Senior Finance Executive

About Our ClientOur client is a prominent, well-established industrial enterprise with a strong global footprint, currently undertaking a major, complex manufacturing and infrastructure project in the East Malaysia region. They are committed to operational excellence and financial rigor, offering a dynamic and challenging work environment where financial expertise directly impacts high-value commercial ventures. This role is a key position within the Finance team, offering a clear pathway for career advancement into managerial roles.

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Senior Accounts Executive to be a core member of the Finance department. This role provides crucial financial support across both the ongoing project construction phase and the future operational factory phase, focusing heavily on project cost control, tax compliance, and operational efficiency analysis. The successful candidate will also serve as the primary finance contact for cross-functional reporting and coordination.

• Project Financial Control: Assist in the full financial planning cycle, including budget development, variance analysis, and monitoring to mitigate potential cost overrun risks during the construction phase.
• Fund Management: Support cross-border fund allocation, help mitigate foreign exchange risks, and identify cost-saving initiatives related to project financing.
• Contract Review & Tax Compliance: Collaborate with stakeholders to review the financial and tax clauses in contracts to ensure strict alignment with Malaysian tax regulations.
• Incentive Identification: Research and identify opportunities for federal and state tax incentives (e.g., MIDA subsidies) and facilitate the application process.
• Audit & Tax Liaison: Liaise closely with external auditing firms to ensure accurate tax filings and assist in resolving any tax audits or inspections.
• Cost Accounting: Assist in the implementation of the factory's cost accounting system, expense controls, and standardized costing models once operations begin.
• Operational Budgeting & Analysis: Contribute to annual operational budgets, analyze production efficiency, and identify opportunities to optimize profit margins.
• Headquarters Reporting: Generate consolidated statements and detailed financial analyses (e.g., cash flow projections, ROI tracking) in alignment with headquarters' financial reporting standards.

• Minimum Experience: A minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in Finance or Accounting.

• Mandatory exposure (1+ year) to financial processes in large-scale infrastructure or manufacturing projects (budgeting, cost tracking) OR 2+ years supporting cost management and financial analysis in a manufacturing environment.

• Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

• Professional certifications like ACCA/CPA/MICPA are highly preferred.

• Tax Knowledge: Working knowledge of Malaysian tax regulations (Corporate Income Tax, SST) and experience assisting with tax filings or incentive applications is a strong plus.
• Systems Proficiency: Experience using ERP systems (familiarity with SAP Manufacturing Module is preferred).
• Language Skills: Fluency in Mandarin and English (written and spoken) for reporting and cross-departmental communication is mandatory. Basic conversational proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia is also required.
• Added Value: Experience in Malaysia-China cross-border projects, familiarity with import duty exemption processes, or experience leading financial compliance for ISO certifications is a bonus.

Benefits:

• Other Benefits: Accommodation in Sipitang, Sabah is provided, and all meals will be covered.