Finance Manager

1. Financial Reporting & Closing
   
1. Lead and oversee the monthly and annual financial closing process, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timely issuance of financial statements for the Malaysia entity.
   
2. Prepare comprehensive management and board reports, including detailed financial analysis, variance reporting, and trend assessments to facilitate informed strategic decision-making.
   
2. Regulatory Compliance, Audit & Tax Management
   
1. Ensure full compliance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and all relevant statutory requirements.
   
2. Manage and coordinate annual statutory audits, tax compliance matters, and engagements with external auditors, tax consultants, banking institutions, and company secretaries to maintain regulatory compliance.
   
3. Budgeting, Forecasting & Internal Control
   
1. Lead the annual budgeting cycle, rolling forecast exercises, and cash flow planning, while monitoring financial performance against budgets and recommending corrective actions where necessary.
   
2. Develop, implement, and continuously enhance internal control frameworks, ensuring effective risk management, process integrity, and asset protection.
   
4. Business Partnering & Financial Analysis
   
1. Collaborate closely with sales, operations, and cross-functional teams to provide value-added financial insights, including product costing, customer profitability analysis, and inventory optimization initiatives.
   
2. Review commercial agreements from a financial perspective and assess the viability and return potential of new business initiatives, investments, and strategic projects.
   
5. Team Leadership & Talent Development
   
1. Lead, coach, and develop the finance team by establishing clear performance objectives, KPIs, and development plans.
   
2. Foster a high-performance culture that enhances technical competency, operational efficiency, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the finance function.
   

Requirements

1. 1. Education & Professional Qualifications
   
1. Bachelor's Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
   
2. Professional certifications such as MIA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent accounting qualifications are highly preferred.
   
2. Relevant Experience
   
1. Minimum 3–7 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory, managerial, or team leadership capacity.
   
2. Prior experience in the manufacturing industry, multinational corporations (MNCs), or fast-paced business environments will be an added advantage.
   
3. Proven track record in managing full-spectrum accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance functions.
   
3. Technical & Professional Competencies
   
1. Strong understanding of Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS), taxation regulations, Companies Act requirements, and statutory compliance.
   
2. Proficient in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Kingdee, or similar financial management platforms.
   
3. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, financial analysis, and data reporting.
   
4. Demonstrated expertise in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and business performance analysis.
   
5. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and attention to detail.
   
4. Communication & Leadership Skills
   
1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Mandarin, with the ability to effectively engage with regional teams, headquarters, business stakeholders, and external parties.
   
2. Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia is an added advantage.
   
3. Strong interpersonal, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
   
4. Commercially minded with strong business acumen and the ability to translate financial insights into actionable business recommendations.
   
5. High level of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and commitment to continuous improvement.