; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Decorator Sdn Bhd is seeking a competent Senior Finance & Compliance professional to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting across multiple retail outlets in Ipoh, Malaysia.

You will drive internal controls, stock integrity, and regulatory compliance under the MFRS/IFRS framework, coordinating with Operations, Sales, Procurement and Warehouse teams to optimize profitability and control costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Professional qualifications (ACCA/CPA/CIMA/MIA) are a plus.
• 3–5 years in finance, internal audit, inventory control, or compliance.
• Experience in retail multi-outlet environment is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of MFRS/IFRS and Malaysian tax rules.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for all business units.
• Prepare financial plans and long-term financial models to support business growth.
• Conduct scenario analysis to assess business risks and opportunities.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial reports per MFRS/IFRS.
• Analyze variances, trends, revenue, costs, and profitability.
• Oversee financial aspects of POS, ERP, inventory, and outlet operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and control operating costs.
• Plan and oversee stock counts, reconciliation, and year-end audits.
• Develop and maintain effective internal controls and conduct internal audits.
• Ensure timely tax returns and regulatory filings; document agreements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Internal controls

Audit

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

ACCA/CPA/CIMA/MIA membership (advantage)

Tools

MS Excel

ERP software

POS systems

Inventory management systems

Accounting software

Job description

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Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for all business units.

• Prepare financial plans and long-term financial models to support business growth.

• Conduct scenario analysis to assess business risks and opportunities.

• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts.

2. Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in accordance with MFRS/IFRS requirements.

• Analyze financial performance, including budget variances, trends, revenue, costs, and profitability.

• Prepare financial reports and dashboards for management and Board review.

• Highlight key financial risks and provide recommendations for improvement.

3. Retail Finance & Operations

• Monitor the financial performance of retail outlets and business units.

• Oversee the financial aspects of POS systems, ERP systems, inventory, and outlet operations.

• Work closely with Operations, Sales, Procurement, and Warehouse teams to improve profitability and control operating costs.

• Identify opportunities to improve financial and operational efficiency.

4. Stock Take & Inventory Control

• Plan and oversee physical stock counts, cycle counts, and year-end inventory audits across retail outlets and warehouses.

• Reconcile physical stock counts against system records.

• Investigate stock discrepancies, losses, and inventory variances.

• Work closely with Warehouse, Sales, and Procurement teams to improve stock accuracy and inventory movement.

• Strengthen inventory control procedures and ensure proper documentation and approval processes.

5. Internal Audit, Risk & Internal Controls

• Develop and maintain effective internal control procedures across financial and operational processes.

• Conduct internal audits and reviews to identify control weaknesses, financial risks, and areas for improvement.

• Ensure company SOPs, policies, and approval procedures are properly implemented.

• Recommend corrective actions and follow up on audit findings.

• Proactively identify and manage financial and operational risks.

6. Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with relevant Malaysian laws, regulations, and statutory requirements, including:

  • Companies Act
  • LHDN requirements
  • SST
  • Stamp Duty
  • Other applicable financial and regulatory requirements

• Ensure timely submission of tax returns, statutory reports, and other regulatory filings.

• Oversee proper stamping and documentation of agreements and relevant documents.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, SOPs, and approval matrices.

7. Audit & External Parties

• Act as the key liaison with external auditors, tax agents, company secretaries, and other professional advisers.

• Coordinate external audits and ensure audit requirements are completed on time.

• Provide accurate supporting documents and explanations during audits.

• Follow up on audit recommendations and ensure agreed corrective actions are implemented.

Requirements
Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or MIA membership is an added advantage.

Experience

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in finance, internal audit, inventory control, compliance, or a related field.

• Experience in the retail industry or a multi-outlet environment is an added advantage.

• Experience in stock take, inventory reconciliation, internal controls, and audit is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Good knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.

• Familiar with MFRS/IFRS and Malaysian statutory requirements.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

• Familiar with POS, ERP, and inventory management systems.

• Strong analytical and financial reporting skills.

Personal Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• Strong integrity and commitment to confidentiality.

• Proactive in identifying risks and improving processes.