Finance Manager

IKD (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent manufacturing company in Johor, Malaysia, is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial strategy and planning. Responsibilities include cost management, budget preparation, and financial reporting, with an emphasis on compliance with local regulations. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in finance management within the manufacturing sector and proficiency in financial software. Strong communication skills in Chinese, English, and Malay are essential for liaising with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• More than 5 years of management experience in finance and accounting.
• Familiar with Malaysian financial and tax regulations.
• Proficient in data analysis and financial software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance team to enhance professional capabilities.
• Participate in capacity planning and investment return analysis.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly financial statements.

Skills

Financial strategy formulation

Cost management

Budget preparation

Financial reporting

Tax compliance

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related fields

Professional qualifications (CPA/ACCA/CIMA/MIA)

Tools

SAP

Kingdee

Excel

Job description

Core Responsibilities

1. Financial Strategy and Planning

   Participate in formulating the company's financial strategy and support the long-term development goals of the manufacturing business.

   Analyze industry trends and local tax policies in Malaysia, and propose optimization suggestions.

2. Cost management and control

   Supervise the cost accounting of production and manufacturing (raw materials, labor, indirect expenses, etc.), and optimize the cost structure.

   Promote cost reduction and efficiency improvement measures, regularly analyze cost differences, and propose improvement plans.

3. Budget and Forecast

   Lead annual budget preparation, monitor budget execution, and ensure compliance with Malaysian accounting standards.

   Regularly provide financial forecast reports to support management decision‑making.

4. Financial Reporting and Analysis

   Prepare monthly/quarterly financial statements (such as income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement).

   Generate financial analysis reports required by management, such as gross profit margin, capacity utilization rate, inventory turnover rate, etc.

5. Financial and tax management

   Manage cash flow, ensure sufficient production and operation funds, and optimize the efficiency of fund utilization.

   Supervise tax compliance in Malaysia (such as corporate tax, GST/SST, customs duties, etc.), coordinate tax declaration and audit.

6. Internal Control and Compliance

   Establish and improve a financial internal control system to ensure compliance with the Malaysian Companies Act and international financial standards such as MFRS.

   Cooperate with internal and external audits to prevent financial risks.

7. Team management

   Lead the finance team (in positions such as accounting, cashier, cost analysis, etc.) to enhance the department's professional capabilities.

   Cross departmental collaboration (such as production, procurement, supply chain), providing financial support.

8. Special support for production and manufacturing

   Participate in capacity planning, capital expenditure (CAPEX) assessment, and investment return analysis.

   Analyze the profitability of the product line, support pricing strategies and order decisions.

9. External stakeholders' communication

   Coordinate with external government regulatory agencies, banks, accounting firms, and other relevant institutions to ensure the smooth operation of financial department management work.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above, majoring in finance, accounting, finance or related fields.
• Priority is given to those who hold professional qualifications such as CPA/ACCA/CIMA/MIA.
• More than 5 years of management experience in finance and related positions, with a background in the manufacturing industry and experience in accounting firms.
• Familiar with Malaysian financial and tax regulations, as well as cost accounting methods for manufacturing enterprises (such as standard costing and activity‑based costing).
• Proficient in financial software (such as SAP, Kingdee) and Excel data analysis.
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in Chinese, English, and Malay (required to liaise with local government departments, banks, and auditing institutions).
• Having strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills, able to adapt to the fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

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