Finance Manager

Adecco; Selangor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is partnering with a multinational consumer goods and retail supply chain leader to recruit a Finance Manager for Southeast Asia with responsibility for finance operations and strategic business partnering in Malaysia.

The role focuses on close collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Merchandising, Operations and IT to deliver actionable insights, optimize cash flow, manage risk, and drive profitability across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience in Finance Manager, Financial Controller, or equivalent finance leadership role.
• Familiarity with LS Retail, MS Dynamics 365 BC and SAP accounting systems would be advantageous.
• Act as a trusted finance business partner with cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of Malaysian regulatory framework, including month-end close, AR, AP, GL, audits and tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily finance operations across SEA, including GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets and Treasury.
• Lead monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes and financial reporting.
• Provide financial analysis, variance reporting, and KPI tracking for strategic decisions.
• Ensure compliance with group policies, financial reporting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive ERP/system upgrades and finance transformation projects for efficiency and controls.
• Undertake ad hoc financial analyses and special projects.

Skills

Finance leadership

Cross-functional partner

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

LS Retail

Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC

SAP

Job description

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Our client is a well-established multinational organization and a leading player in the consumer goods and retail supply chain industry. With extensive operations across Asia and a strong presence in global markets, the company partners with internationally recognized brands to deliver high-quality products and services. The organization is committed to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth, offering employees opportunities to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced business environment.

Our client is a well-established multinational organization and a leading player in the consumer goods and retail supply chain industry. With extensive operations across Asia and a strong presence in global markets, the company partners with internationally recognized brands to deliver high-quality products and services. The organization is committed to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth, offering employees opportunities to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced business environment.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, or equivalent finance leadership role, preferably within the retail sector.
• Familiarity with LS Retail, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC365), and SAP accounting systems would be highly advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a trusted finance business partner, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to support business objectives.
• Strong understanding of financial management and accounting practices, particularly within the Malaysian regulatory framework, including month-end financial closing, Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), General Ledger (GL), audit coordination, and tax compliance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate financial information into actionable business insights and recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing decisions and building effective working relationships across all organizational levels.
• Highly detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy, quality, and meeting deadlines.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a proactive and hands-on approach.
• Willingness and flexibility to undertake occasional business travel as required.

Finance Operations & Financial Reporting

• Oversee daily finance operations across the Southeast Asia region, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Fixed Assets, and Treasury functions.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting and management accounts preparation.
• Conduct financial analysis, prepare variance reports, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and evaluate business performance to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure adherence to group accounting policies, financial reporting standards, and local statutory and regulatory requirements.

Business Partnering & Performance Management

• Act as a strategic finance partner to the General Manager and cross-functional Retail SEA teams, including Sales, Marketing, Merchandising, Operations, and IT.
• Deliver actionable financial insights and recommendations to drive revenue growth, improve profitability, optimize inventory levels, and enhance cost efficiency.
• Leverage retail industry expertise and market intelligence to identify business opportunities and potential risks.
• Contribute to strategic planning initiatives, budgeting exercises, forecasting activities, and business expansion projects.

Treasury, Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning to ensure optimal financial resources are available for business operations.
• Oversee payment cycles, receivables collections, banking relationships, and treasury-related activities.
• Collaborate with Corporate Finance teams on funding requirements and treasury management matters.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

• Establish and maintain effective internal controls and governance frameworks to protect company assets and ensure financial integrity.
• Ensure full compliance with tax regulations, statutory obligations, corporate reporting standards, and other regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate external audits, tax submissions, transfer pricing activities, and statutory reporting processes.
• Proactively identify financial and operational risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Drive ERP implementation projects, system upgrades, and finance transformation initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Design and implement scalable finance processes and shared service structures that support business growth.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen efficiency, controls, and reporting capabilities.Partner closely with business stakeholders and IT teams to improve system integration, data accuracy, and process optimization.

Additional Responsibilities

• Undertake ad hoc financial analysis, special projects, and other assignments as requested by management.

Improvements Made

• Enhanced professionalism and readability.
• Replaced repetitive wording with stronger action-oriented language.
• Emphasized leadership, strategic partnership, and business impact.
• Improved consistency in tone and structure across all responsibility areas.