Finance Manager

Lee Thong Hung Trading & Transport; Klang City; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A trading and transport company located in Klang City is seeking a Finance Manager to establish the finance department, develop accounting workflows, and implement financial controls. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, along with a professional certification. They should have a minimum of 5-8 years of experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial role, strong financial reporting knowledge, and expertise in accounting systems. This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on financial governance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in finance/accounting, including 3+ years in a managerial role.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, reporting standards, tax, SST and audit processes.
• Experience in building or restructuring a finance function is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Establish and structure the Finance Department in phases.
• Develop accounting workflows, SOPs and approval processes for AR, AP, claims, procurement and payments.
• Implement financial controls to strengthen governance and prevent leakage.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Ensure timely month-end closing with accurate data consolidation.

Skills

Financial controls

Accounting workflows

Advanced Excel

Reporting standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, MICPA)

Tools

Accounting/ERP systems

Job description

• 1. Establish and structure the Finance Department in phases.
• 2. Develop accounting workflows, SOPs and approval processes for AR, AP, claims, procurement and payments.
• 3. Implement financial controls to strengthen governance and prevent leakage.
• 4. Train, supervise and develop Finance Executives once hired.
• 5. Prepare and review monthly management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• 6. Ensure timely month-end closing with accurate data consolidation.
• 7. Provide variance analysis, financial insights and recommendations to management.
• 8. Ensure accuracy of invoicing, credit notes and billing documentation.
• 9. Monitor AR aging, collections and credit control processes.
• 10. Improve collection performance and reduce overdue accounts.
• 11. Review supplier invoices, payment proposals and cost entries.
• 12. Ensure proper documentation matching before payments.
• 13. Oversee staff claims, petty cash and expense reimbursement workflows.
• 14. Manage daily, weekly and monthly cash flow forecasting.
• 15. Plan payments to optimize liquidity and operational continuity.
• 16. Manage banking relationships and monitor facility usage.
• 17. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax and statutory requirements.
• 18. Manage audit preparation and liaison with external auditors and tax agents.
• 19. Ensure proper documentation for audit trails and financial reporting.
• 20. Implement or enhance accounting systems.
• 22. Improve efficiency through automation and standardized workflows.
• 23. Provide financial insights to support business decisions and expansion plans.
• 24. Prepare budgets, forecasts and financial models.
• 25. Review department spending, cost analyses and profitability metrics.
• 26. Support management with financial risk assessment and improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2. Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, MICPA) preferred.
• 3. Minimum 5–8 years of experience in finance/accounting, including 3+ years in a managerial role.
• 4. Strong understanding of financial controls, reporting standards, tax, SST and audit processes.
• 5. Experience in building or restructuring a finance function is an added advantage.
• 6. Proficient in accounting/ERP systems and advanced Excel.