Manufacturing Finance Manager

Samurai 2K Aerosol Sdn Bhd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerosol coating specialist in Johor Bahru seeks a Finance Manager to lead a finance team and oversee financial operations. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, coordinating audits, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have 6–8 years of finance experience, along with leadership skills and familiarity with ERP systems. The company offers a competitive remuneration package and continuous learning opportunities.

Benefits

Attractive and competitive remuneration package

Transparent performance rewards

Career progression opportunities

Performance bonuses

Access to Online School for upskilling

Counselling Support for mental wellbeing

Safe and respectful workplace

Career Development Guidance

Product & Services Discounts

Structured training programme

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of relevant finance/accounting experience.
• 2–3 years in a supervisory or managerial role required.
• Experience in manufacturing and full set of accounts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a finance team of 6 members.
• Oversee monthly closing activities and prepare financial statements.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax consultants.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, MICPA or equivalent professional qualification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics Navision

Other ERP systems

Job description

Company Description

Samurai 2K Aerosol is a leading aerosol coating specialist with a focus on innovative aerosol systems and coating solutions for the refinishing and refurbishing industry. To cater to the specific requirement of such diverse segments as painting, motorcycle cosmetic, maintenance and refurbish, we offer a complete range of supply for automotive, household and industrial paints. Over the past 10 years, our R&D team have successfully invented world patented aerosol systems such as 2K dual and single headed two components aerosol systems to offer the top-quality spray results that are as good as those using a spray gun compressor system from a workshop. Patented in over 36 countries worldwide, this breakthrough technology allows two chemicals stored within a can and only be mixed upon activation as and when needed for the best paint performance.

Our development team continues to strive hard to offer the most innovative systems with the best user enjoyment. Being a company listed in Singapore Exchange and headquartered in Malaysia; Samurai has made its presence in most Southeast Asia countries including Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Singapore. Our international footprint has been expanded further to India, United Kingdom and United States of America in 2020. For more information, please visit samurai2kaerosol.com.

Role Description

• Lead, mentor and manage a finance team consisting of 3 Senior Executives and 3 Finance Executives, and work closely with the HOD on strategic financial matters.
• Oversee monthly closing activities, group consolidation and preparation of accurate financial statements in accordance with accounting standards.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants and authorities for statutory submissions (audit, tax computation, CP204).
• Review and improve internal controls, accounting processes and financial policies for better compliance and efficiency.
• Prepare monthly forecasts, management reports, cashflow projections and support the annual budgeting process.
• Ensure timely submission of reporting packages from subsidiaries and maintain alignment with group reporting requirements.
• Monitor group cashflow, liquidity and provide insight for strategic financial planning.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, statutory requirements and corporate governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, MICPA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• Minimum6–8 years of relevant finance/accounting experience, with at least2–3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience inmanufacturingandfull set of accountsis required.
• Exposure togroup consolidationis an added advantage.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics Navision or other ERP systems is preferred.
• Strong analytical, leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

• Attractive and competitive remuneration package
• Transparent performance rewards based on the Samurai Credit Score System (CSS)
• Career progression, promotion opportunities, and annual increments guided by CSS scoring
• Performance bonuses aligned with contribution and credit score achievements
• Access to the company’s Online School / Learning Management System (LMS) for continuous learning and upskilling
• Open Talks & Counselling Support for mental wellbeing and personal clarity
• Zero Bullying & Harassment Workplace, ensuring a safe, respectful, and supportive environment
• Career Development Guidance to support long-term professional growth
• Product & Services Discounts for employees
• Structured training programme for capability building
• Positive, collaborative, and growth-oriented corporate culture