Finance Manager

ZUS COFFEE; Selangor; Sur place; MYR 180 000 - 300 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ZUS COFFEE in Malaysia seeks a Finance Manager to lead the financial closing process and group consolidation functions. You will deliver end-to-end financial reports for entities and the group, ensuring accuracy and robust governance across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include coordinating external audits, standardising reporting, and developing executive summaries for EXCO and Board meetings, while mentoring a local finance team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting or corporate financial reporting.
• Experience with group consolidation and company-level reporting workflows.
• Experience presenting to executive-level audiences.

Responsabilités

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual company-level financial reports for entities.
• Consolidate group-level financials with intercompany eliminations.
• Coordinate external audits at entity and group levels.
• Develop management reporting packs and executive dashboards.
• Mentor and upskill local finance team; conduct performance reviews.

Connaissances

Leadership

Analytical mindset

Cross-entity coordination

Data analytics

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

MIA Membership

ACCA

CPA Australia

MICPA

CIMA

Outils

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Excel (advanced)

Description du poste

We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance Manager based in Malaysia to lead our financial closing process and group consolidation functions. This role is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of both company-level (individual entity) and group-level financial reports. You will bridge the gap between complex accounting data and execute decision-making, ensuring absolute accuracy and robust governance.

1. Financial Reporting (Group & Company Level)

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual company-level financial reports for individual operating entities.
• Perform the group-level financial consolidation for multiple entities, ensuring seamless intercompany eliminations and balance matching.
• Deliver comprehensive financial reporting packages in strict compliance with MFRS / IFRS.
• Coordinate external audit processes at both the entity and consolidated group levels to ensure smooth year-end closures.
• Act as the primary finance liaison for external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities on matters relating to consolidated financial reporting.
• Coordinate with regional and local finance teams to standardize reporting processes and improve reporting efficiency.

2. Operations Oversight & Governance

• Review and sign off on general ledger reconciliations and closing schedules for individual business units.
• Drive the accuracy of trial balances across all entities by overseeing standard journal adjustments and provisions.
• Maintain robust internal controls to mitigate financial risks and ensure data integrity.
• Drive process automation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.

3. Executive committee & Board Reporting

• Prepare monthly and quarterly consolidated management reporting packs for Executive Committee (EXCO), Board of Directors, and senior management.
• Develop high-quality financial presentations, dashboards, and executive summaries that translate financial results into meaningful business insights and strategic recommendations.
• Support the CFO and senior leadership team in preparing materials for Board meetings, Audit Committee meetings, investor discussions, and strategic planning sessions.
• Provide detailed analysis and commentary on actual performance versus budget, forecast, and prior year results for management decision-making.
• Drive continuous enhancement of management reporting and Board reporting frameworks to improve transparency and effectiveness.Mentor and upskill a local team of finance and accounting specialists.
• Conduct performance reviews to foster professional growth and operational efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related fields.
• Professional qualification status is highly preferred: MIA Membership (Malaysian Institute of Accountants), ACCA, CPA Australia, MICPA, or CIMA.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting, general ledger, or corporate financial reporting.
• Proven hands-on experience handling both group-level consolidation and company-level reporting workflows.
• Strong ability to synthesize complex financial information into concise and impactful presentations for executive-level audiences.
• 2+ years in a supervisory capacity managing local finance personnel.
• Advanced proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems with group consolidation modules (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Elite Excel skills, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and complex financial modeling for group consolidation layouts.
• Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia (written and spoken) is required to communicate effectively across diverse local and regional entity teams.
• Preferable: Experience with data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) or database query languages (e.g., SQL, Alteryx) for managing large data extractions and building dashboards.
• Strong analytical mindset with flawless attention to detail.
• Excellent leadership qualities with the ability to manage cross-entity data requests effectively.