Senior Finance Manager (Retail Industry)

Talent Recruit; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Manager to lead its finance team and drive operational excellence. This role involves overseeing financial reporting, optimizing cash flow, and ensuring compliance with regulations. You will collaborate with senior leadership to align financial strategies with business objectives while enhancing operational efficiency through process improvements and automation. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, excellent communication skills, and experience in the retail sector. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact business sustainability and profitability.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of managerial experience in finance, preferably in retail.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards and taxation.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance team for operational support and accurate reporting.
• Drive improvements for financial efficiency and compliance.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Process Improvement

Mandarin Language

Education

Diploma/Degree in Accounting

Professional Certifications

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Company Background

Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing retail group with a strong regional presence, specializing in consumer products and services. With a robust footprint across key markets in Southeast Asia, the company operates through a network of retail outlets and e-commerce channels, offering a comprehensive range of products and solutions.

• Work location: Shah Alam, Selangor
• 5 working days (Mon-Fri), 8:30am-6pm

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the finance team to support daily operational finance matters and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Drive improvement initiatives to enhance operational and financial efficiency, including automation and process streamlining.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, statutory regulations, and tax requirements.
• Optimize cash flow, enhance financial processes, and implement best practices across financial operations.
• Collaborate closely with operations and senior leadership to align financial strategies with business objectives.
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal departments, external auditors, and regulatory bodies.
• Contribute to strategic planning and performance analysis to support business sustainability and profitability.
• Work direclty with Head of Finance and Ops Director in managing financial operations.
• Liaise with business unit heads, auditors, tax agents and other relevant external parties.

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or relevant professional certifications.
• Prior experience in the retail sector with progressive experience in accounting and finance with minimum 3-5 years in a managerial position.
• Strong technical knowledge in Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards, taxation, Companies Act, and internal controls.
  
• Proficient in MS Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis.
  
• Analytical, meticulous, and hands-on with a proactive problem-solving mindset.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work cross-functionally and lead a team effectively.
  
• Demonstrated experience in driving process improvements, implementing automation tools, and streamlining financial operations is highly desirable
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin language

Consultant In-charge:

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