Finance Manager

CPL AROMAS (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Selangor seeks a Financial Operations Manager to oversee daily financial activities and ensure accuracy in financial reporting. The ideal candidate has a degree in finance and at least 3 years in a managerial role, excellent organizational and communication skills, and strong proficiency in ERP systems and Excel. Key responsibilities include managing transactions, assisting with ledger closings, and supporting auditors. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on organizational financial objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a managerial capacity.
• Experience with ERP systems preferred.
• Written and oral communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial transactions and performance.
• Assist in closing and consolidating ledgers and accounts.
• Provide support to external auditors and clarify audit queries.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Minimum degree in Finance

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft AX

Job description

Financial Operations

Responsible for managing day-to-day financial activities and performance to support organizational objectives.

• Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data.
• Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Verify and investigate discrepancies and reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for.
• Submit appropriate documentation of invoices, receipts, etc., and ensure effective filing.
• Perform reconciliation for various vendor accounts as required.
• Address and resolve vendor queries in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monthly posting of cross-charging to subsidiaries/divisions and reconcile group debtor/creditor accounts.
• VAT control, preparation, and quarterly filing.

Financial Reporting

Assisting in the timely and accurate closing and consolidation of all ledgers and accounts.

• Assist in executing closing and consolidation of ledgers and accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Reconcile Cash & Bank, balance sheet schedules, and follow up with departments on outstanding issues and concerns.
• Assist the Finance Director to provide support to external auditors and promptly clarify all audit queries raised.
• Assist the Finance Director to submit management accounts within the given timeframe.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and yearly P&L forecast preparation.
• Support weekly and monthly cash flow forecast preparation.

Skills and Attributes

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum degree in Finance with 3 years of experience in a managerial capacity.
• Well organized and able to work with ERP software; willing to learn new concepts and strategies.
• Ability to manage workload and pressure in a professional manner.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Working knowledge of MS Office with advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUP and pivot tables, and databases.
• Qualified accountants preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems; knowledge of Microsoft AX is an added advantage.
• Attention to detail, with an ability to spot numerical errors.