Finance Manager

Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Oversee the full spectrum of finance and accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, Inventory, fixed assets and cash management.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial consolidation of multiple subsidiaries and business units.
• Record consolidation journal entries, manage intercompany eliminations, and reconcile investment in subsidiary accounts.
• Prepare, Review and analyse financial performance, project costing, and variance reports to support management decision-making.
• Draft annual audited financial statements and shareholder reports in compliance with local regulations and MFRS
• Manage cash flow planning, forecasting, and treasury functions to ensure adequate liquidity for operations and capital projects.
• Audit management, to lead external and internal audit processes by preparing schedules, documentation, and technical responses
• Review and prepare quarterly and year-end deferred tax asset/liability calculations and current tax provisions for the consolidated group.
• Oversee the review of intercompany transactions and ensure proper contemporaneous transfer pricing documentation is maintained across group subsidiaries.
• Managing audits or queries raised by the Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri (LHDN).
• Review cross-border payments to non-resident vendors to ensure correct withholding tax compliance and Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) applications.

Budgeting & Strategic Planning

• Lead the annual budget preparation process and ensure alignment with corporate and project objectives.
• Provide strategic financial analysis and recommendations to management on cost optimization, capital expenditure, and profitability improvement.
• Support long-term business planning and investment appraisals.

Compliance & Internal Control

• Ensure adherence to local statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements, including those specific to the oil and gas industry.
• Establish and maintain effective internal control systems to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory agencies, ensuring all financial filings and audits are completed accurately and on time.

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise and develop the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture focused on accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to enhance technical and professional capabilities of team members.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, procurement, and project teams to ensure financial compliance and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Professional qualifications (ACC, CPA, CIMA, MIA) are advantage
• Minimum 8 -10 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, with at least 3-5 years in a managerial capacity, preferably within oil and gas, energy or engineering sector
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards (MFRS/IFRS) and oil & gas accounting principles.
• Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• High integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Maternity leave
• Opportunities for promotion
• Parental leave
• Professional development

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have managing a finance or accounting team or leading a finance function?
• Do you have hands-on experience preparing or reviewing consolidated financial statements for multiple subsidiaries or business units, including intercompany reconciliations and elimination entries?
• Do you have practical experience preparing or reviewing financial statements in compliance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)?
• Have you independently led or coordinated external and internal audits, including preparing audit schedules, supporting documentation, and responding to auditors' technical queries?
• Do you have hands-on experience in corporate tax provisions, deferred tax calculations, transfer pricing documentation, withholding tax, or managing tax audits and queries from LHDN?
• What is your current & expected salary
• What is your notice period

Work Location: In person