Regional Finance Manager

Andaman Medical; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Andaman Medical is seeking an experienced Senior Finance professional to lead financial reporting, closing, and statutory submissions. The role involves coordinating with auditors, supporting interdepartmental finance needs, and guiding intercompany transfer pricing and compliance across entities.

Your remit covers forecasting, cashflow, tax matters, and strategic financial planning, with emphasis on cost control and performance insights for top management decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• Audit background in big 4 would be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a supervisory senior finance role.
• Strong knowledge of local and international accounting standards and tax laws.
• Proven experience in multi-entity or country setting with transfer pricing knowledge.
• ERP oriented and proficient in financial software (Xero exposure would be an advantage) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a strategic mindset.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and periodic financial reports and consolidated statements.
• Close accounts timely and submit statutory reports.
• Present reports and variance analyses to top management.
• Provide financial advice and proactive support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax agents for audits and tax computations.
• Collaborate with HR on payroll reporting.
• Manage intercompany charges and transfer pricing compliance.
• Review intercompany transactions to optimise financial position and regulatory compliance.
• Lead monthly/quarterly/annual forecasts including cashflow.
• Prepare detailed analyses of financial performance for strategic decisions.
• Support senior management in strategic planning and cost control.
• Ad-hoc tasks and implementation of new projects.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Transfer pricing

ERP systems

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Xero

ERP software

Job description

• Manage and review the monthly and periodic preparation of sites and consolidated financial reports to ensure transparency, accuracy, validity and compliance to applicable accounting standards.
• Timely closing of accounts and submission of financial statements and statutory reports
• Present financial reports and performance, comparing against budget, highlighting variances and key points and provide solutions and recommendations in top management meetings.
• Provide financial advice and proactive support to all internal and external stakeholders in day to day operational financial matters, including inter department, external partners, clients, auditors and authorities.
• Liaising with external auditors and tax agents, working with team to ensure smooth conclusion and submission of audits and financial reports including tax computations and returns.
• Collaborate with team and Human Resource department on payroll process and related reporting.
• Manage intercompany charges and review existing practice to ensure efficiency, timeliness and compliance to transfer pricing requirements and guidelines.
• Review and manage intercompany transactions and activities to optimise financial position and adherence to compliance to accounting standards and applicable regulations.
• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts and budgets including cashflow.
• Prepare and present to top management on detailed analysed financial performance and variances and provide insights for strategic decision-making and profitability.
• Support senior management in strategic financial planning, including cost control and resource allocation.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Manage and optimise cash flow and banking activities to ensure sufficient fund allocation for day-to-day operations.
• Oversee cash management practices, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and bank reconciliation processes.
• Monitor and track operating expenses, identifying areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Manage and optimise cash flow and banking activities to ensure sufficient fund allocation for day-to-day operations.
• Oversee cash management practices, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and bank reconciliation processes.
• Monitor and track operating expenses, identifying areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure timely and accurate tax filings (corporate tax, withholding tax, import taxes and duties, tax refund process, local VAT).
• Optimise tax position and mitigate company tax risks on exposure, company cashflow, compliance on local and applicable offshore taxes on invoices and payments.
• Keep up to date with changes in regulations and update management on process amendment.
• Supervise and mentor the finance team
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing environment to meet divisional goals.
• Drive efficiency and innovation within the team to continuously improve financial reporting and operations.
• Identify training needs and support staff development.
• Partner with other departments providing support to evaluate financial impacts and implications of new project or existing processes.

Others

• Adhoc tasks and implementation of new projects as requested

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field
• Audit background in big 4 would be an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a supervisory senior finance role
• Strong knowledge of local and international accounting standards and tax laws
• Proven experience in a multi-entity or country setting with transfer pricing knowledge
• ERP oriented and proficient in financial software (Xero exposure would be an advantage) and advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a strategic mindset
• Excellent leadership, analytical, organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment