Finance Manager: Lead Close, Controls & Strategy

Ocean Vantage Engineering Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Finance Manager or Finance Assistant Manager. The successful candidate will manage financial closing processes, oversee day-to-day accounting, ensure compliance with MFRS/IFRS, and lead the finance team. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, is detail-oriented, and has a solid understanding of tax regulations. This role offers an opportunity to influence financial performance and support critical business decisions.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of MFRS/IFRS and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems.
• Solid understanding of taxation and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
• Supervise day-to-day accounting functions.
• Coordinate statutory audits and manage auditor relationships.
• Oversee tax compliance including income tax and indirect tax.
• Support preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure adherence to internal control frameworks.
• Support cash flow monitoring and working capital management.
• Lead and develop finance team members.
• Provide financial analysis for management decisions.

Skills

MFRS/IFRS knowledge

ERP/accounting systems experience

Excel and financial analysis skills

Leadership and people management

Effective communication

Analytical mindset

Tools

SAP

Oracle NetSuite

Job description

A dynamic engineering firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Finance Manager or Finance Assistant Manager. The successful candidate will manage financial closing processes, oversee day-to-day accounting, ensure compliance with MFRS/IFRS, and lead the finance team. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, is detail-oriented, and has a solid understanding of tax regulations. This role offers an opportunity to influence financial performance and support critical business decisions.