Finance Manager

ANTMED MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.; Negeri Sembilan; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm located in Negara Sembilan, Malaysia is seeking a Finance Manager responsible for formulating financial policies, preparing budgets, and managing tax matters. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and relevant professional qualifications such as ACCA or CPA. Proficiency in financial analysis tools and software is essential. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proficient in financial analysis, budget preparation, cost control, tax planning, and risk management.
• Familiar with Malaysia’s financial regulations, accounting standards, and tax system.
• Able to communicate fluently in Mandarin, Malay, and English.

Responsibilities

• Formulate company policies related to finance, taxation, and auditing.
• Prepare the company’s annual budget and conduct monthly budget reviews.
• Handle the company’s tax matters and incentives.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget preparation

Cost control

Tax planning

Risk management

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field

ACCA

CPA

CIMA

ICAEW

Tools

U9C financial software

ERP systems

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Responsible for formulating company policies, SOPs, and corresponding forms related to finance, taxation, and auditing that are suitable for Malaysia.

Responsible for preparing the company’s annual budget and conducting monthly reviews of budget execution and deviations.

Responsible for building the team, covering three major functions: accounting, auditing, and taxation.

Responsible for preparing the company’s three major monthly financial statements and financial analysis, reporting the company’s monthly financial management report to the Group’s Deputy CFO, and participating in monthly reviews.

Responsible for handling the company’s tax matters, including personal tax, corporate tax, land and property tax, etc.

Responsible for applying for tax incentives and various government support programs from government departments.

Responsible for comprehensive cost management of the company, formulating cost and efficiency optimization plans and tracking their implementation.

Responsible for managing risks and public relations related to the company’s accounting, auditing, and taxation functions.

Oversee and manage all financial documentation related to customs requirements, including import/export taxes, duties, and compliance with regulations associated with the Licensed Manufacturing Warehouse (LMW).

Handle financial records and documentation related to company secretarial matters, ensuring timely and accurate support for statutory filings, compliance reporting, and board-related documentation.

Detailed Work Responsibilities of the Finance Department

Responsible for reviewing daily reimbursements, payments, and advances in Malaysia. Responsible for daily accounting work, with all prior month’s transactions to be completed by the 8th of each month.

Accurately and promptly complete the capitalization of fixed assets as required, and properly record and convert construction-in-progress projects.

Timely daily registration and verification of materials issued for production and finished goods inventory. Prompt and accurate completion of cost closing and cost analysis. For any identified issues, organize meetings with relevant departments to determine solutions.

Timely daily processing of sales documents. Complete sales commission calculations by the 3rd of each month. Timely and accurate completion of sales closing and sales statistics. Follow up on accounts receivable reconciliation and collections.

Responsible for asset management in Malaysia, ensuring alignment between physical and book records, improving asset utilization efficiency, and conducting asset inventory checks.

Monthly meetings with headquarters on Malaysia’s business performance, promptly reporting issues and providing solutions.

Weekly collection and analysis of foreign exchange rates and investment information in Malaysia, and formulation of profit strategies for the company’s cash flow.

Submission of Malaysia’s full-year budget for the following year by September each year.

Handle tax filings and maintain good relationships with tax authorities, MIDA, and other government agencies.

Complete the collection, organization, and filing of documents, with monthly archiving according to the company’s document management system.

Responsible for recruitment and interviewing of local Malaysian staff, and management of finance team members in Malaysia.

Complete preparation and analysis of financial statements for Malaysia and its subsidiary companies by the 8th of each month.

Experience & Skills Requirements

Proficient in financial analysis, budget preparation, cost control, tax planning, and risk management.

Familiar with Malaysia’s financial regulations, accounting standards (such as MFRS – Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards), and tax system.

Proficient in using financial software U9C (with guidance from head office personnel) and ERP systems.

Expert in Excel (such as pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and other advanced functions) and other data analysis tools (such as Power BI).

Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), able to effectively collaborate with senior management, cross-departmental teams, and external agencies (such as auditors and tax authorities).

Able to communicate fluently in Mandarin, Malay, and English.

Strong management and business capabilities, good leadership and personal integrity, able to contribute to organizational growth.

Ambitious, with sound planning skills; detail-oriented in process management, diligent in monitoring, and capable of objectively implementing performance-based rewards and penalties.

Able to adapt to a fast-paced work environment, capable of handling multiple tasks under pressure.

Knowledge of Malaysian company law, anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, and other compliance requirements.

Willingness to learn and understand International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or cross-border tax knowledge.

Education & Professional Qualification

Bachelor’s degree or above, majoring in Finance, Accounting, Financial Management, Business Administration, or related fields.

Holds internationally or locally recognized professional accounting qualifications in Malaysia, such as:

ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)

CPA (Certified Public Accountant – either Malaysia CPA or international CPA)

CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)

ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales)

Preferably with more than 5 years of experience as a Finance Manager in a manufacturing company in Malaysia.

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