Strategic Finance Manager: FP&A & Compliance Lead

ASE Electronics (M) Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ASE Electronics (M) Sdn Bhd in Penang, Malaysia, seeks a General Accounting Manager to oversee accounting operations, ensure accuracy of financial records, and support strategic decision-making with timely insights.

You will lead the accounting team, manage FP&A, statutory compliance, audits, and internal controls, while liaising with internal and external stakeholders to safeguard assets and drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or Professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, MICPA) or equivalent.
• 6+ years accounting & audit working experience, with at least 3 years in manufacturing company.
• Proficient in ERP accounting system, experience in SAP is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving skills and team work.
• Track record in continuous improvement, committed and prioritize to deliver result on time.
• Good command of both English and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll, including review financial variances, Corporate Reporting Package, FP&A forecast and budgets scope, and financial analysis to facilitate business planning.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements preparation in accordance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS).
• Support ad-hoc assignments or projects and duties assigned from time to time (e.g. IFRS, SAP ECC 6.0, expansion, implementation of new processes or system automation project).
• Coordinate and support external audits and tax audits, ensuring compliance with local statutory requirements.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and enhance operational efficiency.
• Support Company Tax Reporting Package, PVP Tax filing, Indirect Tax, Withholding Tax, Labor, Custom or other Regulatory Compliance, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal control assessment and audit, and review TP Computation, Transactions, Reconciliation and Settlement.
• Execute financial statements review and analysis, investigate and resolve issues promptly working with all parties to address Group query.
• Manage Treasury related activities, including FX hedging and Cashflow Forecast.
• Review and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and compliance with tax regulations.
• Provide management with financial insights and reporting to support strategic decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

English proficiency

Mandarin proficiency

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance or ACCA/MICPA

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

ASE Electronics (M) Sdn Bhd in Penang, Malaysia, seeks a General Accounting Manager to oversee accounting operations, ensure accuracy of financial records, and support strategic decision-making with timely insights.

You will lead the accounting team, manage FP&A, statutory compliance, audits, and internal controls, while liaising with internal and external stakeholders to safeguard assets and drive process improvements.