Finance or Account Manager

Core Competency Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a recognised professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA Australia, ICAEW, CIMA, MICPA, or equivalent).

• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant accounting and finance experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.

• Experience in the property development and construction industry is essential.

• Strong knowledge of:

  • Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS)
  • Companies Act 2016
  • Income Tax Act 1967
  • SST and other relevant statutory requirements
  • Project accounting and Percentage of Completion (POC)
  • Treasury and cash flow management

• Experience in Group consolidation, budgeting, corporate taxation, and audit management.

• Strong leadership, people management, and coaching skills.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
• Review annual statutory financial statements and coordinate with external auditors throughout the audit process.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS), the Companies Act 2016, tax legislation, and other statutory requirements.
• Review financial reports, supporting schedules, reconciliations, and accounting entries prepared by the finance team.
• Monitor the Company's financial performance and recommend improvements where necessary.
• Oversee the Company's cash flow, treasury operations, and funding requirements.
• Review cash flow projections and ensure sufficient liquidity for operational and project requirements.
• Manage banking facilities, financing arrangements, and maintain relationships with financial institutions.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic financial forecasting.
• Analyse budget variances and provide recommendations to Management.
• Support Management with financial analysis, business planning, and strategic decision-making.
• Review corporate tax computations, tax estimates, deferred tax calculations, and transfer pricing documentation.
• Liaise with tax agents, auditors, Company Secretaries, solicitors, bankers, and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure timely submission of all statutory and regulatory filings.
• Review project costing, Percentage of Completion (POC) recognition, project profitability, and development expenditure.
• Monitor project financing, progress billings, purchaser collections, and financing drawdowns.
• Assist in financial due diligence for new developments and investments.
• Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop the Finance & Accounts executive team.
• Review work allocation and ensure departmental efficiency and compliance with internal controls.
• Develop and improve finance policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure adequate internal controls are implemented and maintained.
• Review and improve accounting processes and financial governance.
• Identify financial and operational risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Review Group consolidation schedules and inter-company transactions.
• Prepare financial reports and presentation materials for the Board of Directors and Management meetings.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, financing exercises, and other corporate projects as required.
• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Management from time to time.