Regional Finance Manager

Indium Corporation; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Indium Corporation, Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a Regional Finance Manager to oversee financial operations across APAC entities. The role requires ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, local standards, and statutory requirements while supporting strategic objectives across the region.

You will lead month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, audits, and tax planning, manage working capital, and mentor regional finance teams. A strong accounting background and regional experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified member of an accounting body or equivalent.
• 12–15 years of experience in a similar role with strong compliance.
• Solid regional experience with exposure to BPO environments.

Responsibilities

• Review and publish monthly financial statements under US GAAP and local standards.
• Consolidate regional results for corporate reporting; lead budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensure tax compliance, statutory reporting, and audits; liaise with authorities.
• Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, and working capital (AR/AP/inventory).
• Support finance automation and digitization projects; mentor regional teams.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting & forecasting

US GAAP compliance

Audit liaison

Leadership regional teams

Education

Qualified member of an accountancy body (or equivalent)

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Location: Penang, Malaysia (Manufacturing)

Indium Corporation® is a premier materials refiner, smelter, manufacturer, and supplier to the global electronics, semiconductor, thin-film, and thermal management markets. Since 1934, we have established global technical support and factories in China, Germany, India, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Job Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Regional Finance Manager to oversee financial operations across multiple Asia Pacific entities. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, local accounting standards, and statutory requirements, while supporting strategic business objectives across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and publish monthly financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP and local accounting standards.
• Consolidate and analyze regional financial results for corporate reporting. Lead annual budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, statutory reporting, and internal controls. Liaise with auditors and tax authorities during audits and filings.
• Support tax planning, regulatory reporting, and exposure to Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and HS Code requirements.

Accounting Operations

• Oversee general ledger accuracy and proper financial documentation.
• Review reconciliations and resolve discrepancies across sites.
• Manage working capital, including cash flow forecasting, AR, AP, and inventory monitoring.
• Review capital expenditure requests and fixed asset management.
• Support Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) initiatives and drive finance automation/digitalization projects.

Financial Analysis & Strategy

• Provide financial analysis and insights to support business decisions.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and manage financial risks.
• Support long-term financial planning and strategic initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop regional finance teams.
• Support succession planning and talent development in collaboration with HR.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide coaching.

Others

• Handle ad hoc projects and assignments as required by management.

Job Requirements

• A qualified member of an accountancy body or holder of an equivalent qualification.
• 12-15 years of experience in a similar role, preferably with strong compliance experience.
• Solid regional experience is a must.
• Exposure to BPO setup environment.
• Experience in a regional context is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• A critical thinker with attention to detail, reliability, and focus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with diverse teams.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Capable of multitasking and thriving in a dynamic environment.
• Entrepreneurial, hands-on, independent, yet a team player.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Indium Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe work environment. We do not tolerate discrimination of any form and are committed to upholding our values of respect and fairness in all aspects of the workplace.