Finance Manager

The Finance Manager is a strategic business partner responsible for overseeing all aspects of the accounting and finance function. This role goes beyond traditional accounting to provide financial leadership, ensuring accurate reporting, robust internal controls, and insightful analysis to drive business performance. The Finance Manager will lead a team, manage cash flow, and serve as the key liaison for audits and tax matters.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Management & Reporting

• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies between system and ledger.
• Analyze and resolve recurring variances, aiming for sustainable solutions.
• Prepare full and accurate accounts for all entities, including group consolidation, and perform month end closing.
• Deliver accurate, timely, and insightful monthly management accounts and financial updates for leadership review.
• Review financial transactions prepared by junior accountants, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth month-end closing and timely reporting.
• Advise team members on handling non-routine accounting transactions.
• Manage and supervise daily operations of the accounting department.

1. Accounting Operations & Control

• Assess operational processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements to enhance financial workflows.
• Contribute to the development and enforcement of accounting policies and internal controls.
• Collaborate with finance team members and other departments to support overall goals and initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal policies, and control requirements.
• Report and communicate key issues to Deputy CEO and CEO

1. Team Leadership & Development

• Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team (including Executives and Assistants).
• Delegate tasks effectively, conduct performance reviews, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
• Advise staff on the handling of non-routine and complex reporting transactions.

1. Audit, Tax & Compliance

• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, managing the entire audit process from planning to execution to ensure a smooth and efficient outcome.
• Ensure full compliance with all relevant corporate tax regulations (CIT, GST/SST, WHT), working with external advisors where necessary, and identify opportunities for tax optimization.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (MFRS/IFRS), company policies, and statutory requirements (e.g., Companies Act).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CA, CPA, ACCA) is preferrable.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, with at least 3-5 years in a managerial role supervising a team.
• Extensive experience with financial reporting, consolidation, budgeting, and forecasting in a multi entity environment.
• In-depth knowledge of Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Proven experience liaising with external auditors and managing tax compliance.
• Proficiency with major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Skill and Competencies:

• Language: English and Bahasa Malaysia. Proficient in Chinese is added advantage
• Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen: Ability to see the big picture, understand business drivers, and contribute to strategic decision-making.
• Leadership & People Management: Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team to achieve high performance.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail and the ability to solve complex problems and identify root causes.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.
• Process Improvement & Automation: A continuous improvement mindset in streamlining and automating financial processes.
• High Integrity & Ethics: Unwavering commitment to ethical conduct and integrity in financial reporting.
• Resilience & Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.