Senior Finance Executive

Amphenol DC Electronics Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol DC Electronics Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a dedicated finance professional to manage day-to-day accounting, closing, costing, budgeting, and reporting functions in Penang. You will support month-end and year-end closings, prepare journal entries and reconciliations, and ensure compliance with company policies.

The role involves collaboration with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to deliver accurate financial information and timely management reports, with a focus on cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, MIA, or equivalent is an advantage
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant accounting/finance experience
• Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred
• ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar systems is preferred

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day accounting transactions and maintain proper records
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities accurately and on time
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, prepayments, provisions, depreciation, and other adjustments
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate unusual balances
• Ensure financial information is accurate and in compliance with policies
• Review AP/AR transactions and ensure proper recording
• Prepare monthly management reports and financial analysis
• Analyze revenue, expenses, gross profit, operating costs and variances
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
• Assist in cash flow forecasts and treasury activities
• Assist with tax, SST, audits and statutory compliance
• Support internal controls and audits
• Maintain ERP/accounting data and assist system improvements
• Provide guidance to junior staff and participate in ad-hoc projects

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Malaysian accounting standards

Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP)

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics)

Costing & budgeting

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CPA/CIMA/MIA or equivalent (advantage)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Handle and review day-to-day accounting transactions and ensure proper accounting records are maintained.

Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

Perform month-end and year-end closing activities accurately and within the required timeline.

Prepare journal entries, accruals, prepayments, provisions, depreciation, and other accounting adjustments.

Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate unusual or outstanding balances.

Ensure financial information is accurate, complete, and in compliance with company accounting policies.

2. Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

Review and monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.

Ensure supplier invoices, payments, customer invoices, and receipts are properly recorded.

Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on overdue accounts.

Assist in payment processing and cash flow planning.

Reconcile supplier and customer balances where required.

Prepare monthly management reports and financial analysis for management review.

Analyze revenue, expenses, gross profit, operating costs, and other financial indicators.

Highlight significant variances against budget, forecast, or previous periods.

Provide financial information and analysis to support management decision-making.

Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and analysis as required.

4. Manufacturing Costing

Support product costing and cost analysis for manufacturing operations.

Monitor direct material, direct labor, manufacturing overhead, and other production costs.

Analyze manufacturing cost variances and identify significant cost movements.

Assist in standard costing, inventory valuation, and cost control activities.

Work closely with Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, and other departments on costing-related matters.

5. Budgeting & Forecasting

Assist in preparing annual budgets and periodic forecasts.

Consolidate departmental budget information and review budget assumptions.

Monitor actual performance against budget and provide variance analysis.

Assist management in identifying cost-saving and efficiency improvement opportunities.

6. Cash Flow & Treasury

Assist in preparing cash flow forecasts and monitoring the company's cash position.

Monitor bank balances, payments, receipts, and cash requirements.

Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.

Assist with banking matters and other treasury-related activities.

7. Tax, Audit & Statutory Compliance

Assist in corporate tax, SST, withholding tax, and other statutory finance-related matters where applicable.

Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, company secretaries, and other professional advisers.

Prepare supporting schedules and documents required for audits and statutory submissions.

Ensure proper documentation and records are maintained for compliance purposes.

8. Internal Controls

Ensure finance processes comply with company policies, procedures, and internal control requirements.

Identify potential control weaknesses and recommend improvements.

Support internal and external audit activities.

Ensure proper authorization and supporting documentation for financial transactions.

9. ERP / Accounting System

Maintain accurate financial data in the company's ERP/accounting system.

Review system transactions and assist with finance-related system issues.

Support improvements and automation of finance processes and reporting.

Ensure proper master data and financial information are maintained.

10. Other Responsibilities

Support Finance Manager / Finance Controller in financial and accounting projects.

Participate in process improvement and cost reduction initiatives.

Provide guidance and support to junior finance team members when required.

Perform other duties and ad-hoc assignments as assigned by management.

Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, MIA, or equivalent is an advantage.

Experience

Minimum 3-5 years of relevant accounting/finance experience.

Manufacturing industry experience is strongly preferred.

Experience in full-set accounting, management reporting, costing, budgeting, and audit is an advantage.

Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar systems is preferred.

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.

Good understanding of Malaysian accounting and statutory requirements.

Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and financial analysis.

Experience in manufacturing costing and inventory accounting is an advantage.

Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Amphenol DC Electronics quickly grew, establishing itself as a valuable resource for companies needing high-level engineering services and fast turnaround production capabilities.

Today, It is unmatched in its ability to provide consistent quality and competitive cost solutions for the industry’s most demanding manufacturers.

Meeting challenges in a timely manner without complication is still what Amphenol DC Electronics does best.

Amphenol DC Electronics quickly grew, establishing itself as a valuable resource for companies needing high-level engineering services and fast turnaround production capabilities.

Today, It is unmatched in its ability to provide consistent quality and competitive cost solutions for the industry’s most demanding manufacturers.

Meeting challenges in a timely manner without complication is still what Amphenol DC Electronics does best.