Finance Manager

INTERNATIONAL CERAMIC MANUFACTURING HUB SDN BHD; Kluang; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ceramic manufacturing firm in Malaysia is seeking a financial management professional to oversee accounting records, financial reporting and tax compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, leadership skills, and a degree in finance or accounting. Experience in manufacturing is preferred. This role requires effective communication and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Financial Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting.
• Knowledge of Accounting Principles, Auditing, and Tax Compliance.
• Effective communication, team collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Review financial and management reports and ensure accounting records are complete.
• Liaise with HQ for financial reports clarification.
• Finalize accounts closing including prepayment, accruals, and GL coding.
• Update on accounting rules and financial reporting standards.
• Oversee Internal/External Audit requirements.

Skills

Financial Planning

Accounting Principles

Financial Reporting

Tax Compliance

Leadership Skills

Analytical Mindset

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or higher degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Financial software

ERP systems

Job description

Company Description

International Ceramic Manufacturing Hub Sdn Bhd (ICMH), established in 2022, operates as a subsidiary of Hafary Holdings Limited, a publicly listed company in Singapore. Hafary itself is part of Hap Seng Consolidated Berhad, a prominent public listed company in Malaysia. ICMH benefits from strategic collaborations with Guangdong ITA Element Building Material Co Limited, a renowned company for innovative tile designs and multiple ceramic design awards. This partnership underscores ICMH’s commitment to delivering quality and innovation in ceramic manufacturing.

Role Description

• Review financial and management reports, analysis and ensure completeness of the accounting records.
• Liaise with HQ for financial reports clarification and consistent presentation formats.
• Finalising accounts closing including prepayment, accruals and GL coding.
• Updates on accounting rules, financial reporting standards, interpretations and amendments.
• Updates on tax regulations, tax compliance including public ruling, tax returns, refund and payment for sales tax, service tax, GST, withholding tax and income tax.
• Oversee/Coordination Internal/External Audit requirements and proceduresli>
• Transfer pricing compliance matters.
• Liaise with local tax agents, tax officers and customs officers.
• Cross functional departments discussion and coordination.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Financial Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting
• Knowledge of Accounting Principles, Auditing, and Tax Compliance
• Proficiency in Financial Reporting and Financial Analysis tools
• Effective communication, team collaboration, and leadership skills
• Experienced in developing cost-saving strategies and process improvements
• Proficiency with financial software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, or ACCA are a plus
• Proven experience in financial management, preferably in the manufacturing industry
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks efficiently
• Sound knowledge of local and international financial regulations
• Can speak and writing in Mandarin is preferable