Finance Manager

Agensi Pekerjaan PERSOL Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.; Hang Tuah Jaya Municipal Council; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable employment agency in Malaysia is seeking a Finance Manager for the manufacturing sector. This full-time role involves overseeing financial operations, budgeting, and reporting. The ideal candidate will have 7–12 years of experience, strong knowledge in financial management, COGS reconciliation, and treasury operations. Applicants should possess a relevant degree and professional qualifications. The position is based in Malacca and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of experience in cost accounting or management accounting, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of COGS reconciliation, standard costing, and inventory valuation.
• Familiarity with tax regulations and treasury operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management accounting activities ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Prepare monthly financial and management reports for senior leadership.
• Manage treasury operations including cash flow and liquidity management.
• Review financial reports for accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial management

Variance analysis

Treasury operations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA / CA / ACCA / CMA

Job description

About the role

This is a full-time Finance Manager position within the manufacturing sector, based in Batu Berendam, Melaka. Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing the company's financial operations, budgeting, and strategic decision‑making.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and execute financial management accounting activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely period‑end close.
• Establish and maintain a standard product costing system and inventory control framework.
• Perform periodic scrap audits and monthly reviews of excess/obsolete inventory; provide root‑cause analysis and recommendations.
• Manage monthly COGS reconciliation and variance analysis.
• Oversee and prepare monthly financial and management reports.
• Prepare semi‑annual consolidation reports in accordance with group reporting timelines.
• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasts; implement monthly budgetary controls with variance tracking and corrective actions.
• Manage treasury operations including cash flow planning, liquidity management, and funding arrangements; optimise working capital.
• Oversee the company’s yearly income tax submission, coordinating with external advisors and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Formulate, update, and enforce the company’s financial policies, SOPs, and internal controls to strengthen governance.
• Review general ledger, trial balance, and other financial reports; ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely closing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or professional qualification (e.g., CPA / CA / ACCA / CMA) preferred.
• 7–12 years of experience in cost accounting / management accounting, ideally in manufacturing or operations‑centric environments.
• Strong knowledge of COGS reconciliation, standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis.
• Familiarity with tax regulations and treasury operations.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What’s your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years of managerial accounting experience do you have?
• How would you rate your Mandarin language skills?