Senior Finance Manager (MNC)

Randstad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Finance Manager to oversee finance operations for the Malaysia branch. The role includes financial reporting, compliance with local regulations, and asset management. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and a professional qualification, with 6-8 years of experience, preferably from a big 4 audit firm. This position offers an exciting opportunity for those with strong analytical skills and proficiency in business English.

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years of experience in finance controllership.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or FMCG is an advantage.
• Preferably from a big 4 audit firm.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial leadership and guidance for the Malaysia Branch.
• Ensure compliance with local financial and tax regulations.
• Supervise the accounting team and manage cash operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Business English proficiency

PC literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Professional accounting qualification (MICPA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA)

Job description

Position: Senior Finance Manager
Reporting Line: Country Finance Director

Main Objective of the Job:

• Provide leadership and financial guidance in order to effectively manage Singapore, Malaysia Branch’s finance operations and reporting.
• Ensure the provision of an efficient, professional and credible financial service to external and internal customers to assist them to plan and effectively manage their operational areas.
• To ensure compliance with local financial and tax regulations.
• Support the Malaysia Branch’s growth in managing changes to the business.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting and Accounting
  • Provide effective financial accounting and reporting to meet external and internal customer needs as required.
  • Responsible for preparation of statutory accounts and reporting to various government authorities.
  • Responsible for annual statutory audit and reconciliations of management accounts to statutory reports.
  • Support Singapore in their consolidation of the Malaysia Branch’s activities in their books. Prepare monthly all monthly regional / corporate reports.
  • Assist in the financial planning, reporting and analysis requirements budget preparation and weekly/monthly forecast (FARO).
  • Coordinate business planning processes in developing Annual Business Plans and Quarterly Forecast.
  • Consolidation of business planning results and actual financial results for Management's review.
  • Prepare and manage to total Company Pricing Strategy and work closely with relevant stakeholder.
  • Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, annual financial/operational reporting (include Advertising and Material expenses).
  • Support other ad-hoc analysis and reporting requirements.
  • Prepare business case analysis for major projects, ROI analysis along with follow up to ensure cost optimization initiatives materialize.
  • Develop and enhance processes to assist in controlling costs and product pricing.
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret data for senior management decision making.
• Asset/Liability Management
  • Ensure that operations in Malaysia manage their asset/loss to maximize shareholders value.
  • Support/ initiate measures to improve net working capital management.
  • Tax planning to ensure compliance and tax efficiency.
• Operations
  • Supervises accounting team which covers inventory management, receivable and payment process (including Purchase Orders).
  • Responsible for all month end activities including booking of journal entries.
  • Responsible for cash management including projections of cash management needs.
  • Ensure that operations are run efficiently and effectively.
• Compliance
  • Support in the implementation of a strong control framework in the Malaysia Branch. Drive compliance to finance controls – within and outside the Finance team.
  • Ensure compliance with local regulations, including Finance, Taxation, Customs, FOREX, etc.
  • Responsible for monthly GST submission.
  • Support/ initiate process improvement to increase efficiency, adding value for internal and external stakeholders and achieve standardization.
  • Support/ initiate better solutions by using Information Technology tools and applications.

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Possess professional accounting qualification – MICPA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA
• At least 6 to 8 years working experience in the finance controllership area
• Experience in a pharmaceutical or FMCG will be an advantage
• Preferably from big 4 audit firm
• Good analytical skill and be able to drive performance
• Above average PC literacy
• Proficiency with business English (oral and written)
• Working knowledge of Malaysia law, tax, and audit requirements

If you are keen on this role, do apply via this link or reach out to bryant at 0164140218