Finance Manager

About Innowave Tech

Innowave Tech is a Singapore-headquartered AI company specialising in the semiconductor and advanced manufacturing industry. Our flagship products — ZeroDefect (AI-powered defect detection), Autopilot (drag-and-drop workflow automation), and iWave Insight (LLM-powered analytics) — help leading fabs and manufacturers achieve higher yields, faster cycle times, and smarter decision making.

With offices in Singapore, Malaysia, Wuxi (China), and Dresden (Germany), we work alongside global clients including tier-1 IDMs, foundries, and OSATs. We are growing rapidly across all our locations and are looking for top talent to join our expanding team.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Manager to lead end-to-end financial management for our operations in Malaysia and Taiwan, while providing essential accounting and strategic support for Singapore entity. As part of a growing startup team, this role balances hands-on execution (full-set accounting and compliance) with building scalable financial processes and supporting regional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Accounting & Operations

• Manage end-to-end accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end/year-end closing activities.
• Maintain full-set accounting, bookkeeping, general ledger integrity, and routine account reconciliations.
• Manage intercompany transactions, agreements, and tracking mechanisms for fund flows.
• Provide mutual backup and cross-coverage for core operational duties to ensure continuous workflow and team efficiency.

2. Startup Governance, SOPs & Financial Control

• Oversee end-to-end payment workflows, including internal controls, vendor approval hierarchies, invoice verifications, and sign-off SOPs.
• Track and control corporate expenses and departmental operational budgets to optimize cash runway and capital efficiency.
• Prepare, maintain, and analyse dynamic cash flow forecasts to safeguard liquidity for Malaysia entities in close coordination with Singapore Finance teams.

3. Statutory Compliance, Tax & Audit Management

• Oversee local regulatory and statutory requirements in Malaysia, including SST calculation, preparation, submission, and verification.
• Manage regional Tax Return filings and handle Withholding Tax (WHT) calculations, compliance, and submissions for cross-border transactions.
• Ensure full implementation and ongoing compliance with government E-invoicing standards and regulations.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external tax agents, auditors, corporate secretaries, and local financial authorities for Malaysia and Taiwan operations.

4. Stakeholder Collaboration & Cross-Border Alignment

• Maintain effective correspondence and strong working relationships with external vendors, suppliers, and regional team.
• Align accounting structures and Chart of Accounts (COA) with the Singapore team to ensure consistent financial categorization and seamless reporting.
• Collaborate with regional management to align cross-border financial procedures, internal controls, and operational workflows.
• Support the Singapore finance team and founders with financial projections, pitch deck metrics, and periodic financial updates for stakeholders when needed.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Work Authorization: Must be legally eligible to work in Malaysia without requiring employment pass or visa sponsorship.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Finance, Accounting, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience: Min 5 years of relevant experience in full-set accounting, or finance management. Prior experience handling regional accounts or working in a startup environment is a strong plus.
• Compliance Knowledge: Sound knowledge of Malaysian tax legislation, SST requirements, Withholding Tax compliance, corporate tax returns and local statutory compliance (including E-invoicing frameworks).
• Technical Skills: Proficient in accounting software/ERP systems and Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables). Tech-savvy with a proactive mindset toward adopting AI tools and automated workflows.
• Languages: Strong command of spoken and written English and Chinese, to effectively communicate with stakeholders and vendors in Singapore and Taiwan.
• Attributes: Strong ownership and responsibility, high attention to detail, strong problem-solving capabilities, and adaptability in a dynamic regional startup environment.

Good to Have:

• Hands-on experience with AI productivity tools and workflow automation (e.g., automated accounting workflows, Power Automate, or AI tools).
• Proven track record in setting up accounting and financial control processes from scratch in a startup environment.
• Familiarity with Taiwan accounting standards, tax legislation, and local statutory requirements.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a growing AI company making an impact in the Semiconductor and Advanced Manufacturing industries.

• A startup environment suitable for self-driven individuals who enjoy building and improving processes.

• Take ownership of full set accounts, daily finance operations, and build your skills independently.

• Exposure to cross-border operations and strategic financial decision-making.

• Competitive salary package for the ideal candidate.

• 13th month annual wage supplement (AWS)

• Performance bonus and annual salary adjustment based on your contributions and company growth.

Work Location & Details

Location: Bayan Baru Penang, Malaysia

Working Hours: Monday – Friday

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Note:
Shortlisted candidates will undergo a screening interview prior to formal evaluation rounds.