Finance Manager (Sipitang, Sabah)

Company Overview

A leading steel manufacturing and processing company in Sabah, specializing in integrated project development for industrial and infrastructure growth.

Your Responsibilities

1. Financial Oversight During Project Construction

1. Lead end-to-end financial planning for construction phases, including budget formulation, variance tracking, and proactive risk identification to mitigate potential cost overruns.
   

2. Manage cross-border fund deployment efficiently, implement strategies to hedge foreign exchange risks, and minimize financing costs through local borrowing and cross-border financial instruments.
   

3. Review and ensure tax and financial terms in procurement and engineering contracts align with Malaysian tax laws.
   

2. Tax Incentives & Regulatory Compliance

1. Conduct thorough research on federal and Sabah state tax policies, and lead the application process for available tax incentives such as MIDA investment allowances and import duty exemptions.
   

2. Liaise with audit firms for timely tax submissions and support in addressing tax audits or investigations.
   

3. Build and enforce a tax governance structure to ensure full compliance for both project execution and ongoing plant operations.
   

3. Financial Operations Post-Construction (Factory Phase)

1. Design and implement a cost accounting framework, standardize costing practices, and roll out expense management policies for operational efficiency.
   

2. Lead the annual budgeting process, analyze production capacity and cost-efficiency, and drive profitability optimization initiatives.
   

3. Ensure alignment with group-level financial systems and reporting requirements, producing consolidated reports and analytical reviews (e.g., ROI tracking and cash flow projections).
   

Job Requirement

1. Professional Experience & Education

1. Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, or related disciplines.
   

2. Professional certification such as ACCA, CPA, or MICPA is strongly preferred.
   

3. Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial management with one of the following:
   

   1. Full-cycle financial management in infrastructure or manufacturing project(s), OR
      

   2. At least 3 years of cost control or financial planning in a manufacturing setting.
      

2. Technical Skills & Knowledge

1. Strong grasp of Malaysian tax frameworks, particularly the Corporate Income Tax Act and SST regulations applicable to manufacturers.
   

2. Proficient in ERP platforms; SAP (Manufacturing module) experience is a significant plus.
   

3. Effective communication in Mandarin and English (written and spoken); conversational Bahasa Malaysia preferred for liaising with local stakeholders.
   

3. Preferred Experience

1. Experience with Malaysia-China investment projects.
   

2. Familiarity with factory equipment import exemption processes.
   

3. Exposure to ISO 9001/14001 financial compliance audits.
   

4. Proficiency in Mandarin, including formal documentation and interdepartmental communication.