Finance Manager

MVC Resources; Puchong; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MVC Resources, a well-established public-listed construction group in Malaysia, seeks a seasoned Finance & Accounts leader to oversee accounting, budgeting, and treasury for large-scale projects.

You will lead a team, partner with project teams and senior management, ensure compliance and timely reporting, and drive cost control and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Strong budgeting, cost control and project financial analysis skills.
• Experience leading finance teams and coordinating with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of accounting standards and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full spectrum of accounting functions (GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, month-end and year-end closing).
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of management accounts and financial reports.
• Maintain proper accounting records in compliance with internal policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Monitor project costing, budget utilization, and work-in-progress (WIP) accounting.
• Conduct variance analysis between budget vs actual project performance.
• Support project teams in financial tracking and cost control measures.
• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Prepare management reports, financial analysis, and performance insights for decision-making.
• Highlight key financial risks and opportunities to management.
• Manage cash flow planning to ensure sufficient liquidity for project operations.
• Monitor collections, payments, and funding requirements for ongoing developments.
• Ensure compliance with internal control policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax agents, and external stakeholders for audit and statutory requirements.
• Supervise and guide the Finance & Accounts team to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Work closely with project, procurement, and operations teams.
• Liaise with bankers, auditors, and other external parties.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost control

Financial analysis

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Accounting degree

ACCA/MACPA/CIMA

Job description

Our client is a well-established public-listed construction group with a strong reputation in delivering large-scale building and infrastructure projects across Malaysia. With decades of industry experience and a solid project portfolio, the company continues to play a significant role in shaping commercial, residential, and industrial developments nationwide.

Joining the organization offers exposure to a dynamic project-based environment, comprehensive finance operations, and opportunities to work closely with senior management and key stakeholders within a growing business.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial & Accounting Operations
   • Oversee the full spectrum of accounting functions (GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, month-end and year-end closing)
   • Ensure accurate and timely preparation of management accounts and financial reports
   • Maintain proper accounting records in compliance with internal policies and applicable accounting standards
2. Project & Cost Management (Construction / Property Development)
   • Monitor project costing, budget utilization, and work-in-progress (WIP) accounting
   • Conduct variance analysis between budget vs actual project performance
   • Support project teams in financial tracking and cost control measures
3. Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting
   • Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes
   • Prepare management reports, financial analysis, and performance insights for decision-making
   • Highlight key financial risks and opportunities to management
4. Cash Flow & Treasury Management
   • Manage cash flow planning to ensure sufficient liquidity for project operations
   • Monitor collections, payments, and funding requirements for ongoing developments
5. Compliance & Internal Control
   • Ensure compliance with internal control policies and procedures
   • Coordinate with auditors, tax agents, and external stakeholders for audit and statutory requirements
6. Leadership & Stakeholder Management
   • Supervise and guide the Finance & Accounts team to ensure efficient daily operations
   • Work closely with project, procurement, and operations teams
   • Liaise with bankers, auditors, and other external parties

Requirements

• Recognised Degree/Diploma in Accounting & Finance, or professional qualification (ACCA / MACPA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Minimum 5–8 years’ relevant experience in finance and accounting
• At least 3 years in a managerial role, handling full spectrum finance/accounting functions
• Experience in property development / construction accounting is highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, cost control, and project financial analysis
• Mandarin proficiency is preferred to communicate with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders