Finance Manager

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

Job summary

Zohorecruit is recruiting on behalf of a well-established public-listed construction group in Puchong, Malaysia, for a senior Finance & Accounts Manager. The role covers full-spectrum accounting, project costing, budgeting, cash flow, and internal controls, with collaboration across project teams and senior management.

The ideal candidate has ACCA/MACPA/CIMA or equivalent, 5–8 years’ finance experience, and at least 3 years in a managerial position, preferably with property development or

Qualifications

• Recognised degree 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.

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

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Cost control

Project financial analysis

Team management

Education

Degree or professional qualification (ACCA / MACPA / CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Puchong, Malaysia

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 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