Finance Manager - Johor Bahru

Hays Recruitment; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development company in Johor Bahru is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee all accounting functions. This role involves managing month-end closings, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Accounting or Finance and have extensive experience in property-related accounting, demonstrating strong leadership in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of accounting experience in property development, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of property-related accounting treatment and project revenue recognition.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage full spectrum of accounting functions including GL, AP, AR, and project costing.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate reporting.
• Prepare management reports, financial statements, and project profitability analysis.

Skills

Property-related accounting treatment

Project revenue recognition

Financial planning

Budgeting

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, MIA)

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Your new company
This company specialises within the property development sector, and is renowned for its residential development. Due to the company's expansion, they are looking for a Finance Manager.


Your new role
As the Finance Manager, you will be in charge of:

• Manage the full spectrum of accounting functions including GL, AP, AR, and project costing.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Prepare and review management reports, financial statements, and project profitability analysis.
• Ensure compliance with MFRS, Company Act, and relevant statutory requirements.
• Monitor project cash flow, progress billings, collections, and loan drawdowns.
• Coordinate budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning exercises.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, bankers, and regulatory bodies.
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls and standard operating procedures.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business decisions.

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, MIA, etc.)
• Minimum 5-7 years of accounting experience in property development, with at least 2 years in a managerial role
• Strong knowledge of property-related accounting treatment, project revenue recognition, and development costs
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Independent, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

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WORKING FOR YOUR TOMORROW

At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 33 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.

So much more than a specialist recruitment business, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. By providing advice, insights and expertise on issues you face today in the fast-paced world of work, we help you make the right decisions for tomorrow.

Offering an unrivalled suite of recruitment and workplace solutions, whether you’re looking for what’s next in your career, or have gap to fill, we’ll help get you get where you want to go.

You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow.

In Malaysia, our recruiting experts are available to you in the following specialisms:

Accountancy & FinanceBanking & Financial ServicesConstructionEngineeringHuman ResourcesInsuranceLegalLife SciencesProcurementPropertyMarketing & DigitalSalesSupply ChainTechnology

To connect with a recruiting expert at Hays, visit us at www.hays.com.my or follow Hays on LinkedIn - The #1 Recruiter on LinkedIn globally.

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