Regional Finance Manager

Indium Corporation Of America; Penang; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global electronics company is seeking a Regional Finance Manager based in Penang, Malaysia. This role involves ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and local accounting standards while leading financial operations across the Asia Pacific region. The successful candidate will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and implement robust internal controls. With 12-15 years of experience required, the ideal applicant should possess strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication abilities. This position offers competitive benefits including medical and dental coverage.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Parking

Contractual Bonus

Birthday Leave

Insurance Coverage

Qualifications

• Qualified member of an accountancy body or equivalent qualification.
• 12-15 years of experience in a similar role, preferably with strong compliance experience.
• Experience in a regional context is preferred.
• Entrepreneurial, hands-on, and independent yet a team player.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations for multiple entities across Asia Pacific.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and local accounting standards.
• Oversee financial reporting and budgeting processes.
• Manage working capital, AR, AP, and inventory balance.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Member of an accountancy body or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Regional Finance Manager (Based in Penang)

Job Highlights: Regional finance leadership role across Asia Pacific; strong focus on compliance, U.S. GAAP, and automation; strategic and operational finance responsibilities.

Job Description

Position Title: Regional Finance Manager

Reporting To: General Manager & Director, Asia Pacific

We are seeking a highly experienced Regional Finance Manager to lead the financial operations of multiple entities across the Asia Pacific region. This role is accountable for ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, local accounting standards, and statutory requirements. Key responsibilities include overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), as well as implementing robust internal controls. The successful candidate will provide strategic financial insights, drive operational efficiency, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including the U.S. headquarters—to ensure alignment of financial objectives with broader business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting and Compliance: Review and publish accurate monthly financial statements for all regional entities in compliance with U.S. GAAP and local accounting standards (e.g. CAS); consolidate and analyze financial results to support corporate reporting requirements; oversee the preparation of the annual budget and forecasts across the region.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to local accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory reporting requirements; liaise with auditors and tax authorities during audits and filings; strengthen and maintain internal controls over financial reporting and processes for OTC, PTP, etc.; manage all regulatory reporting, including tax planning and compliance; exposure to Free Trade Agreement and HS Code.
• Accounting Operations: Oversee the maintenance of the general ledger for all regional entities, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation; support reconciling accounts and resolve discrepancies for sites.
• Working Capital Management: Ensure sufficient funds for each site with monthly cash forecast; review and manage AR, AP, and inventory balance.
• Fixed Assets: Perform fixed assets check; ensure all capex requests are reviewed.
• BPO: Support the implementation and deployment of BPO initiatives; lead region-wide automation/digitalization process.
• Financial Analysis and Strategy: Provide actionable insights through financial analysis to support strategic decision-making; monitor financial performance against budget and forecasts.
• Cost Control: Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement cost control measures; monitor and manage financial risks.
• Strategic Planning: Assist in the development of financial strategies and long-term plans; provide financial support for business initiatives and projects.
• Team Management: Supervise and mentor finance team; develop succession planning and talent management for finance in coordination with HR; conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback.
• Others: Ad hoc projects and assignments as tasked by management.

Position 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/Affirmative Action and Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We provide a drug-free work environment and full benefits package.

Interested applicants: please send in your completed resume in English, including expected salary and a recent photograph, via this portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics — 51-100 employees

Indium Corporation is a world leading US company providing and marketing specialty chemical and alloys for use in the electronic industry. We have sales, marketing and manufacturing facilities in USA, UK, Singapore, China, South Korea, India and Malaysia. Founded in 1934, the Indium Corporation is an international operation that manufactures electronics assembly and specialty materials. We employ over 1200 people, worldwide.

Perks and benefits: Medical, Dental, Parking, Contractual Bonus, Birthday Leave, Insurance Coverage

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