Finance Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Finance Manager to oversee the Company's financial operations and strengthen financial control across our construction projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial reporting, project accounting, budgeting, cash flow management, and financial risk control, ensuring the company maintains sound financial health and supports the successful delivery of projects.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the full spectrum of accounting and finance functions, including monthly management accounts, financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis.
• Prepare and monitor company-wide and project-level cash flow forecasts, manage liquidity and working capital, and ensure sufficient funds are available for project operations and financial commitments.
• Oversee client progress claims, collections, retention sums, subcontractor payments, supplier accounts, and outstanding balances to minimise payment delays and maintain healthy cash flow.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and regularly review financial forecasts, project funding requirements, and financing costs to support business and project decisions.
• Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, guarantees, and other financing arrangements. Liaise with banks, auditors, tax agents, and other external parties on financial matters.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS), tax and SST requirements, statutory obligations, and company financial policies. Maintain effective internal controls to prevent errors, fraud, and financial irregularities.
• Lead and develop the finance team while working closely with project managers, contract and commercial teams, procurement, and senior management to ensure accurate financial information and effective financial decision-making.

About you

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, MICPA, or equivalent will be an advantage.
• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, including experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
• Construction industry experience is strongly preferred, with a sound understanding of project costing, WIP reporting, progress claims, retention sums, subcontractor payments, and project cash flow management.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, taxation, statutory compliance, and internal controls in Malaysia.
• Proficient in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel, with strong financial analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• High integrity, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to identifying financial risks and improving financial performance.