Job Summary
Reporting directly to the country CFO and functionally to the country General Manager and Regional Office Financial Control Department, your mission will be to manage and oversee all finance (AR / AP / GL), banking and taxation matters related to shipping agency, domestic service entity and carriers’ representation for Malaysia and Singapore agencies. Assist local teams and manage finance challenges, lead group project assignments, and present an accurate overview of the financial situation to management, regional office and head office.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage the overall accounting function of the country shipping agency, domestic carrier entity, carriers’ representation and sub‑agent, including payable, receivable, general ledger and cost control in collaboration with local finance, regional finance and the Global Business Service team (GBS).
- Supervise the monthly accounting closing with the GBS team, ensuring completeness of bank reconciliation, clearance of payables and receivables, and proper accruals / prepayments.
- Plan audits and oversee financial statements in accordance with local GAAP and international accounting standards.
- Monitor and achieve performance measurements and core KPIs.
- Closely follow up on AR collection and credit management, keeping overdue % / DSO below target.
- Monitor monthly financial reporting to management, regional office and head office.
- Perform variance analysis and analytical review of financial statements; identify discrepancies and risks, and propose recommendations and action plans.
- Conduct weekly and short‑term cash flow analysis and forecast.
- Lead annual budget preparation and reporting.
- Act as the primary contact with statutory auditors and tax authorities to ensure timely financial reporting and finalisation of tax matters.
- Oversee overseas cash and treasury functions, including liaison with bankers on changes and requirements for overseas remittance and currency exposure.
- Coordinate and cooperate transitively with local finance teams, the GBS team and cross‑departmental stakeholders to resolve ongoing financial issues.
- Extend leadership and monitoring to domestic shipping entity reporting and accounting processes.
- Lead the financial statement audit review with external auditors.
Taxation & Compliance
Support the Tax / GL team and work closely with the regional office on ongoing tax topics.Ensure timely and accurate filing of all applicable tax returns for local entities, branches and carriers’ representation.Lead and manage IRB expectations, tax audit and clearance, coordinating with local tax consultants.Keep abreast of and ensure compliance with local tax laws.Act as a tax advisor in identifying and mitigating risks related to tax exposure and handling outstanding tax cases.Planning & Project
Lead the group‑wide SAP direct posting project for agency and carriers’ representation.Support ongoing deregistration exercises for branches and carrier tax ID clearance.Develop financial tactical initiatives and tax strategy, and participate in key decisions as a member of management.Build a high‑performing Finance and Admin team by providing effective mentoring, on‑the‑job training and coaching.Coordinate with other teams to ensure smooth operations and maintain good relationships at all organisational levels.Support management in ad‑hoc projects and assignments.Ensure strong internal controls are in place.Lead internal audit reviews and external audit engagements.Keep abreast of changes in banking regulations, country tax development and financial rules.Construct and monitor reliable control systems and accounting procedures, adhering to group policy and accounting standards.Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.Maintain good relations with external / internal auditors, bankers and tax authorities.Ensure proper accounting record keeping and reporting to meet internal audit, external audit and local authority requirements.Job Requirements
Degree or above in Finance / Accounting / Tax, with an MBA or CPA qualification.Minimum 10 years of working experience, including a managerial role with at least 3 years in shipping or logistics fields.Professional experience in audit and consultancy is a plus.High level of written and oral communication skills; fluent in English.Project management skills.Advanced skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint presentation.Experience in Oracle and SAP accounting software is a plus.Strong business acumen, assertive, self‑motivated and able to work independently.Strong leadership abilities, sound judgement, decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.Strong attention to detail and analytical skills for decision making.Team player and willing to coach.Proactive, aggressive and fast learner.Results‑driven and deadline‑oriented.Able to work independently, as a sole contributor.Seniority level
Mid‑Senior levelEmployment type
Full‑timeJob function
Finance and Accounting / AuditingIndustries
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