Finance Manager

Carlist.my; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance organization in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Finance Team Lead to oversee financial operations. The role involves managing month-end closures, supervising accounts, and ensuring effective cash flow management. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business along with professional certification and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Strong leadership skills and proficiency in English are essential, and familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics GP is advantageous.

Qualifications

• At least 3+ years of relevant experience in a similar capacity.
• Sound working knowledge of financial performance reporting.
• Experience in audit firms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance team ensuring adequate funds are available.
• Supervise Accounts Payable & Receivable; approve invoices.
• Develop corporate planning and budget with Group.

Skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in English

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Professional certificates in ACCA/CIMA/CPA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Dynamic GP software

Job description

Overview

To lead the Malaysia Finance team. To ensure that there are adequate funds available to acquire the resources needed to help the organization achieve its objectives; costs are controlled, establish and control profitability level and to identify appropriate financial information prior to communicating this information to managers and decision-makers, in order that they may make informed judgments and decisions.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist Group Financial Controller in financial month-end/quarterly/yearly closing and other finance/accounts related functions
• Supervise Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable and approves invoices and payments in a timely manner
• Accounting, Reporting and Taxation – Timely and accurate reporting of Financial performance.
• Corporate Finance – Develop corporate planning and annual budget in conjunction with Group.
• Treasury – Ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of cash flow management in order to meet the working capital requirement.
• Risk Management and Compliance – Establish internal processes that ensure delivery of the business strategy and compliance with external rules and regulations
• Legal – Ensure the legality of the business decision (where necessary, corporate solicitors advice will be seek)
• Relationship with external advisers – Establish and maintain professional relationships with external advisers
• Ensure appropriate allocation of resources within the country finance department
• Work closely with HoDs to forecast monthly expenses
• Manages Order Management team reporting and external relationships with customers, suppliers, auditors and financial institutions
• Collaborate with the Management, undertake any other duties or projects that may be reasonably required by the Management or that may be reasonably foreseen through proactive role engagement and deal with matters arising in a timely and effective manner

Requirements

• At least a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business
• Undertaking/with professional certificates in ACCA/CIMA/CPA qualification
• Sound working experience, preferably in a similar capacity (circa 3+ years)
• Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge in Microsoft Dynamic GP software will be an added advantage
• Proficient in both written and spoken English
• Excellent leadership skills
• Very high standard of accuracy, presentation and attention to detail
• Be willing to go the extra mile in order to deliver outcomes
• Experience working in an audit firm
• Solid experience working for a multinational organisation where English is the primary business language and ideally based abroad
• Consultancy and/or change agent skills; coaching skills