SEA Finance Manager (Open for Malaysia or Singapore)

Brady Corporation; Penang; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational manufacturing company based in Malaysia is seeking a SEA Finance Manager to lead financial operations in Southeast Asia. The ideal candidate will oversee financial reporting, compliance, and treasury activities while driving strategic business initiatives and developing the finance team. Candidates should possess a bachelor's in finance or accounting and relevant certifications, along with 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing company. Strong leadership and strategic thinking abilities are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of proven experience in senior finance or accounting roles.
• At least 5 years of managing teams with a minimum of 5 direct reports.
• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP / IFRS and local SEA accounting regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes for financial reporting.
• Act as financial business partner to SEA leadership for strategic initiatives.
• Manage regional cash flow and treasury activities for liquidity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Customer Orientation

Team Player

Education

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

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

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

OneStream

Job description

Job Purpose

The SEA Finance Manager will lead the Finance function for Brady's Southeast Asia (SEA) operations, providing strategic financial planning, analysis, and oversight of regional accounting, reporting, and compliance activities. This role is a key business partner to the SEA leadership team, driving financial performance and ensuring robust financial controls across the region.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting, Reporting, & Compliance

• 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