Finance Manager

This position would be heading the finance function for the facilities in Kuantan. Functionally reporting to the finance hierarchy and partnering the business lead at Kuantan.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the overall financial function for Kuantan.
• Manage the financials independently, including and not limited to P&L, balance sheet reconciliation, cash flow.
• Responsible for the preparation and timely submission of monthly management reporting including monthly/quarterly consolidation worksheets and schedules for the Kuantan operating units, and ensuring robust and accurate presentation of financial and management information.
• Responsible for the annual budget planning and quarter forecasting processes and active monitoring the actual performance against approved budgets/forecasts.
• Working capital management and close liaison with the project teams in relation to billings and collections; as well as working with Group Treasury on funding planning and management.
• Review of costing and progress of projects on a timely basis.
• Lead internal control requirements and process improvement.
• Ensure that company policies and practices are clearly defined, consistently followed by all relevant parties and continuously improved as and when needed
• Responsible for risk management and able to identify potential control weaknesses on an ongoing basis.
• Liaise with external parties such as auditors, tax agents, company secretary, bankers and other statutory bodies/authorities.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements such as audit, tax, Companies Act, customs, and other governing authorities.
• Undertake special assignment, ad hoc assignment & related duties as and when necessary.
• Managing and developing the team – this includes providing leadership and coaching to the reporting team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / ACCA / CPA or equivalent. Part qualification is also encouraged to apply.
• Minimum 8 years of working experience in Operation Finance, preferably in a manufacturing environment and with auditing background with medium size audit firm.
• Aggressive and accountable, and at the same time able to manage the stakeholders well
• Independent in managing the team, handling issues, continuously push for improvement, and other matters.
• Good knowledge of SAP.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload.
• Attention to details.
• Strong technical knowledge and highly analytical.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Self-starter.
• Excellent team leader with persuasion/influencing skills.