SEA Finance Manager

Brady Technology; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational corporation in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting, manage audits, and lead financial planning efforts. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in finance within manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of US GAAP and local regulations. This role includes partnering with leadership for strategic initiatives, managing cash flow, and developing the finance team to ensure operational efficiency and profitable growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a senior finance or accounting role.
• Experience managing teams with at least 5 direct reports.
• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP / IFRS and local accounting regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
• Act as a key financial business partner to SEA leadership.
• Manage regional cash flow and treasury activities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving skills

Commercial awareness

Proactive business partnership

Education

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

Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, MIA)

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

OneStream

Job description

Oversee the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes for all SEA entities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting under US GAAP and local GAAP

Ensure full compliance with local tax regulations, working closely with local team and external consultants on tax returns/filings

Manage all local statutory audit processes and liaise with internal and external auditors

Implement and monitor financial controls and policies to ensure compliance with Corporate Internal Control requirements

Business Partner & FP&A

Act as a key financial business partner to the SEA leadership team to drive strategic initiatives, operational efficiency, and profitable growth

Lead the financial planning and analysis process, including budgeting and forecasting, and provide deep-dive variance analysis and actionable insights to management, influencing business decisions

Partner with functional teams to evaluate, model, and execute significant capital expenditure projects and other strategic initiatives, ensuring financial objectives are met

Proactively identify and communicate financial risks and opportunities, developing mitigation and realization plans in collaboration with relevant business owners

Treasury & Cash Management

Manage regional cash flow, working capital, and treasury activities to ensure optimal liquidity for operations and investments

Collaborate with the Corporate Treasury team and local bankers

Leadership & Team Development

Lead, mentor, and develop the zone finance team, fostering a culture of high performance, accuracy, results-driven and business partnership

Manage the recruitment and onboarding of new finance talent

Drive continuous improvement in finance processes and systems

Requisite Criteria

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, MIA) is a strong advantage

Experience: Proven experience (10+ years) in a senior finance or accounting role in manufacturing companies, with at least 5 years of demonstrated track record of managing teams comprising at least 5 direct reports, preferably within a US Multinational Company (MNC)

Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of US GAAP / IFRS and local SEA accounting and tax regulations especially for Singapore and Malaysia. Demonstrated experience with a major ERP system (e.g., SAP) is essential. Experience with financial reporting and analysis systems (Hyperion, OneStream, etc.) is preferred

Skills

Good command of English in reading, writing & speaking

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills

Strong sense of commercial awareness, very customer oriented, results driven

Must be a proactive and influential business partner with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

Good team player among internal and cross functional team

Energizing, self-motivated and independent