Finance Manager (Based in Africa)

Wilmar International; Perak; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to oversee daily financial operations across African business units. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of finance experience, particularly in manufacturing or FMCG environments. This role requires proficiency in SAP and strong analytical skills to ensure compliance and operational efficiency. Attention to detail and good communication skills are essential to collaborate with on-ground teams and finance stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of hands-on finance experience, preferably in a manufacturing, trading, or FMCG environment.
• Proficiency in SAP with experience in financial modules (FI/CO) preferred.
• Solid understanding of local tax, audit, and regulatory frameworks across African markets is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily finance operations, including accounting, reporting, and reconciliations across multiple African entities.
• Prepare and monitor monthly management reports, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Ensure timely month-end closings and compliance with local accounting, tax, and audit requirements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Operational finance

Good communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for a hands-on Finance Manager to manage day-to-day financial operations across our African business units. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, operationally strong, and comfortable working directly with on-ground teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting, compliance, and process efficiency.

This role is best suited for someone who enjoys being involved in the execution — not just planning — and has prior experience working with SAP.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily finance operations, including accounting, reporting, and reconciliations across multiple African entities.
• Prepare and monitor monthly management reports, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Ensure timely month-end closings and compliance with local accounting, tax, and audit requirements.
• Manage cash flow and working capital to support ongoing operations.
• Coordinate with operations, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure proper cost tracking and control.
• Support external audits and ensure strong internal controls are maintained.
• Work closely with regional and HQ finance teams to ensure accurate consolidation and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to streamline finance processes and enhance efficiency using SAP.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CPA/ACCA preferred).
• 5–8 years of hands‑on finance experience, preferably in a manufacturing, trading, or FMCG environment.
• Strong operational finance background — comfortable with both transactional work and analysis.
• Proficiency in SAP (mandatory), with experience in financial modules (FI/CO) preferred.
• Solid understanding of local tax, audit, and regulatory frameworks across African markets is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with both finance and non‑finance stakeholders.