Manager, Finance

CMA CGM Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shipping company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee all financial aspects, manage a high-performing finance team, and ensure compliance with local tax regulations. The ideal candidate must have a degree in Finance or Accounting, 10+ years of experience, including managerial roles in shipping or logistics, and strong analytical skills. This role offers competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience, including 3 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in shipping or logistics is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall accounting function for the shipping agency.
• Supervise monthly accounting closing and financial reporting.
• Lead annual budget preparation and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Team player

Business acumen

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting/Tax

MBA or CPA qualification

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Oracle

SAP accounting software

Job description

Reporting directly to the country CFO and functionally to the country General Manager and the Regional Office Financial Control Department, your mission will be to manage and oversee all finance (AR/AP/GL), banking and taxation matters related to the shipping agency, domestic service entity and carriers’ representation for Malaysia and Singapore agencies.

Assist local teams and management in solving finance challenges, lead group project assignments, and present an accurate overview of the financial situation of the various entities to the Management, Regional Office and/or Head Office.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the overall accounting function of the country shipping agency, domestic carrier entity, carriers’ representation and sub‑agent—including payable, receivable, general ledger and cost control—in collaboration with local finance, regional finance and the Global Business Service team (GBS).

Supervise the monthly accounting closing with the accounting team in GBS, ensuring completeness of bank reconciliation, clearance of payable and receivable, and proper accruals/prepayments.

Plan audits and oversee the financial statements in accordance with local GAAP and international accounting standards.

Monitor and achieve performance measurement and core KPIs.

Closely follow up AR collection and credit management, keeping overdue % / DSO below target.

Monitor monthly financial reporting to management and regional office/head office.

Perform variance analysis and analytical review of financial statements; identify discrepancies and risks, and propose recommendations and action plans.

Perform weekly and short‑term cash flow analysis and forecast.

Lead annual budgetary preparation and reporting.

Serve as the direct interlocutor with statutory auditors and tax authorities to ensure timely completion of financial reports and finalisation of tax matters.

Oversee overseas cash and treasury functions, including liaison with bankers on changes and requirements for overseas remittance and currency exposure.

Coordinate and cooperate (transversal) with the local finance team, GBS team and cross‑departments to resolve ongoing financial issues and topics.

Extend leadership and monitoring role to domestic shipping entity’s reporting and accounting process.

Lead the financial statement audit review with external auditors.

TAXATION & COMPLIANCE

Support the Tax/GL team and work closely with the regional office on ongoing tax topics.

Ensure timely and accurate filing of all applicable tax returns for local entities, branches and carriers’ representation.

Lead and manage IRB expectations, tax audits and clearance, in coordination with local tax consultants.

Keep abreast of and ensure compliance with local tax laws.

Act as a tax advisor to identify and mitigate risks pertaining to tax exposure and handle outstanding tax cases.

PLANNING & PROJECT

Lead a group‑wide SAP direct posting project for agency and carriers’ representation.

Support ongoing deregistration exercise for branches and carriers’ tax ID clearance.

Develop financial tactical initiatives, tax strategy, and participate in key decisions as a member of the management.

Build a high‑performing Finance and Admin team by providing effective mentoring, on‑the‑job training and coaching.

Co‑ordinate with other teams to ensure smooth operation and build good relationships at all levels of the organization.

Support management in ad‑hoc projects and assignments.

Ensure strong internal control is in place.

Lead internal audit review and external audit engagements.

Keep abreast of changes in banking regulations, country tax development and financial rules.

Construct and monitor a reliable control system and accounting procedures, adhering to group policy and accounting standards.

Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.

Maintain good relations with external/internal auditors, bankers and tax authorities.

Ensure proper accounting record keeping and reporting to meet the requirements of internal audit, external auditor and local authority.

JOB REQUIREMENT

Degree or above in Finance/Accounting/Tax, with an MBA or CPA qualification.

Minimum 10 years of working experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial role and 3 years of experience in the shipping or logistics fields.

Professional experience in audit and consultancy is a plus.

High level of written and oral communication skills. Fluent in English.

Project management capability.

Advanced skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint presentation.

Experience in Oracle and SAP accounting software is a plus.

Strong business acumen, assertiveness, self‑motivation and ability to work independently.

Strong leadership abilities, sound judgment, decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.

Strong attention to detail and analytical skills for decision making.

Team player and willing to coach.

Proactive, aggressive and fast learner.

Results driven and deadline oriented.

Able to work independently as a sole contributor.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What’s your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years’ experience do you have as a finance manager?
• How many years of taxation experience do you have?
• How many years’ experience do you have with forecasting for businesses?
• Which of the following accounting tasks are you familiar with?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?