FINANCE MANAGER/ACCOUNTANT

Weida Steel Industries Sdn Bhd; Kuching; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Weida Steel Industries Sdn Bhd is seeking a seasoned Finance Manager in Sarawak to lead accounting and reporting functions within a manufacturing setting. The role requires a degree in accounting with professional qualification (ACCA/CPA/CIMA or equivalent) and 6–8 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial position.

Ideal candidates will have strong management reporting, budgeting and cost control expertise, and the ability to communicate complex financial data to

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–8 years relevant working experience in accounting, with at least 3 years in a managerial position.
• Experience in management reporting, cost accounting and budgetary control in a manufacturing environment. Prior group-level experience is an added advantage.
• Team player able to collaborate with people across departments and levels.
• Strong knowledge of financial forecasting and analysis, corporate finance and information analysis.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and set priorities.
• Ability to communicate financial data to non-financial managers to drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Cover all spectrums of the finance functions including operational finance, corporate finance, treasury, taxation as well as management reporting
• Close monthly accounts and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports; analyze variances and provide insights to support strategic decisions
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting and reporting; monitor results against forecast and highlight to the respective department
• Evaluate and analyse financial information to ensure effective cost control
• Manage planning and audit activities to ensure completion of internal, statutory and external audits
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for statutory financial reporting including MBRS and tax submissions
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, company secretary, solicitors, bankers and other authorities
• Undertake ad-hoc duties as required

Education

Degree in Accounting and/ or professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Possess a Degree in Accounting and/ or a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent)

Minimum 6-8 years relevant working experience in accounting, with at least 3 years in a managerial position

Working experience in management reporting, cost accounting and budgetary control in manufacturing environment. Prior experience at group level will be an added advantage

A team player who is able to deal with people of all departments and levels

Proven knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance and information analysis

Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities

Ability to communicate financial data to non-financial operational managers to drive improvements

Responsibilities:

Cover all spectrums of the finance functions including operational finance, corporate finance, treasury, taxation as well as management reporting

Ensure timely & accurate closing of monthly accounts and preparations of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, analyzing variances between actual results and budgets, and providing insights to support strategic decision-making.

Active involvement in short/long term budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes, timely monitoring results against forecast and highlight to respective department

Evaluate and analyze financial information periodically to ensure effective cost control

Responsible for Management & Financial Report, Forecast Cash Flow, Tax Computation &Tax Planning and Transfer Pricing Documentation

Handle the complete planning and audit activities for ensuring completion of internal, statutory and external audits

Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements as relating to statutory financial reporting process which include finalizing audited financial statements & preparation and validation of Malaysian Business Reporting System (MBRS) and tax statutory submission

Manage and liaise with auditors, tax agent, company secretary, solicitors, bankers, and other relevant government authorities

Undertake ad-hoc functions, assignments and related duties as and when required