Finance Manager

Linaco Group of Companies; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Linaco Group of Companies in Malaysia seeks a senior finance leader to direct group-wide financial and accounting management, including budgeting, consolidation and tax.

You will drive cash flow planning, reporting, ERP optimization, costing and financial analysis; lead a high-performance team; coordinate with auditors and bankers; and support M&A and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, CPA/ACCA/CIMA desirable.
• Min 10 years in Accounting/Finance with at least 5 years in management.
• Strong integrity, financial discipline and character.
• Analytical mindset with business and financial insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive group financial and accounting management system.
• Manage group reporting including consolidation, budgeting, tax, cash flow and analysis.
• Ensure consistency of financial controls and reporting across group companies.
• Prepare cash flow projections and manage banking relationships.
• Lead ERP, costing, and automation initiatives to improve reporting.
• Provide leadership, guide subordinates and ensure timely reporting to senior management.
• Engage with auditors, tax agents and statutory bodies.

Skills

Group finance control

Budgeting

Consolidation

Cash flow management

Financial analysis

Leadership

ERP systems

Tax planning

M&A support

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy

Professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

ERP system

Job description

• Develop a comprehensive Group structure (including regional) financial and accounting management system and manage to ensure Group financial accounting (including budgets), tax, cash flow and financial analysis are effective.
• Manage timely accurate Monthly, Quarterly, Half Yearly and Annual Reporting such as Group Consolidation, Costing, Treasury and Analysis Reports.
• Manage related Companies financial management to ensure financial controls, processes and reporting are consistent with Group requirements.
• Prepare cash flow projections for Management and to facilitate periodic review of bank loans.
• Manage Banking Relationship to ensure strong bankers support for our future growth requirements and develop their support to our key management team.
• Active role in Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Reviews and ad hoc projects.
• Performing analytical support on cost control, capacity utilization, projects analysis and other simulation reviews.
• Engage and communicate with department heads to ensure financial information and controls implemented will support business decisions. Provide analysis for effective business decisions.
• Ensure statutory compliance such as audit, taxation and other statutory compliance and working closely with internal and external auditors, tax agents and other statutory bodies.
• Set up effective and structured tax planning system which includes transfer pricing, intercompany pricing etc.
• Demonstrate and drive a culture of continuous improvement in finance processes, including robust analytic capabilities, costing system improvements, improving transparency of reporting while seeking opportunities to simplify and standardize across the organization.
• Plan and work towards automation and digitalization environment besides support and improve ERP system to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Develop and manage a strong credit control system and ensure Receivables are managed to prevent bad debts.
• Provide leadership and guidance to subordinates to develop their skills in accuracy and knowledge which also include their ability of self-review and have high level of integrity.
• Proactive communication and report effectively to the Chief Executive Officer
• Set KPI for subordinates and monitor achievement of department KPI.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by superior from time to time.

Job Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA/CIMA etc.) or related qualifications.
• Min 10 years’ working experience in Accounting and Finance with at least 5 years at management position.
• High degree of integrity, financial discipline and good character.
• Strong analytical mind with business insights skills in tandem with financial and accounting considerations.
• Business proficiency in English (oral and written) required and preference will be given to candidate with command of Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.
• Working experience in ERP accounting system.
• Working experience in manufacturing environment with costing skills.
• Strong technical accounting and taxation knowledge coupled with Group consolidation experience
• Strong leadership skills, proactive and result oriented besides ability to work within tight deadline with hands on approach.
• Experience in managing a pool of subordinates and guiding them to be effective finance and accounting team.
• Working experience in a manufacturing / FMCG environment will be preferred.
• Able to work independently, have sense of urgency and highly organized.
• Willingness to travel to ensure objective of Group requirements are met.

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Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing 51-100 employees

Linaco Group, representing the largest and most integrated coconut manufacturer in Malaysia was established in 1992 by Founder & Group Chairman Richard Ling.

The baton of the business operations has been passed down to both his two sons - Jimmy Ling and Joe Ling - as Group Managing Director and Group Executive Director respectively since 2014.

Built upon a solid foundation, Linaco’s legacy has continued to grow and expand, spanning two generations of excellence. With its headquarters located in Shah Alam, Linaco has factories based in Batu Pahat, Bandar Enstek, Kalimantan and Shah Alam. The company has mushroomed its exports to well over 40 countries now.

Linaco Group, representing the largest and most integrated coconut manufacturer in Malaysia was established in 1992 by Founder & Group Chairman Richard Ling.

The baton of the business operations has been passed down to both his two sons - Jimmy Ling and Joe Ling - as Group Managing Director and Group Executive Director respectively since 2014.

Built upon a solid foundation, Linaco’s legacy has continued to grow and expand, spanning two generations of excellence. With its headquarters located in Shah Alam, Linaco has factories based in Batu Pahat, Bandar Enstek, Kalimantan and Shah Alam. The company has mushroomed its exports to well over 40 countries now.