Senior Finance Manager

EcoCeres, Inc.; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

EcoCeres, Inc. in Malaysia seeks a seasoned Finance Leader to oversee local financial performance and deliver timely, high‑quality insights to local and HQ teams.

You will manage the finance group, ensure GAAP compliance, and lead budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. This role calls for strong leadership, deep technical skills in finance and accounting, and the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional units in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and professional accounting qualification (CPA or equivalent).
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in auditing, financial and managerial reporting, including 3 years at managerial level.
• Experience in manufacturing sector/oil and gas industry/listed company/MNC reporting preferred.
• Proactive, independent, able to multi‑task and meet tight deadlines; strong analytical problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor the plant’s finance team and oversee daily finance matters (revenue recognition, costing, payments, GL).
• Review month end reporting templates to facilitate consolidation notes disclosures for month‑end reporting compliance.
• Prepare financial statements and ensure reports comply with GAAP or relevant regulatory requirements.
• Collect, interpret, and review financial information; monitor production efficiency and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, production managers and group companies’ teams.
• Prepare and monitor annual budgets and financial/cashflow forecasts.
• Participate in ad‑hoc projects and assist as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

CPA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Purpose / Scope:

This position serves as a key leadership role within our Malaysia Plant, ensuring the delivery of timely, accurate, and value‑added financial insights to both local management and the headquarters finance team. The role is responsible for overseeing local financial performance, managing statutory reporting requirements, and senior leadership with high‑quality financial analysis.

Job

Responsibilities:

• Manage and mentor the plant’s finance team, responsible and manage for all daily finance matters, such as revenue recognition. costing, payment, general ledger etc.
• Review of month end reporting template to facilitate consolidation notes disclosures for month-end reporting compliance.
• Preparation of financial statements and ensure the reports comply with relevant GAAP or applicable regulatory requirements.
• Collecting, interpreting and reviewing financial information. Monitor production efficiency and identify cost‑saving opportunities. Act as an important contact point for local and headquarters finance teams.
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, production managers and other group companies’ team.
• Prepare and monitor annual budgets and financial/cashflow forecasts.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects as assigned.
• Any other ad-hoc task shall be assigned by the superior from time-to-time.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and /or Finance
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA or equivalent)
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in auditing, financial and managerial reporting, 3 years at managerial level, experience in manufacturing sector/oil and gas industry/listed company/MNC reporting is preferred.
• Proactive, independent, able to multi‑task and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Proven ability to lead and manage complex matters in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.
• Thinking and acting in start‑up mentality
• Strong communication and inter‑personal skills.
• Proficient in English & Bahasa Malaysia. Chinese is an added advantage.