Finance Manager

Overview

Budgeting, Forecasting and Cash Flow Management

Lead the creation and management of the company's annual operating budget and long-term financial forecasts, ensuring they align with the business's strategic goals and growth plans. Collaborate closely with all department heads to collect, review, and challenge budget submissions, driving accountability and fiscal responsibility across the organization. Conduct in-depth variance analysis (comparing actual results to the budget / forecast) monthly and quarterly, providing clear, actionable insights to management on performance drivers and risks. Proactive Cash Flow & Working Capital Management : take charge of monthly cash flow forecasting, accurately predicting future cash inflows and outflows to maintain optimal liquidity. Actively manage and optimize the company's working capital (receivables, payables) to maximize cash availability and improve the cash conversion cycle. Identify potential cash flow risks or shortfalls early and develop immediate mitigation strategies and funding plans to ensure business continuity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct daily accounting operations, ensuring all financial reporting is accurate, timely, and fully compliant with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) and statutory regulations (e.g., Tax Laws, Companies Act).
• Oversee and validate the execution of core accounting processes, including journal entries, timely reconciliations (e.g., bank, intercompany), and the preparation of periodic financial statements (e.g., monthly, quarterly, annual) for executive review.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to strengthen the internal control framework, significantly mitigate financial risk (e.g., fraud, errors), and ensure consistency of all financial statements.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by actively evaluating, implementing, and optimizing departmental controls, financial systems, and procedures to maximize accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. Proactively identify and resolve process gaps with decisive corrective actions.
• Tax Compliance : oversee planning, review, and execution of direct and indirect tax returns, provisions, and optimizing tax strategies.
• Monitor changes in relevant tax laws and accounting standards, assessing the impact on the organization and developing necessary action plans.
• Manage the annual audit with external auditors, ensuring a correct and timely year-end closing and reporting process. Liaise with external parties including Auditors, Company Secretary, Tax Agents, and regulatory bodies on related matters.
• Lead, supervise, coach, and mentor the accounting team, fostering a positive, collaborative, and high-accountability work environment. Identify training and development needs to enhance the skills and knowledge of the finance staff.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by superiors, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.

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