Finance Manager

Saint-Gobain; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational corporation in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Financial Manager to ensure compliance with accounting standards and generate accurate financial reports. You will supervise financial statement preparation, manage cash flow, and lead budgeting efforts. Ideal candidates have strong analytical skills, a recognized degree in accountancy, and proficiency in English, Malay, and Mandarin. This role involves collaboration with various teams and demands strong leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in the manufacturing sector is required, preferably in an MNC.
• Candidates must have proficiency in English, Malay, and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and generate financial reports.
• Supervise preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage cash flow and optimize working capital.

Skills

Analytical skills

Influencing skills

Communication skills

Education

Professional accounting qualifications or a recognized Degree in Accountancy

Tools

Relevant analytical tools and software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth running of the Accounting & Costing Section, assist in establishing internal accounting policies and standards, ensure compliance with established standards, and generate accurate financial reports.
• Financial Statements Preparation: Supervise and review the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Monthly Reconciliations and Reports: Review and approve monthly reconciliations and reports to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
• Special Financial Reports: Prepare special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends, including Fixed Assets, Cash Flow, and Profit & Loss (PL) statements.
• Cash Flow Management: Manage cash flow, allocate & maintain operation budgets, and optimize working capital.
• Budget and Forecast Preparation: Lead the preparation of the annual budget and periodic forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Internal Financial Controls: Establish and enforce internal financial controls, conduct fixed asset and year-end stock takes, and implement improvements based on internal audits.
• Cost Activities and Productivity: Support other departments with cost-related activities, including product costing, cost analysis, costing structure, and margin analysis.
• Collaboration with FSSC: Work closely with the Finance Services Centre (FSSC) in Philippine on day-to-day finance operations, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and General Ledger (GL).
• Regulatory Liaison and Compliance: Liaise with tax agents, auditors, and regulatory bodies. Prepare relevant schedules and documentation for regulatory filings or audits.
• Transfer Pricing and Tax Filing: Assist in the preparation of transfer pricing documentation, direct and indirect tax filings, and ensure timely submission of all tax-related documents.
• Special Projects and System Enhancements: Contribute to special projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Ad-hoc Analysis and Reporting: Perform ad-hoc analysis and special projects as needed, and assist in preparing reports and presentations.
• Leadership and Team Development: Provide leadership, coaching, and development opportunities for team members to enhance their skills and performance.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Professional accounting qualifications or a recognized Degree in Accountancy.
• Experience: Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in the manufacturing sector, with a preference for experience in a multinational corporation (MNC).
• Skills: Strong analytical and influencing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels and work collaboratively across teams. Proficiency in relevant analytical tools and software is preferred.
• Work Environment: Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Language Skills: Proficiency in English, Malay, and Mandarin (both written and verbal). We are seeking candidates proficient in Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.
• Work Location: Able to travel to Puncak Alam at least 2-3 times per week.