Finance Manager / Assistant Manager

Jobstreet Malaysia; Kuantan; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation support for relocation

Stable and close-knit team

Broad exposure to senior management

Job summary

A timber industry company in Kuantan, Pahang is seeking a Finance Manager to lead finance and accounting operations. You will report to the CFO and collaborate with senior management to drive financial performance and compliance.

The role emphasizes full-set accounting, treasury, financial reporting, tax and audit matters. Onsite, full-time position based in Kuantan with relocation accommodation support possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• ACCA/CPA/CMA would be an advantage.
• At least 5–7 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting, with 2+ years in a managerial role.
• Strong full-set accounting knowledge is essential.
• 3–5 years of treasury experience.
• Experience in financial reporting, cash-flow, taxation and audit.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full set of accounts and day-to-day accounting operations.
• Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Review GL entries, journal entries, reconciliations and supporting records.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts and financial plans.
• Analyse financial performance and identify improvements.
• Manage cash flow, treasury activities, banking relationships and working capital.
• Coordinate with external auditors and complete audits on time.
• Develop and maintain financial controls, policies and procedures.
• Lead and supervise the Finance and Accounts team.
• Provide financial insights to support management decisions.
• Support financial modelling, cost analysis, pricing and investment evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Treasury management

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Audit & controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CPA/CMA considered an advantage

Tools

UBS accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

Our client is an established company involved in the timber industries. They are currently seeking a Finance Manager to join their team in Kuantan, Pahang.

Reporting to the CFO and working closely with senior management, this position will oversee the company’s finance and accounting operations. The main areas of responsibility include full-set accounts, treasury, financial reporting, tax and audit matters.

This is a full-time, fully office-based position.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the company’s full set of accounts and day-to-day accounting operations
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reports
• Review general ledger entries, journal entries, reconciliations and supporting financial records
• Prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts and financial plans
• Analyse financial performance, variances and areas for improvement
• Manage cash flow, treasury activities, banking relationships and working capital
• Ensure timely payments to vendors, employees and statutory authorities
• Handle LHDN, taxation and other regulatory matters
• Coordinate with external auditors and ensure audit requirements are completed on time
• Develop and maintain appropriate financial controls, policies and procedures
• Lead, guide and supervise the Finance and Accounts team
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support management decisions
• Support financial modelling, cost analysis, pricing and investment evaluations when required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA or CMA would be an advantage
• At least 5–7 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting, including at least two years in a managerial or supervisory capacity
• Strong full-set accounting knowledge is essential
• Approximately 3–5 years of treasury experience
• Hands‑on experience in financial reporting, cash‑flow management, taxation and audit
• Sound understanding of basic accounting principles, including debit and credit entries
• Knowledge of Malaysian accounting standards and statutory requirements
• Familiarity with UBS accounting software would be an advantage
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
• Able to communicate in Chinese to liaise with Chinese‑speaking management
• Strong leadership, analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Detail-oriented, responsible and able to work independently
• Candidates from any industry are welcome to apply
• Senior finance professionals with strong full‑set accounting and treasury experience who are ready to step into a Finance Manager position are encouraged to apply
• Must be willing to work fully onsite in Kuantan, Pahang
• This position is open to candidates with full working rights for Malaysia.

What is offered

• Attractive salary package based on experience and suitability
• Accommodation support for candidates relocating to Kuantan
• Stable and close-knit working environment
• Opportunity to work closely with senior management and gain broad exposure across the company’s finance operations