Finance Manager (Based in Pasir Gudang, Johor/RM14k - RM20k) #sdguth1#

Asia Recruit; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Manager to lead their finance department in Pasir Gudang. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, and managing cash flow and budgeting processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, particularly within the FMCG sector, and possess relevant professional qualifications. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to strategic financial decisions and enhance operational efficiency within a dynamic environment. If you are ready to take on a leadership role and drive value creation, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in finance, especially in FMCG.
• Strong grasp of accounting standards and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance department operations and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Manage annual budgeting and cash flow forecasts effectively.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Cash Flow Management

Cost Accounting

Taxation

Debt Collection

Financial Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

Professional accountancy membership (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CFA)

Job description

Finance Manager (Based in Pasir Gudang, Johor/RM14k - RM20k) #sdguth1#

Team size: 8 in Finance, 2 in Procurement

Overseeing and managing the Finance Department.

Responsible for accurate and timely submission of financial and management reports and ensuring adherence to financial, accounting, and operational procedures.

Responsible for providing accurate and timely submission of financial and cash flow forecasts and accuracy in forecasting operational performance.

Responsible for annual budgeting and preparing statutory accounts.

Effective management of working capital, especially in managing debtors and inventories.

Review and analyse the cost accounting report.

Actively support the Business Unit Head in value creation and cost reduction initiatives.

Recommend and implement internal control and corporate governance processes.

Supervise, train, and develop the accounting staff, taking a leadership role.

Ensure adherence to financial, accounting, and operational procedures and prompt submission of monthly financial and operational reports to the Head Office.

Design, implement, monitor, and review the accounting system and procedures to meet the requirements of internal and external auditors.

Liaise with bankers on banking facilities, foreign exchange, money market transactions, letters of credit, and other banking matters.

Monitor daily cash flow and project funding requirements for effective control and utilization of excess funds.

Manage foreign exchange exposure and hedge appropriately following company policies.

Provide financial information and analysis to management as needed.

Liaise with the marketing department on debt collection and ensure compliance with credit terms extended to customers.

Assist management in formulating pricing policies for various products in response to changing commodity prices.

Prepare tax computations for review by the Group Tax Department and submit applications for tax incentives, such as double tax deductions for R&D expenditure and export promotion expenses.

Aggregate departmental budgets and prepare the main financial budgets.

Handle annual insurance renewals and address audit queries related to annual accounts.

Ideal Candidate

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy.

Possess professional accountancy membership (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CFA).

Strong grasp of accounting standards.

Minimum of 10 years working experience in the FMCG industry.

Experience in an MNC is an advantage.

Candidate must be based in Johor.

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The application process includes questions about your right to work in Malaysia, qualifications, experience as a finance manager, taxation, forecasting, credit collections, financial analysis, and willingness to relocate.

Our company, Asia Recruit, specializes in HR consultancy and recruitment services across various industries including oil and gas, manufacturing, IT, healthcare, and FMCG. We are licensed by the Malaysian Ministry of Human Resources (licenses JTK 230C, JTKSM 512A, JTKSM 751A).

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