Finance Manager (Johor)(Energy & power solutions)

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia seeks a Finance Manager to anchor financial accounting, reporting, and treasury with absolute ownership of corporate tax planning and compliance. You will lead end-to-end accounting under MFRS, drive budgeting/forecasting, optimize cash flow, and ensure regulatory adherence across SST, corporate tax and transfer pricing while building strong internal controls and stakeholder partnerships.

This role supports rapid growth in Malaysia and collaborates with regional management to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA or MIA) preferred.
• 6–8 years in finance/accounting with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Hands-on knowledge of Malaysian corporate tax, SST and transfer pricing regulations.
• Experience in engineering/telecommunications/manufacturing/renewable energy sectors advantageous.
• Strong Excel and ERP system proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end accounting operations including full-set accounts, month-end and year-end closings.
• Prepare timely, accurate financial statements in accordance with MFRS.
• Manage working capital and cash flow for ongoing projects and scaling operations.
• Lead FP&A activities: budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and strategic insights.
• Direct taxation and compliance with Malaysian tax laws (SST, corporate, withholding).
• Coordinate annual statutory audits and maintain robust internal controls.

Skills

Taxation

Financial reporting

Treasury

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor Degree

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

about the company

Randstad is exclusively partnering with a globally recognized leader in comprehensive digital energy and power solutions. With a rich history spanning over two decades and an operational footprint across more than 70 countries, our client specializes in cutting-edge hybrid power systems, renewable energy technologies, and mission-critical telecom energy solutions.

As they continue to drive innovation in the energy sector and expand their regional operations in Malaysia, they are seeking a highly capable Finance Manager to anchor their financial and regulatory functions.

about the role

This is a high-visibility leadership role tailored for a finance professional with a specialization in taxation. Reporting directly to the regional management, you will oversee the full spectrum of financial accounting, reporting, and treasury operations, while taking absolute ownership of corporate tax planning and compliance.

You will act as a strategic business partner, ensuring that the company's rapid expansion is supported by robust financial health, optimized tax strategies, and strict regulatory adherence.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Operations:

  • Oversee the end-to-end accounting operations, including full-set accounts, month-end, and year-end financial closings.
  • Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in strict accordance with the Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS).
  • Ensure tight working capital and cash flow management to support ongoing project executions and operational scaling.

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

  • Drive the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes, working closely with various department heads.
  • Conduct detailed variance analysis (Actual vs. Budget) and provide actionable financial insights to the senior leadership team to support strategic decision-making.

• Taxation & Compliance:

  • Lead and manage all direct and indirect tax matters for the company, ensuring absolute compliance with Malaysian tax laws (including SST, Corporate Tax, and Withholding Tax).
  • Serve as the primary liaison with local tax authorities (LHDN, RMCD) and external tax agents, managing any tax queries, audits, or investigations efficiently.

• Audit & Internal Controls:

  • Coordinate the annual statutory audit process, preparing all necessary audit schedules and liaising independently with external auditors.
  • Continuously review, design, and enforce robust internal controls and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to mitigate financial and operational risks.

Key Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. A recognized professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or MIA membership) is strictly required.
• Experience: Minimum 6 to 8 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
• Tax Expertise: Hands-on understanding of Malaysian corporate tax, SST, and transfer pricing regulations is mandatory.
• Industry Background: Prior experience in the engineering, telecommunications, manufacturing, or renewable energy sectors is highly advantageous.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in ERP accounting systems and advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities.
• Attributes: A proactive, solutions-oriented leader with exceptional analytical skills. You must possess the professional gravitas and excellent communication skills required to manage complex stakeholder relationships and regulatory negotiations.

skills

no additional skills required

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Bachelor Degree