Finance Manager

AGENSI PEKERJAAN TRUST RECRUIT SDN. BHD.; Pahang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AGENSI PEKERJAAN TRUST RECRUIT SDN. BHD. is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial planning, accounting, and reporting. You will shape budgets, forecasts, and strategic analysis to support growth.

The role requires 5–7 years in finance, with at least 2 in management, strong knowledge of MFRS/IFRS, and proficiency in Excel and accounting software. You will mentor staff and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in finance/accounting, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, accounting standards, and corporate finance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with high integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to management for decision-making.
• Analyze financial performance and identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Oversee accounting processes, including ledger management, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Ensure compliance with MFRS/IFRS and statutory regulations.
• Monitor cash flow, manage banking relationships, and optimize working capital.
• Ensure timely payments to vendors, employees, and statutory authorities.
• Liaise with external auditors during audits and implement audit recommendations.
• Develop and maintain internal controls and financial policies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance and accounting staff.
• Support management in business strategy, investment decisions, and financial risk management.
• Participate in financial modeling, cost analysis, and pricing strategies.

Skills

FP&A

Budgeting

Financial Analysis

Accounting

Leadership

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the financial health of the organization by managing financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and analysis. The role ensures compliance with statutory requirements, internal policies, and contributes to strategic decision-making to drive business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

• Prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to management for decision-making.
• Analyze financial performance and identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities.

Accounting & Reporting:

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Oversee accounting processes, including ledger management, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., MFRS/IFRS) and statutory regulations.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management:

• Monitor cash flow, manage banking relationships, and optimize working capital.
• Ensure timely payments to vendors, employees, and statutory authorities (EPF, SOCSO, taxes).

Compliance & Audit:

• Ensure compliance with local taxation and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors during audits and ensure implementation of audit recommendations.
• Develop and maintain internal controls and financial policies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance and accounting staff.
• Delegate tasks effectively and ensure high standards of accuracy and timeliness.

Strategic Support:

• Support management in business strategy, investment decisions, and financial risk management.
• Participate in financial modeling, cost analysis, and pricing strategies.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in finance/accounting, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, accounting standards, and corporate finance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with high integrity and professionalism.