Finance Manager | Construction | Simpang Ampat

Hunters International; Penang; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead a finance team in Malaysia, overseeing a full spectrum of finance and accounting operations. The ideal candidate should possess strong hands-on experience in construction finance, ensuring compliance with financial controls. Responsibilities include managing accounts, preparing financial statements, and overseeing budgeting and cash flow. The position requires a diploma or degree in finance, with at least 5-8 years of relevant experience, including managerial roles.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant finance & accounting experience.
• At least 3 years in a managerial or team-leading role.
• Solid understanding of project costing and construction financial practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full set of accounts including AP, AR, GL.
• Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements.
• Manage year-end audits and liaise with auditors.

Skills

Construction finance experience

Leadership

Analytical ability

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Education

Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA)

Job description

About This Role

Our client isseeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the finance team and oversee the full spectrum of finance & accounting operations. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience in construction finance, be commercially minded, and capable of leading a team while ensuring robust financial controls and compliance.

Job Responsibilities

• Financial Management & Reporting

  • Oversee the full set of accounts including AP, AR, GL, fixed assets, and inventory.

  • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in a timely and accurate manner.

  • Ensure compliance with MFRS, statutory requirements, and internal controls.

  • Manage year‑end audits, liaise with auditors, tax agents, bankers, and regulators.

• Construction‑Specific Finance

  • Monitor project costing, budgeting, and cost control, including WIP, project margins, and variations.

  • Track progress billings, retention sums, claims, and certifications.

  • Analyse project profitability and provide insights to management on cost overruns or risks.

  • Support tender pricing and project feasibility analysis.

• Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow

  • Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.

  • Monitor cash flow, manage working capital, and ensure timely collections.

  • Support financing arrangements, banking facilities, and fund utilization.

Job Requirements

• Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent is preferred.

• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant finance & accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial or team‑leading role.

• Strong preference for candidates from the Construction industry.

• Proven hands‑on experience in full spectrum finance & accounting.

• Solid understanding of project costing, WIP, and construction financial practices.

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• High level of integrity, analytical ability, and problem‑solving skills.

Remuneration

MYR 8,000 - MYR 10,000

Working Location

• Simpang Ampat, Penang

Consultant in-charge

Kah Wai | [e-mail] | 012 233 3162 (WhatsApp text only)