Finance Manager

Skynet Worldwide Express (Hong Kong); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics provider in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a Finance Manager. The role requires leading financial reporting and compliance, with a strong focus on budgeting and analysis. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience, be qualified accountants, and possess strong leadership skills. Proficiency in Excel, PowerBI, and SAP is essential. Join a company committed to innovative logistics solutions.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CPA) with 8+ years' post-qualification experience.
• Significant experience in a finance manager or senior finance role, preferably within the logistics/transportation industry.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting standards, tax regulations and financial compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and analysis of financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Drive continuous process improvement.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

SAP

Job description

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About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Skynet Worldwide Express (Asia Pacific )' as a Finance Manager in our Kuala Lumpur office offshore office. As a key member of the finance team, you will be responsible for leading the preparation and analysis of financial reports, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and driving continuous process improvement. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Provides accurate, timely, reliable and complete financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports, performing cost analysis, cost budgets, transactional processing and close, consolidate, and reporting procedures.

Executes on the financial reporting, budgeting and accounting function for Skynet HKG

Planning, Studying, and collecting data to determine costs of business activity such as purchases, inventory, labor, overtime, fuel, owner driver costs etc

Analyzing changes in business activity, direct costs, or services provided, to determine effects on costs and profitability

Review company expenses, procurement for accuracy of costs

Perform scenario analysis to determine possible future cost and profitability structures

Design a costing model to assist and support the revenue assurance function. Costing model to include benchmarks and targets related to recovery rates, overhead absorption rates, relevant costs etc

Maintaining Cost Accounting System

Provide timeous recommendations to management with regards to cost analysis

Assist in the preparation of branch, company and group budgets, forecasts, benchmarks, etc

Prepare monthly journal entries as well as Balance Sheet and Creditor reconciliations

Analyse monthly profit and loss statements for all and all business units

Perform variance analysis on all GL accounts

Documents financial transactions by entering account information.

Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.

Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports that management may require.

Responds and addresses financial audit queries.

Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.

Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.

Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.

Maintains financial security by following internal controls.

Complies with financial legal requirements (including Tax, Vat, IFRS etc) by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.

Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

What we offer

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Degree

What we're looking for

Qualified accountant (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CPA) with 8+ years' post-qualification experience

Significant experience in a finance manager or senior finance role, preferably within the logistics/transportation industry

Proven track record of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and analysis

Excellent knowledge of accounting standards, tax regulations and financial compliance requirements

Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop a high-performing team

Proficient in using financial reporting and analysis tools (e.g. Excel, PowerBI, SAP)

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information for non-finance audiences

Abel to converse efficient in both English and Mandarin

Computer Literate – Strong Excel skills and the ability to use Outlook and Word

knowledge and experience in logistics , freight forwarding , supply chain will be an advantage.

About us

Skynet Worldwide Express (Hong Kong)' is a leading global logistics provider, specialising in express delivery, freight forwarding and supply chain solutions. With a presence in over 200 countries and territories, we are committed to delivering reliable, innovative and sustainable services to our customers. Our values of integrity, excellence and customer-centricity are at the heart of everything we do.

If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career, we encourage you to apply now.

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• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a finance manager?
• Do you have freight forwarding experience?