Finance Manager

SL METALS (M) SDN BHD; Ulu Tiram; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SL METALS (M) SDN BHD is seeking a senior finance professional to lead the accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and consolidation processes within our Malaysia operations. The role involves ensuring compliance with Malaysian regulations, coordinating with the Group Finance Team, and guiding a team of accountants.

You will manage month-end close, treasury activities, internal and external audits, and provide financial analysis to support management decisions and profitability improvement

Qualifications

• Degree in accountancy, finance or equivalent professional qualification (ACCA/CA/CPA/MICPA).
• Minimum 7 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proficient in English and Mandarin; strong regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Execute monthly and year-end closing processes with accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial schedules; guide the team.
• Coordinate audits and liaise with authorities; strengthen internal controls.
• Lead FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and profitability improvement.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Forecasting

Communication

Education

Degree in Accountancy/Finance

ACCA/CA/CPA/MICPA or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Execute monthly and year-end closing processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Prepare and post journal entries, reconciliations, and financial schedules, and guide the team in doing the same.

Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies.

Prepare financial statements, management reports, and consolidation reporting in coordination with the Group Finance Team.

Prepare, monitor, and manage the full budgeting and forecasting cycle, including financial performance reporting and variance analysis to support management decision-making.

Prepare audited financial statements.

Manage internal and external audit processes and liaise directly with auditors, LHDN (Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia), SSM, and other relevant government authorities.

Strengthen internal control systems and accounting procedures.

Supervise and develop accounting staff to ensure quality deliverables.

Lead process improvement and system enhancement initiatives.

Work closely with Operations and Procurement teams on inventory control, cost analysis, and profitability improvement.

Support the maintenance and continual improvement of the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) by following established procedures and contributing to process improvements.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Group Financial Controller / CEO.

Treasury & Financial Planning

Manage company cash flow, working capital, and treasury operations, including monitoring of bank balances, banking facilities, and banking relationships.

Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A), providing financial modelling, KPI tracking, and business performance insights to support management decision-making.

Support management in financial analysis, capital expenditure evaluation, and business decision-making.

Monitor financial and foreign currency risk exposure and recommend appropriate hedging or mitigation strategies.

Evaluate financing options and support banking facility renewals, loan applications, and other financing activities as required.

Other Responsibilities

Provide light-touch HR and administrative support for the Malaysia office, including employee records and payroll processing, liaison with government agencies on licenses and compliance, and coordination with non-trade vendors.

REQUIREMENTS

Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or equivalent professional qualification (ACCA, CA, CPA, MICPA, etc.).

Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting, preferably with exposure to manufacturing environment. Prior audit experience is advantageous.

Proficient in English and Mandarin (written and spoken) to communicate effectively with regional teams and stakeholders.

Strong knowledge of Malaysia regulatory requirements, taxation, and Companies Act 2016 (CA2016)

Experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), cash flow/treasury management, or financial business partnering is highly advantageous.

Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights for senior management.

Hands-on, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively.

Meticulous, accurate, and detail-oriented.

Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Mining, Minerals & Metals 51-100 employees

SL METALS (M) SDN BHD is a specialist supplier of aluminium alloy product with an established track record of 35 years. Growing steadily, it laid the basis for the establishment of the Group which is now an international supplier with operations and warehouses in Singapore, China, Malaysia and Taiwan.

To further extend our span, reach and ongoing quest to be the Market Leader in Aluminium Alloy materials, our company embarked on a significant company renaming exercise for our Singapore headquarter

(effective 28 February 2018) and Malaysia branch office (effective 3 January 2018) :

SL METALS (M) SDN BHD

(formerly Soon Lian Hardware (M) Sdn Bhd)

SL METALS (M) SDN BHD is a specialist supplier of aluminium alloy product with an established track record of 35 years. Growing steadily, it laid the basis for the establishment of the Group which is now an international supplier with operations and warehouses in Singapore, China, Malaysia and Taiwan.

To further extend our span, reach and ongoing quest to be the Market Leader in Aluminium Alloy materials, our company embarked on a significant company renaming exercise for our Singapore headquarter

(effective 28 February 2018) and Malaysia branch office (effective 3 January 2018) :

SL METALS (M) SDN BHD

(formerly Soon Lian Hardware (M) Sdn Bhd)