Lead the site finance function and ensure the integrity of financial accounting, reporting, and control frameworks.
Business Partner to GM / local management team to drive the operating profit & cash flow.
Enforce Control & Compliance of statutory regulation, internal policies & procedures.
Linkage of Global Shared Service ("GSS") team and site local management team.
Responsibilities
Financial reporting and Analysis - Deliver timely and accurate financial statements in compliance with applicable financial reporting standards to senior management and regulatory bodies; Conduct variance analysis, interpret trends, and present actionable insights to guide strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting; Review standard cost, conduct profitability analysis by customer and product line, monitor KPIs and provide recommendations for improvement.
Budgeting and Forecasting - Lead annual budget and rolling forecast, partnering with operational heads to set realistic targets; Monitor budget / forecast vs actual performance; Analyze discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
Financial Operations - Supervise daily finance and accounting operations, including AR, AP, inventory, fixed assets, etc.; Review and reconcile account schedules; Ensure all financial transactions are processed accurately and in accordance with established policies; Treasury management & bank transaction approval as assigned by Executive Leadership Team ("ELT").
Internal Controls & Risk Management - Implement and oversee robust internal control systems to protect assets and ensure compliance with corporate policies and statutory requirements, including customer credit review, Capex review and approval, contract management, etc.; Manage annual audit, tax filings, company secretarial matters, & statutory reports (e.g., Transfer pricing, local report filings, including statistic information to government agency, etc.)
Leadership & Team Development - Act as Site Finance Head to manage, coach, and develop local finance team; Work with GSS to resolve major issues; Business partner of local management team and ELT; Liaise with internal stakeholders and external parties (e.g., auditors, tax representatives, banks, company secretary, regulatory bodies, etc.) on finance related matters.
Any other duties assigned by ELT from time to time.
Scope of Authority
Approval of subordinates' leave.
To liaison with Banks, Insurance Companies, Auditors, Tax Agents, Company Secretary, etc.
To liaison with Government Departments on Financial related items.
Requirements
Education Level : Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or related areas.
Professional Qualification : CPA / ACCA is preferable.
Working Experience
Technical Skill and Ability : Financial regulations knowledge, Tax calculation & filings, Federal and fiscal procedures, Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practice, standards, law and regulation, Effective communication skills, Good leadership skills (able to motivate staff and peer team members), Hands‑on, Result oriented, Detailed‑minded, Strong sense of responsibility, Obedient to policies, Good time management, Good Microsoft Office application, including Excel, PowerPoint, etc., Knowledge in ERP System. Language : Bilingual English / Chinese Personality : Team player, pro‑active and positive mindset, self‑motivate.
Language : Bilingual English / Chinese is an advantage.
Personality : Team player, pro‑active and positive mindset, self‑motivate.
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Finance Manager • Seberang Perai, Penang, Malaysia