FINANCE MANAGER/ACCOUNTANT

This role supports the CFO in leading strategic finance initiatives through effective financial reporting, group consolidation, budgeting, forecasting, and business performance analysis to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

1.  Group Financial Reporting & Bursa Support

• Assist in the preparation of quarterly financial reports, annual reports, and supporting schedules in compliance with Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements.
• Draft management reports, Board papers, Audit Committee papers, financial analysis reports, and presentation materials.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax agents, the company secretary, and internal stakeholders on reporting matters.
• Ensure compliance with MFRS, corporate governance, and Group reporting policies.

2.  Group Consolidation

• Handle full set group consolidation for local and overseas subsidiaries.
• Perform consolidation adjustments, including intercompany eliminations, unrealized profit eliminations, foreign currency transactions, and consolidation journals.
• Review consolidation workings and drive continuous improvements in group reporting processes.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing activities.

3.  Financial Analysis & Business Partnering

• Perform detailed financial and operational analysis across retail, wholesale, ecommerce, and regional operations.
• Analyze gross profit margin, outlet performance, inventory movements, operating costs, and profitability trends.
• Identify business risks, cost optimization opportunities, and operational improvement areas.
• Support management decision-making through data-driven insights and reporting.

4.  Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in annual budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning exercises.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and provide variance analyses.
• Collaborate closely with operations teams to understand business performance drivers.

5.  Reporting Automation & Process Improvement

• Support enhancements of the management dashboard and reporting automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with operational finance and business analyst team on reporting improvements.
• Experience in Power BI is an advantage, but not mandatory.

6.  Leadership & Team Support

• Provide guidance and technical support to finance team members on consolidation and reporting matters.
• Assist in strengthening controls and finance SOPs.
• Support ad-hoc assignments and strategic finance initiatives as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or professional qualification (ACCA/CPA/MICPA/CIMA).
• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant working experience in audit and/or listed company environment.
• Strong knowledge in group consolidation and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements is an added advantage.
• Experience in retail, trading, or a multi-entity environment is an added advantage.
• Exposure in Power BI, dashboard reporting, or data analytics tools is preferred
• Strong analytical, presentation, and report drafting skills.
• Independent, detail-oriented, and able to work closely with senior management.