Finance Manager

Southern Steel Berhad; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent steel manufacturer in Malaysia is seeking a financial professional who will oversee compliance with BURSA regulations and manage financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include preparing group financial reports and liaising with auditors. This role requires excellent communication skills and managing multiple priorities effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Accounting or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience in financial reporting and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of BURSA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with BURSA regulations and handling disclosures.
• Prepare group financial reporting for internal and external use.
• Manage group financial forecasts and budgets.

Skills

Financial reporting

Compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accounting or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all BURSA compliance, announcements, disclosures and reporting Prepare/review monthly and annual Group consolidation and trend reporting/analysis, and report variances at Group level
• Prepare/coordinate Group financial reporting for both internal and external use
• Prepare/coordinate on Annual report
• Review/Coordinate income tax reporting for both internal and external use
• Prepare monthly group financial covenant compliance and group financial information as requested by bankers
• Prepare Group forecast & Budget including meeting material
• Perform review to ensure compliance with corporate policies & accounting standards
• Coordinate Group secretarial & legal matters
• Coordinate and liaise with external auditors
• Group Tax computation, planning, compliance and liaise with tax agent
• To be involved in ad-hoc projects or reporting improvements
• Approval of payment as one of the authorize signatories
• Group Credit Control & Upstream Account Receivables
• Review and assess all the credit applications including open account, upgrading limit or transfer limit for the Group, to ensure compliance with best practice of Credit Application
• To monitor closely the movement of AR Aging with sales & finance team to ensure collection and action require to minimize the Company risk
• Preparation of quarterly declaration turnover to insurer
• Involve in renewal trade credit insurance and monitor on insurance coverage
• To maintain the master data Customer for the Group
• To oversee the account receivable team to ensure efficient operation workflow
• To identify opportunity for improving AR process to increase efficiency, reduce errors and timely collection

Job Requirements

• Candidates must possess minimum Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Professional qualification in accounting, i.e. CPA, ACCA or CIMA or equivalent.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, compliance, and group consolidation.
• Strong knowledge of BURSA regulations and accounting standards compliance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with stakeholders effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in coordinating with external auditors and managing tax compliance.