Finance Manager – Operations

YBS International Berhad; Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

YBS International Berhad is seeking a Finance Manager – Operations to lead finance and accounting across multiple subsidiaries. You will ensure accurate financial reporting, strengthen controls, and support sound decision-making across the organisation.

You will supervise general ledger, AP, AR, fixed assets, inventory and intercompany transactions, and drive process improvements, costing, and ERP enhancements in a manufacturing-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• ACCA/ CPA/ CIMA qualification is an added advantage.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting.
• Manufacturing industry experience is highly preferred.
• Experience managing finance operations across multiple subsidiaries, plants or business units is advantageous.
• Good knowledge of financial reporting, manufacturing costing, inventory accounting, internal controls, auditing and working capital management.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and financial management processes.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and collaborate with stakeholders across business units.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage finance and accounting operations across multiple subsidiaries within the Group.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly and year-end financial closing, account reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Supervise and review General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, fixed assets, inventory and intercompany transactions.
• Review and strengthen manufacturing costing, inventory accounting and cost control processes.
• Monitor and manage working capital, including receivables, payables and inventory levels.
• Ensure consistent implementation of Group accounting policies, financial procedures and internal controls across all subsidiaries.
• Provide guidance and support to subsidiary finance teams in resolving accounting and operational matters.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, taxation and other statutory and regulatory compliance matters.
• Drive finance process improvements, standardisation and ERP system enhancements to improve operational efficiency.
• Work closely with Operations, Purchasing, Sales and other departments to strengthen financial and operational controls.
• Perform other finance and accounting duties as assigned by Management.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

ERP systems

Cost accounting

Working capital

Internal controls

Auditing

Intercompany

Manufacturing costing

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

ACCA/ CPA/ CIMA advantage

Tools

SAP ERP

Oracle Financials

Excel

Job description

As Finance Manager – Operations, you will lead finance and accounting operations across multiple subsidiaries within the Group. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strengthening financial and operational controls, improving processes and supporting sound business decision-making across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

Oversee and manage finance and accounting operations across multiple subsidiaries within the Group.

Ensure timely and accurate monthly and year-end financial closing, account reconciliations and financial reporting.

Supervise and review General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, fixed assets, inventory and intercompany transactions.

Review and strengthen manufacturing costing, inventory accounting and cost control processes.

Monitor and manage working capital, including receivables, payables and inventory levels.

Ensure consistent implementation of Group accounting policies, financial procedures and internal controls across all subsidiaries.

Provide guidance and support to subsidiary finance teams in resolving accounting and operational matters.

Coordinate internal and external audits, taxation and other statutory and regulatory compliance matters.

Drive finance process improvements, standardisation and ERP system enhancements to improve operational efficiency.

Work closely with Operations, Purchasing, Sales and other departments to strengthen financial and operational controls.

Perform other finance and accounting duties as assigned by Management.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or an equivalent qualification.

Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent will be an added advantage.

Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting.

Manufacturing industry experience is highly preferred.

Experience managing finance operations across multiple companies, subsidiaries, plants or business units will be an advantage.

Good knowledge of financial reporting, manufacturing costing, inventory accounting, internal controls, auditing and working capital management.

Proficiency in ERP systems and financial management processes.

Strong leadership, analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across different business units.