Finance Manager

Private Advertiser; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Shah Alam is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial systems and lead the accounting team. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy with over 10 years of experience, including 5 in a management position. Candidates must possess strong analytical skills and be proficient in English, with a preference for Mandarin speakers. This position involves managing financial reporting, compliance, and developing a robust finance team while ensuring effective communication with the executive team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in Accounting and Finance with 5 years in management.
• Strong analytical and leadership skills required.
• Proficient in English; Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage financial and accounting systems.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Manage banking relationships and cash flow projections.
• Ensure statutory compliance and tax planning.
• Lead a team to develop their skills and KPI achievements.

Skills

Integrity

Analytical mind

Leadership skills

Proficiency in English

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or related qualification

Tools

ERP accounting system

Job description

This position is an important role to support the executive team of the organization and requires pro active approach in preventive actions and highlighting potential risk. It requires high degree of integrity, financial discipline and good character.

Will oversee a team of accounting staff handling Group which main focus will be the financial system in the manufacturing environment especially costing structure.

Reporting directly to the CEO and to work closely with all departments. To set and monitor finance and accounting team to achieve relevant KPIs.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Pro active 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.

Requirements

• 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.

We thank all applicants. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.