Finance Manager (Malaysia)

Avery Dennison Corporation; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Dennison Corporation seeks a Finance Manager for its Malaysia plant. This strategic role involves overseeing financial reporting, ensuring compliance, and driving operational efficiency. Candidates should have a strong accounting background with significant experience in financial management and proficiency in English and Chinese.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in accounting, costing and controllership functions.
• At least 5 years in a similar Controller role.
• Fluent in English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ongoing compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Monitor financial performance and identify optimization opportunities.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides branding and information labeling solutions, including pressure-sensitive materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, and a variety of converted products and solutions. The company designs and manufactures a wide range of labeling and functional materials that enhance branded packaging, carry or display information that connects the physical and the digital, and improve customers’ product performance. The company serves an array of industries worldwide, including home and personal care, apparel, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive. The company employs approximately 36,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2022 were $9.0 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Job Description

The Finance manager will oversee the financial management and reporting for the plant in Malaysia. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with local law and company policies, and support business unit operational leaders. The Finance Controller will work closely with local site managers and senior management to provide financial insights, drive consistency in monthly Closing and Reporting processes, oversee Internal Controls and drive financial operations efficiency.

Main responsibilities:

● Ensure ongoing compliance with local and international accounting standards, tax regulations and corporate governance requirements.

● Oversee the accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

● Monitor and analyze financial performance, identifying opportunities for cost optimization and investment in growth initiatives.

● Implement and monitor robust financial systems and procedures to safeguard company assets.

● Serve as a strategic partner to operation leaders, offering financial insight and guidance to improve business performance.

●Foster a high-performance culture within the finance team, ensuring continuous development and engagement of team members.

Qualifications

● Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

●10+years of experience in accounting, costing and controllership functions, including at least 5 years in a similar Controller role

● Fluent in English and Chinese

● Experience in SAP implementation is preferred.

● Strong understanding of accounting principles, tax policies and regulatory requirements.

● Strong analytical skills and able to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.