Senior Finance Executive

Sinppa Industrial; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in Johor, Pasir Gudang, is looking for a skilled accountant to manage the full accounting cycle and oversee costing and inventory. The ideal candidate should have a degree in finance or accounting, 5-8 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, and proficiency in ERP systems. Fluency in Mandarin is needed for effective communication with clients. Attractive remuneration and medical benefits are offered.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration

Medical benefits with a designated panel clinic and a medical card

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of progressive experience within the manufacturing industry.
• Solid understanding of accounting standards, tax regulations, and cost accounting principles.
• Background in audit is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete accounting cycle including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, and Inventory accounting.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements, accompanied by insightful analysis and commentary.
• Oversee all costing and inventory operations with rigorous cost analysis.
• Serve as the key point of contact for external parties like auditors and tax agents.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and manage customer collections.
• Participate in the ongoing implementation and optimization of the ERP system.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and undertake special projects as directed.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel)

Hands-on experience with ERP systems

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Full professional proficiency in Mandarin

Full professional proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia

Full professional proficiency in English

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Requirements

• Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience: 5-8 years of progressive experience within the manufacturing industry.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and hands‑on experience with ERP systems. Experience with ERP implementation is a significant advantage.
• Professional Expertise: Solid understanding of accounting standards, tax regulations, and cost accounting principles. A background in audit is highly desirable.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving abilities. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with all stakeholders. Ability to work autonomously, meet tight deadlines, and thrive under pressure. Proactive, detail‑oriented, and possesses a strong sense of accountability.
• Language: Full professional proficiency in Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, and English is mandatory. Proficiency in Mandarin is required to liaise effectively with our Mandarin‑speaking clients.

Responsibilities

Full‑Set Accounting: Manage the complete accounting cycle, including Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), General Ledger, and Inventory accounting.

Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), accompanied by insightful analysis and commentary.

Cost & Inventory Management: Oversee all costing and inventory operations. Conduct rigorous cost analysis, prepare inventory reports, and lead periodic stock counts to ensure accuracy and optimal control.

Stakeholder Management: Serve as the key point of contact for external parties, including auditors, tax agents, and bankers. Professionally manage communications with clients and vendors.

Cash Flow & Credit Control: Perform regular bank reconciliations and proactively manage customer collections to minimize overdue payments and improve working capital.

System Implementation: Play a key role in the ongoing implementation and optimization of our ERP system to enhance financial processes.

Compliance & Projects: Ensure adherence to accounting standards, practices, and regulations. Undertake special projects and ad‑hoc tasks as directed by management.

Benefits

• We offer attractive remuneration basic salary to the right candidate.
• We provide medical benefits. We have designated panel clinic and a medical card for permanent staff with full annual paid.