FINANCE MANAGER

SOUL LIGHTING Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

SOUL LIGHTING Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Finance Leader to oversee the full spectrum of finance and accounting functions in Malaysia. You will drive budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and provide insightful financial analysis across projects and inventories.

You will mentor the finance team, ensure timely month- and year-end closes, audits, SST submissions, and compliance. Strong ERP skills (SQL, AutoCount, UBS) and fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia are essential; Mandarin is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, MIA, or CPA.
• 3–5 years of experience in corporate finance, with 1–2 years in supervision or team lead role.
• Experience in construction project accounting and manufacturing or trading environments, especially with inventory and costing management.
• Proficient in accounting and ERP systems; strong advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Business proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full spectrum of finance and accounting functions.
• Prepare timely monthly management accounts, financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis.
• Manage construction progress claims, variation orders (VOs), and WIP revenue recognition.
• Monitor project costing, project profitability, and overall financial performance.
• Oversee COGS, BOM, inventory valuation, and inventory costing.
• Prepare and monitor monthly rolling cash flow forecasts to support timelines and working capital.
• Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, collections, banking facilities, and treasury functions.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end closes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team for operational efficiency.
• Oversee annual audits, SST submissions, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and strengthen financial policies, internal controls, governance, and risk management.
• Collaborate with Sales, Purchasing, Project, Site, and Operations teams to improve financial performance.
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, bankers, and regulatory authorities.
• Drive continuous process improvements and scalable finance operations.
• Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Leadership/ supervision

Costing & inventory control

ERP systems (SQL, AutoCount, UBS)

Advanced Excel

English & Bahasa Malaysia

Mandarin helpful

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CIMA/MIA/CPA

Tools

SQL

AutoCount

UBS

Job description

• Oversee the full spectrum of finance and accounting functions.
• Prepare timely monthly management accounts, financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis.
• Manage construction progress claims, variation orders (VOs), and Work-in-Progress (WIP) revenue recognition.
• Monitor project costing, project profitability, and overall financial performance.
• Oversee Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Bill of Materials (BOM), inventory valuation, and inventory costing.
• Prepare and monitor monthly rolling cash flow forecasts to support project timelines, inventory procurement, and working capital requirements.
• Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, collections, banking facilities, and treasury functions.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end financial closing.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team to ensure operational efficiency and accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee annual audits, tax computations, Sales & Service Tax (SST) submissions, and ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and strengthen financial policies, internal controls, governance, and risk management practices.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Purchasing, Project, Site, and Operations teams to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, bankers, company secretaries, regulatory authorities, and other external stakeholders.
• Drive continuous process improvements and establish scalable finance operations to support business growth.
• Perform any other ad hoc duties as assigned by Management from time to time.

JOB REQUIREMENT:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, or professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, MIA, or CPA.
• 3–5 years of experience in corporate finance, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Strong preference for candidates with experience in construction project accounting and manufacturing or trading environments, particularly with inventory and costing management.
• Proficient in accounting and ERP systems such as SQL, AutoCount, UBS, with strong advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Business proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Ability to speak Mandarin is a strong advantage, especially for communication with regional suppliers in the lighting and trading industry.
• Able to work independently with strong self-discipline
• Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Willing to travel for site visits when required