Finance Manager

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting

• Execute monthly and year-end closing processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and post journal entries, reconciliations, and financial schedules, and guide the team in doing the same.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies.
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and consolidation reporting in coordination with the Group Finance Team.
• Prepare, monitor, and manage the full budgeting and forecasting cycle, including financial performance reporting and variance analysis to support management decision-making.
• Prepare audited financial statements.
• Manage internal and external audit processes and liaise directly with auditors, LHDN (Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia), SSM, and other relevant government authorities.
• Strengthen internal control systems and accounting procedures.
• Supervise and develop accounting staff to ensure quality deliverables.
• Lead process improvement and system enhancement initiatives.
• Work closely with Operations and Procurement teams on inventory control, cost analysis, and profitability improvement.
• Support the maintenance and continual improvement of the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) by following established procedures and contributing to process improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Group Financial Controller / CEO.

Treasury & Financial Planning

• Manage company cash flow, working capital, and treasury operations, including monitoring of bank balances, banking facilities, and banking relationships.
• Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A), providing financial modelling, KPI tracking, and business performance insights to support management decision-making.
• Support management in financial analysis, capital expenditure evaluation, and business decision-making.
• Monitor financial and foreign currency risk exposure and recommend appropriate hedging or mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate financing options and support banking facility renewals, loan applications, and other financing activities as required.

Other Responsibilities

• Provide light-touch HR and administrative support for the Malaysia office, including employee records and payroll processing, liaison with government agencies on licenses and compliance, and coordination with non-trade vendors.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or equivalent professional qualification (ACCA, CA, CPA, MICPA, etc.).
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting, preferably with exposure to manufacturing environment. Prior audit experience is advantageous.
• Proficient in English and Mandarin (written and spoken) to communicate effectively with regional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysia regulatory requirements, taxation, and Companies Act 2016 (CA2016)
• Experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), cash flow/treasury management, or financial business partnering is highly advantageous.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights for senior management.
• Hands-on, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Meticulous, accurate, and detail-oriented.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.