Finance Manager: Strategy, Analytics & Controls

Assistant Manager, Finance; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SDGI Bintulu and other SDGI entities are seeking an Assistant Manager, Finance to lead accounting, financial reporting and compliance in Malaysia. The role involves finalising management reports and statutory statements in accordance with IFRS and corporate policies, supporting decision-making with in-depth financial analysis, and managing forecasts and working capital.

You will oversee budgeting, capex reviews, tax and internal controls, and liaise with external auditors, driving timely Board

Qualifications

• Professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW) or a degree in accountancy.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant working experience, preferably in FMCG or multinational company environments. Audit experience would be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise overall accounting and financial matters, including finalization of management reports and statutory financial statements in line with International accounting standards and SDG Group policies.
• Ensure timely and high-quality submissions to Group Finance, including financial analytics and monthly/quarterly management reports.
• Support business decisions through in-depth financial and operational performance analysis, including segment reporting, product costing, margins and overheads allocation.
• Manage and monitor financial forecasts to achieve targets.
• Oversee working capital and funding planning, optimize purchases, monitor debtors aging for timely collections.
• Review Annual Budget with business, challenge sessions and ensure underlying assumptions are supported.
• Review Capex Budget and proposals; approve capex in system for acquisition or write-off.
• Conduct balance sheet reviews for WIP capitalization, stock aging, receivables aging, provisions, accruals and intercompany balances.
• Liaise with external auditors and review audit reports and internal controls prior to finalization.
• Ensure timely monthly progress reports to the Board.
• Assist with Board papers and management proposals, presenting financial implications and approvals.
• Tax support – finalize tax computation and transfer pricing documentation with Group Tax; manage tax matters for tax efficiency.
• Review and improve internal controls, governance processes and ensure adherence to SDG Group Finance Policies and Limits of Authority.
• Insurance support – review and manage company insurance policies for cost-effectiveness and optimal coverage.
• Upskill and coach finance staff to enhance competencies and performance.
• Other related functions as required.

Education

ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW or Degree in Accountancy

Job description

SDGI Bintulu and other SDGI entities are seeking an Assistant Manager, Finance to lead accounting, financial reporting and compliance in Malaysia. The role involves finalising management reports and statutory statements in accordance with IFRS and corporate policies, supporting decision-making with in-depth financial analysis, and managing forecasts and working capital.

You will oversee budgeting, capex reviews, tax and internal controls, and liaise with external auditors, driving timely Board