Financial BP Lead

HyperStrong International; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

HyperStrong International in Malaysia’s Penang region seeks an experienced Finance Lead to oversee compliance, accounting, tax, and internal controls for its overseas operation. The role requires expertise in IFRS, PRC GAAP, and cross-border financial management, with Mandarin and English proficiency and a manufacturing background.

The candidate will partner with local and group stakeholders to drive accurate reporting, tax efficiency, and robust financial processes that align with group

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
• Manufacturing industry experience mandatory.
• 8+ years of financial experience including 5+ years in full-set accounting for overseas entities.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits and reviews of financial processes.
• Manage full-cycle financial accounting for overseas entity and IFRS/PRC GAAP reporting.
• Oversee Malaysian tax filing, planning and incentives; transfer pricing awareness.
• Establish and optimize financial policies, guidelines, and workflows for the Malaysian subsidiary.
• Partner with group operations in Malaysia to support strategic business decisions.
• Maintain relations with local authorities, banks and auditors.

Skills

Ethics

Communication

Execution

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Job description

• Financial Process Compliance: Conduct audits and reviews of various financial processes in strict accordance with the group headquarters' and the Malaysian subsidiary's financial regulations, management measures, and requirements.
• Financial Accounting & Reporting: Demonstrate proficiency in IFRS, PRC GAAP, and local Malaysian financial/economic regulations. Independently manage the full-cycle financial accounting for the overseas entity, prepare local statutory financial statements, and execute financial statement conversion into domestic (PRC) GAAP.
• Tax Management & Compliance: Oversee tax filing, tax planning, and applications for tax incentives for the Malaysian entity. Maintain a solid understanding of transfer pricing principles for cross-border related-party transactions to ensure full compliance with local regulatory requirements and mitigate tax risks.
• Internal Control & System Development: Establish, standardize, and optimize the financial management policies, guidelines, and operational workflows for the Malaysian subsidiary.
• Business Partnering: Actively engage with and gain a deep understanding of the group's business operations in Malaysia; provide professional financial support, analysis, and assurance to facilitate strategic business decisions in Malaysia and related business units.
• External Stakeholder Relations: Build, foster, and maintain strong corporate relationships with local external authorities and institutions (e.g., tax bureaus, banks, auditors).

Job Requirements

• Education & Background: Bachelor’s degree or above from a full-time accredited university, majoring in Finance, Accounting, or related disciplines. A background in the manufacturing industry is mandatory.
• Work Experience: A minimum of 8 years of professional financial experience, including at least 5 years of hands‑on experience in full-set accounting management, corporate tax, and financial operations for overseas entities.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in both English and Mandarin (written and spoken). Candidates with overseas study experience are highly preferred.
• Core Competencies: Strong professional ethics, exceptional communication and execution skills, a high sense of responsibility, and a proven track record of effective teamwork.