Finance Manager

Season Malaysia Manufacturing Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Penang is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the finance function. Key responsibilities include ensuring accurate financial accounting, leading budget and forecasting processes, and managing the finance team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in accounting, with a strong focus on manufacturing finance. A Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting and CPA/ACCA qualification are preferred, along with fluency in English and Chinese.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years managerial experience.
• Minimum 8 years in accounting related work experience.
• Manufacturing experience is a must (at least 3 years).

Responsibilities

• Lead the site finance function and ensure accurate financial accounting and reporting.
• Oversee daily finance operations including AR, AP, and inventory management.
• Implement and oversee internal control systems to protect assets and ensure compliance.

Skills

Financial regulations knowledge

Effective communication skills

Good leadership skills

Knowledge in ERP System

Good time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or related areas

CPA / ACCA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Lead the site finance function and ensure the integrity of financial accounting, reporting, and control frameworks.

Business Partner to GM / local management team to drive the operating profit & cash flow.

Enforce Control & Compliance of statutory regulation, internal policies & procedures.

Linkage of Global Shared Service ("GSS") team and site local management team.

Responsibilities

Financial reporting and Analysis - Deliver timely and accurate financial statements in compliance with applicable financial reporting standards to senior management and regulatory bodies; Conduct variance analysis, interpret trends, and present actionable insights to guide strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting; Review standard cost, conduct profitability analysis by customer and product line, monitor KPIs and provide recommendations for improvement.

Budgeting and Forecasting - Lead annual budget and rolling forecast, partnering with operational heads to set realistic targets; Monitor budget/forecast vs actual performance; Analyze discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.

Financial Operations - Supervise daily finance and accounting operations, including AR, AP, inventory, fixed assets, etc.; Review and reconcile account schedules; Ensure all financial transactions are processed accurately and in accordance with established policies; Treasury management & bank transaction approval as assigned by Executive Leadership Team ("ELT").

Internal Controls & Risk Management - Implement and oversee robust internal control systems to protect assets and ensure compliance with corporate policies and statutory requirements, including customer credit review, Capex review and approval, contract management, etc.; Manage annual audit, tax filings, company secretarial matters, & statutory reports (e.g., Transfer pricing, local report filings, including statistic information to government agency, etc.)

Leadership & Team Development - Act as Site Finance Head to manage, coach, and develop local finance team; Work with GSS to resolve major issues; Business partner of local management team and ELT; Liaise with internal stakeholders and external parties (e.g., auditors, tax representatives, banks, company secretary, regulatory bodies, etc.) on finance related matters.

Any other duties assigned by ELT from time to time.

Scope of Authority

Approval of subordinates' leave.

To liaison with Banks, Insurance Companies, Auditors, Tax Agents, Company Secretary, etc.

To liaison with Government Departments on Financial related items.

Requirements

Education Level: Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or related areas.

Professional Qualification: CPA / ACCA is preferable.

Working Experience

• Minimum 5 years managerial experience.
• Minimum 8 years in accounting related work experience.
• Manufacturing experience is a must (at least 3 years).
• Solid understanding of local and international accounting and financial reporting standards, tax laws, statutory requirements, and audit standards; Experience in leading annual stock take and monthly cycle count.

Technical Skill and Ability: Financial regulations knowledge, Tax calculation & filings, Federal and fiscal procedures, Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practice, standards, law and regulation, Effective communication skills, Good leadership skills (able to motivate staff and peer team members), Hands‑on, Result oriented, Detailed‑minded, Strong sense of responsibility, Obedient to policies, Good time management, Good Microsoft Office application, including Excel, PowerPoint, etc., Knowledge in ERP System. Language: Bilingual English/Chinese Personality: Team player, pro‑active and positive mindset, self‑motivate.

Language: Bilingual English/Chinese is an advantage.

Personality: Team player, pro‑active and positive mindset, self‑motivate.

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