Senior Financial Analyst

Advanced Energy Management Limited; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy management firm in Malaysia seeks a professional for Costing and Financial Planning. The role involves monitoring manufacturing PNLs, assisting in financial reporting and analysis, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to optimize costs. The ideal candidate has 5 - 7 years of financial experience, preferably in a high-tech environment, and holds a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance. Comprehensive benefits are included, emphasizing work-life balance and employee health.

Benefits

Medical health care plan

Generous paid time off

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Employee health screening package

Child scholarships for employees

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years of working experience in financial accounting.
• Experience in a high tech or global company is preferred.
• Proven ability to handle tight deadlines and multiple duties.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing PNL and monitor variance.
• Assist in financial justification for proposed capex.
• Conduct accounts reconciliation and analysis.

Skills

Strong financial analytical skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA or related advanced degree

CPA or CPA Candidate

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This position is responsible for the Costing/Financial Planning of our Malaysia operations and report into the Senior Manager, Finance in Malaysia Plant.

Responsibilities

• Support on manufacturing PNL and monitor variance, including weekly tracker.
• Support on operations budget and quarterly financial forecast
• Support on preparing financial justification on proposed capex in term of key metrics such as cash flows, payback period, NPV and ROI.
• Assist General manager to drive Operation in achieving the target set by Management and also perform scenario analysis to help on decision making. Timely monthly financial reporting and KPI indicators to support Operations.
• Partnering with operations, product groups, planning, Inventory team and logistics on inventory management, planning, procurement, and cost optimization.
• Accounts reconciliation and analysis and record GL journal entries.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax agent on costing and inventory matters.
• Maintain sound documentation system to support audit requirements.
• Work with the System and Processes team in improving the way of working and redundancy work.
• Responsible for procedures and policies for cost accounting.
• Involve in SAP S4 Hana project.
• Adhere to organizational requirements on quality management, health and safety, code of conduct, legal stipulations, environmental, 5S policies. And general duty of care.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information related to the production processes and components, business and other technology including materials.
• Support all financial initiatives to drive growth and compliance from time to time.
• Provide ad-hoc assistance to improve cost savings or process improvements, or any ad-hoc duties as assigned.
• Manage and monitor inventory as per corporate’s direction by working together with inventory team and material planners.

Work Environment

• Works in a standard office environment and uses general office equipment (phone, PC, copier, fax machine etc.).

Qualifications

• Dynamic and flexible personality and ability to influence and work through a matrix organization.
• Hands on approach to the role, result oriented, strong work ethics and possess the drive to work in a dynamic and challenging environment..
• Able to work under tight deadlines, unstructured environment and able to handle multiple duties.
• Action orientated. Results focused. Proactive and highly adaptable.
• Attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Possess an analytical mindset, ability to recognize issues within process while considering functional inter-dependencies, and propose solutions.
• Proven communications skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong team-player with experience working in a dynamic organization and demonstrated ability to build bridges between stakeholders.
• Demonstrate agility and flexibility tomaneuverad hoc tasks/projects/challenges.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite at moderate to high-level of proficiency.
• Fluency in English & Malay.

Experience

• 5 - 7 years of working experiences.
• Previous financial accounting experience in a high tech or global company.
• Prior Experience With An Integrated ERP System – SAP Preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or professional equivalent.
• MBA or related advanced degree would be an advantage.CPA or CPA Candidate.
• Member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA).

In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In Malaysia., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:

• Medical - health care plan, dental, and vision.
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Executive Employee Health Screening package.
• Generous paid time off starting at 15days and 19 public holidays.
• 98 days of paid maternity leave for Moms and 7working days of paid paternity leave for Dads.
• AE Child-Of-Employee Scholarship Program.