Finance Manager

Agensi Pekerjaan Executive Recruiters; Kamunting; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A Finance Manager role based in Kamunting, Malaysia, overseeing the monthly and annual close for the Malaysian entity, delivering accurate financial statements and timely reporting.

You will lead FP&A, budgeting, controls, and compliance, partner with sales and operations to drive profitability, and manage audits, tax matters, and a finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, commerce or related field.
• Professional certifications such as MIA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA preferred.
• 3–7 years of progressive finance experience with 2–3 years in supervision.
• Experience in manufacturing or multinational environments is advantageous.
• Proven track record in accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of MFRS, IFRS, and statutory requirements.
• ERP proficiency (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics, Kingdee) and advanced Excel.
• Excellent communication in English and Mandarin; Bahasa Malaysia an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and annual financial closing ensuring accuracy and timely statements for the Malaysia entity.
• Prepare management and board reports with detailed analysis and variance reporting.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, audits, and tax management.
• Manage annual statutory audits, tax filings, and external engagements.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning with variances monitoring.
• Develop and enhance internal control frameworks and risk management.
• Collaborate with sales, operations and cross-functional teams on FP&A, product costing, and profitability.
• Review commercial agreements from a financial perspective and assess ROI.
• Lead and develop the finance team with KPIs and performance objectives.
• Foster high-performance culture in finance function.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

English language

Mandarin language

Bahasa Malaysia language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

Professional certifications (MIA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Kingdee

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Finance Manager

Kamunting, Malaysia

• Lead and oversee the monthly and annual financial closing process, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timely issuance of financial statements for the Malaysia entity.
  
• Prepare comprehensive management and board reports, including detailed financial analysis, variance reporting, and trend assessments to facilitate informed strategic decision-making.
  
• Regulatory Compliance, Audit & Tax Management
  
• Ensure full compliance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and all relevant statutory requirements.
  
• Manage and coordinate annual statutory audits, tax compliance matters, and engagements with external auditors, tax consultants, banking institutions, and company secretaries to maintain regulatory compliance.
  
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Internal Control
  
• Lead the annual budgeting cycle, rolling forecast exercises, and cash flow planning, while monitoring financial performance against budgets and recommending corrective actions where necessary.
  
• Develop, implement, and continuously enhance internal control frameworks, ensuring effective risk management, process integrity, and asset protection.
  
• Business Partnering & Financial Analysis
  
• Collaborate closely with sales, operations, and cross-functional teams to provide value-added financial insights, including product costing, customer profitability analysis, and inventory optimization initiatives.
  
• Review commercial agreements from a financial perspective and assess the viability and return potential of new business initiatives, investments, and strategic projects.
  
• Lead, coach, and develop the finance team by establishing clear performance objectives, KPIs, and development plans.
  
• Foster a high-performance culture that enhances technical competency, operational efficiency, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the finance function.
  

Requirements

• 1. Education & Professional Qualifications
  
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
  
• Professional certifications such as MIA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent accounting qualifications are highly preferred.
  
• Minimum 3–7 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory, managerial, or team leadership capacity.
  
• Prior experience in the manufacturing industry, multinational corporations (MNCs), or fast-paced business environments will be an added advantage.
  
• Proven track record in managing full-spectrum accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance functions.
  
• Technical & Professional Competencies
  
• Strong understanding of Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS), taxation regulations, Companies Act requirements, and statutory compliance.
  
• Proficient in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Kingdee, or similar financial management platforms.
  
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, financial analysis, and data reporting.
  
• Demonstrated expertise in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and business performance analysis.
  
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and attention to detail.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Mandarin, with the ability to effectively engage with regional teams, headquarters, business stakeholders, and external parties.
  
• Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia is an added advantage.
  
• Strong interpersonal, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  
• Commercially minded with strong business acumen and the ability to translate financial insights into actionable business recommendations.
  
• High level of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and commitment to continuous improvement.