Finance Operations Lead (Multi-Branch F&B)

SOFWAH ARABIATA (M) SDN. BHD.; Sungai Petani; On-site; MYR 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SOFWAH ARABIATA (M) SDN. BHD. is seeking an experienced Finance Operations Lead to manage finance operations across all branches in Malaysia.

The role focuses on full set of accounts, monthly closing, AR/collections, POS reconciliation, and strong reporting controls. The successful candidate will lead a hands-on team while conducting financial review and strategic analysis. The position requires expertise in cash flow management, budgeting, and management reporting, with opportunities to drive

Qualifications

• Experience with full set of accounts, monthly closing, AR and collections.
• Strong skills in POS/payment reconciliation and bank reconciliation.
• Ability to analyze branch profitability and manage budgeting and cash flow.

Responsibilities

• Lead full set of accounts across all branches and oversee GL/AP/AR and reconciliations.
• Monitor sales, collections, AR ageing and branch reconciliations across all branches.
• Reconcile POS, cashless payments and gateway settlements; resolve discrepancies.
• Oversee monthly closing, prepare P&L, Balance Sheet and cash flow statements.
• Provide management reporting and financial insights to Director/Management.
• Lead budgeting/forecasting and cash flow projections for multi-branch ops.
• Manage payroll coordination and statutory contributions; ensure accuracy.
• Coordinate SST, tax, audit activities and strengthen internal controls.
• Develop finance team; ensure timely, accurate accounting and reviews.
• Maintain accurate financial records and audit-ready documentation across branches.

Skills

Full set of accounts

Monthly closing

AR and collections

POS/payment reconciliation

Branch profitability

Budgeting

Cash flow management

Management reporting

Job description

Finance Operations Lead (Multi-Branch F&B)

We are looking for an experienced and hands‑on Finance Lead to manage our finance operations and ensure strong financial control, accurate reporting, effective cash flow management and reliable financial information across all branches.

The successful candidate must have strong experience in full set of accounts, monthly closing, AR and collection, POS/payment reconciliation, branch profitability, budgeting, cash flow management and management reporting.

This is a hands‑on management position suitable for an experienced finance professional who can lead a team while remaining directly involved in financial review, reconciliation and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

1. Full Set of Accounts

Manage and oversee the full set of accounts, including GL, AP, AR and bank reconciliation.

Ensure accounting records are accurate, complete and up to date.

Review and verify financial transactions and supporting documents before finalisation.

Perform final checking of financial records and reports.

2. Sales, Collection & AR Management – All Branches

Monitor daily sales, collection and outstanding balances across all branches.

Prepare and review daily, weekly and monthly AR reconciliation.

Prepare and monitor AR ageing and outstanding reports.

Follow up on outstanding payments, discrepancies and unidentified transactions.

Ensure all AR transactions are properly recorded, supported and reconciled.

3. POS, Cashless & Payment Reconciliation

Reconcile cashless transactions against POS records and bank settlements.

Reconcile payment gateway transactions with bank settlements.

Monitor pending, outstanding and unidentified transactions.

Investigate and resolve short settlement / over settlement issues.

Identify discrepancies between POS, payment gateway and bank records.

Ensure all payment collections are accurately recorded and properly supported.

4. Monthly Closing & Financial Reporting

Lead and oversee the monthly closing process.

Prepare and review P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement.

Ensure supporting schedules and financial documents are complete before month-end closing.

Prepare monthly management reports for the Director / Management.

Ensure financial information submitted to Management is accurate, complete and reliable.

5. Financial Analysis & Branch Profitability

Analyse financial performance across all branches.

Monitor and review branch profitability.

Conduct sales, cost and variance analysis.

Identify financial risks, discrepancies and opportunities for cost optimisation.

Provide financial insights and recommendations to Management.

6. Budgeting & Forecasting

Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process.

Monitor budget versus actual performance.

Prepare cash flow projections.

Analyse financial trends and provide financial forecasts to support business decisions.

7. Cash Flow Management

Monitor daily and monthly cash flow positions.

Review collection performance and cash availability.

Ensure effective cash management and working capital planning.

Highlight potential cash flow risks to Management.

8. Payroll & Statutory Coordination

Coordinate with HR/Payroll on salary processing and payroll‑related financial matters.

Oversee coordination of EPF, SOCSO, EIS and other statutory contributions.

Ensure payroll‐related accounting entries and reconciliations are accurate.

9. SST, Tax & Audit

Coordinate SST, tax and statutory compliance matters.

Liaise with external auditors, tax agents and relevant parties.

Prepare supporting documents and financial schedules for audit.

Coordinate and support audit and month‑end closing activities.

Ensure financial records are properly maintained and audit‑ready.

Establish, review and strengthen internal financial controls and procedures.

Ensure proper authorisation, documentation and segregation of duties.

Monitor financial processes across all branches.

Identify control weaknesses and recommend corrective actions.

Drive continuous improvement in finance processes and procedures.

Lead and supervise the Junior Account, AR and AP team.

Review the accuracy and timeliness of accounting and reconciliation work.

Provide coaching, guidance and support to finance team members.

Delegate tasks effectively and ensure deadlines are met.

Maintain a high standard of accuracy and accountability within the finance team.

12. Management Reporting & Final Review

Prepare and present financial performance reports to the Director / Management.

Provide financial analysis, findings and recommendations for management decision‑making.

Perform final checking and review of financial reports, reconciliations and supporting schedules.

Review and approve financial documents within the assigned authority.

Ensure all financial reports are accurate, complete and reliable before submission to Management.

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to lead finance operations across all branches.

Direct exposure to business performance and management decision‑making.

Opportunity to work closely with Director / Management.

Leadership responsibility over the Finance team.

Opportunity to strengthen financial systems, controls and processes.

Career growth within a growing multi‑branch F&B business.

The successful candidate must be able to:

Lead the Finance function, not merely perform assigned accounting tasks.

Independently review and validate the work prepared by the Finance team.

Identify financial discrepancies, risks and control weaknesses and take appropriate action.

Analyse financial results and provide meaningful recommendations to Management.

Monitor financial performance across all branches.

Take ownership of the monthly closing process and management reporting deadlines.

Establish and improve financial controls and procedures.

Guide and develop Finance team members.

Communicate financial findings clearly to the Director / Management.

Work independently with minimal supervision.

Experience in F&B, restaurant, retail or other multi‑branch operations will be a strong advantage.

Full Set Accounts

AR & Collection

Bank Settlement

Monthly Closing

Budgeting

Cash Flow

Branch Profitability

SST / Tax / Audit

Only candidates with relevant level of experience will be considered.