Finance Manager / Assistant Manager

Private Advertiser; Kuantan; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation support

Job summary

Our client in Kuantan, Pahang, is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the finance and accounting operations, reporting to the CFO and partnering with senior management. Responsibilities include full-set accounts, treasury, financial reporting, tax and audit matters, plus developing controls and leading the Finance & Accounts team onsite.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of experience, strong knowledge of Malaysian accounting standards, and effective leadership; Malaysian working rights are

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge of Malaysian accounting standards and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full set of accounts and day-to-day accounting operations.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reports.
• Review general ledger entries, journal entries, reconciliations and supporting 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.
• Coordinate with external auditors and ensure audit requirements are completed on time.
• Develop and maintain 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.

Skills

Full-set accounting

Treasury management

Financial reporting

Tax & audit

Budgeting & forecasting

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication with management

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CPA/CMA advantageous

Tools

UBS Accounting Software

Microsoft Excel

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