On-site Finance Manager - Manufacturing (Melaka)

Asia Recruit (Permanent, Contract, & Executive Recruitment); Malacca City; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Asia Recruit is sourcing a Finance Manager to lead the plant's finance and accounting operations at its Melaka manufacturing facility. The role focuses on cost control, reporting, budgeting and cash management to support operational decisions.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Finance/Accounting, 8+ years in manufacturing with team leadership, strong costing and ERP skills, and fluent English, Bahasa and Chinese. Willingness to work on-site in Melaka is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 8 years of related experience in manufacturing environment with team management.
• Strong hands-on experience in costing, inventory accounting and production finance.
• Good understanding of manufacturing operations (WIP, FG, BOM, production flow).
• Proficient in ERP systems and able to communicate in English, Bahasa and Chinese.
• Willing to work in Melaka.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall plant finance and accounting operations.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and cost planning under tight schedules.
• Maintain robust costing systems and provide management with financial insights to maximise shareholder value.
• Ensure timely reporting of monthly P&L and Balance Sheet to corporate.
• Plan and manage cash resources efficiently.
• Collaborate with production and planning teams on manufacturing performance tracking.
• Strengthen internal controls and plant finance processes.
• Support ERP system and process improvement initiatives.
• Oversee IT department activities and personnel.
• Provide financial insights for plant operational decisions.
• Safeguard company assets and ensure statutory/regulatory compliance.

Skills

Team management

Costing

Inventory accounting

Production finance

ERP systems

Financial reporting

Budgeting

English-Bahasa-Chinese

Education

Degree in Finance / Accounting

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Asia Recruit is sourcing a Finance Manager to lead the plant's finance and accounting operations at its Melaka manufacturing facility. The role focuses on cost control, reporting, budgeting and cash management to support operational decisions.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Finance/Accounting, 8+ years in manufacturing with team leadership, strong costing and ERP skills, and fluent English, Bahasa and Chinese. Willingness to work on-site in Melaka is required.