General Manager, Finance (Group Reporting and Consolidation)

Sime Darby Property Berhad; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development firm in Malaysia is seeking a financial oversight leader to supervise the finance function. Responsibilities include managing group financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and preparing financial plans. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Accounting or Finance and relevant professional certifications. The role offers a key position in financial decision-making within the organization.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or related discipline required.
• Professional certification in accounting is mandatory.
• Proven experience in financial reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee group financial reporting for stakeholders.
• Prepare annual operating plan and mid-year reviews.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Skills

Financial reporting

Financial analysis

Compliance management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in Accounting / Finance

ACCA/ ICAEW/ MICPA/ CIMA/ CPA or MIA member

Job description

To oversee the finance function in the area of:

• Group financial reporting for external and internal stakeholder
• Group financial planning and analysis

Job Responsibilities

Consolidation and financial reporting

• Monthly reporting, quarterly reporting, annual financial statements of Group financials including its subsidiaries
• Preparation of Board papers, related party transactions, non-audit fees, annual audit fees, dividend and ad-hoc financial reporting related papers
• Regular review of non-property development Joint Venture and associate financials
• Setting and/or updating group accounting policies on new transactions and new accounting standards
• Ensure compliance with MFRS, group accounting policies, Companies Act (where relevant to financial reporting) via regular review of group-wide practices on rotational basis and upon consultation
• Addressing internal and external stakeholders’ requests

Financial planning & analysis

• Preparation of group annual operating plan, mid-year review and monthly forecasts
• Monitor, analyse and report variances between actual performance against budget with the objective of identifying gap for management action and decisions
• Annual report and AGM – preparation of GCFO statement, management discussion & analysis and review of all financial-related matters
• Board member of non-Property Development subsidiaries and JVs
• OC and exco member of non-Property Development subsidiaries and JVs

Corporate proposals/project/operational support

• Provide input on financial reporting implication especially around group / consolidated financial impact
• Review of financial assessments for non-PD Group Tender Committee and Board Tender Committee papers

Impact / Accountability

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for management to make informed decisions
• Complying with regulatory and statutory requirements
• Improve availability and information for decision making

Education Qualification/ Professional Experience

• Degree in Accounting / Finance or other related discipline
• ACCA/ ICAEW/ MICPA/ CIMA/ CPA or MIA member