Plant Finance Manager

ArkTalents Limited; Selangor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingenta is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead all financial operations for its Malaysia plant, ensuring strict compliance with local regulations and alignment with the group reporting requirements. The role requires strong manufacturing finance expertise and a proactive risk-management mindset.

The successful candidate will manage budgeting, cash flow, and tax compliance, while coordinating with headquarters in China and local authorities to maintain accurate financial reporting and

Qualifications

• Malaysian Local Financial Expertise.
• Proficiency in MFRS and local tax compliance.
• Experience with SST, corporate and personal income tax filings.
• Ability to identify and mitigate overseas tax risks.
• Manufacturing/chemicals experience preferred; cost accounting focus.
• Degree in Finance/Accounting; professional qualifications encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end financial operations for the Malaysia plant.
• Ensure compliance with MFRS, SST, corporate and personal tax, and local audits.
• Oversee cost accounting, expense control, and fund ledger management.
• Prepare and submit financial reports to China headquarters per group standards.
• Identify and mitigate overseas tax and financial risks.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax authorities, and regulators.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for the plant.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships.

Skills

Malaysia local finance

MFRS knowledge

SST tax expertise

Corporate tax filing

Audit coordination

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cross-cultural communication

Integrity & detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

ACCA/CIMA preferred

Job description

Founded in 1998 and listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2010, my client is a national high-tech enterprise, a national innovative enterprise, and a national technological innovation demonstration enterprise.

The Group operates 10 production bases across China and 2 overseas production bases in Spain and the Netherlands, with more than 10 branch offices worldwide. With total assets exceeding RMB 10 billion and over 6,000 employees globally, Kingenta achieved sales revenue of RMB 8.328 billion in 2024.

Position Overview

They are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the financial operations at their Malaysia facility. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing all financial activities, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and bridging local financial reporting with our Group's reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end financial operations for the Malaysia plant, including accounting, taxation, and compliance

Ensure full compliance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS), SST (Sales and Service Tax), corporate income tax, personal income tax filing, and local statutory audit requirements

Oversee cost accounting, expense control, and fund ledger management for the manufacturing facility

Prepare and submit financial reports to the China headquarters in accordance with Group reporting standards and timelines

Identify and mitigate overseas tax and financial risks independently

Coordinate with local auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies

Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for the plant

Manage cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships

Requirements

Essential Qualifications

Malaysian Local Financial Expertise

In-depth knowledge of Malaysia's local financial system

Proficiency in MFRS (Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards)

Strong expertise in SST taxation, corporate income tax, personal income tax filing, and local statutory audit compliance processes

Proven ability to independently identify and mitigate overseas tax risks

Manufacturing / Chemical Industry Experience

Financial experience in chemical, fertilizer, fine chemical, or manufacturing industries

Solid understanding of cost accounting for production-oriented enterprises

Experience in expense control and fund/ledger management

General Requirements

Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, MICPA, CIMA, or equivalent) preferred

Minimum 5+ years of relevant finance experience, with at least 2-3 years in a managerial role

Strong communication, negotiation, and cross-cultural collaboration skills

High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work independently