Finance Manager

1. Financial Reporting & Compliance

- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with the Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS).

- Ensure accurate general ledger maintenance, balance sheet reconciliations, and timely closing of accounts.

- Manage statutory audits, tax submissions (corporate tax, SST), and liaise with auditors, tax agents, and the Inland Revenue Board etc.

- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal control policies, and reporting deadlines.

- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable accounting standards and regulatory changes.

2. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

- Lead the annual budgeting exercise and coordinate with all departments to consolidate budget proposals.

- Monitor actuals vs. budget and provide in-depth variance analysis with justifications.

- Perform cash flow forecasting and scenario planning to anticipate business needs.

- Support business decision-making through ROI analysis, financial projections, and investment appraisals.

3. Treasury & Working Capital Management

- Monitor daily cash position and ensure optimal cash utilization across business units.

- Manage banking relationships and oversee loan documentation, repayment schedules, and interest charges.

- Evaluate and implement trade finance facilities (bank guarantees, etc.).

- Ensure healthy aging of receivables and payables; monitor credit risks and collection performance.

4. Cost Control & Margin Optimization

- Implement cost monitoring frameworks and cost-saving initiatives across the group of companies.

- Analyze direct and indirect cost structures (e.g. freight forwarding, trucking, warehousing, payroll, utilities).

- Evaluate pricing models and assess margin sustainability at branch, customer, and service-type levels.

- Identify financial leakages and develop mitigation plans.

5. Internal Controls & Risk Management

- Establish and review internal financial controls, including authorization limits and approval workflows.

- Lead periodic reviews of SOPs and implement improvements to reduce financial risks and inefficiencies.

- Oversee asset tracking, insurance coverage, and risk exposure related to finance operations.

- Ensure compliance with ISO requirements or other audit frameworks.

6. Systems & Process Improvements

- Drive automation and digitization of financial processes, including invoicing, reporting, and reconciliations.

- Collaborate with IT to optimize ERP or accounting system usage (e.g., SQL, SAP).

- Train and supervise finance staff on process updates, system enhancements, and best practices.

7. Strategic Support & Cross-Department Collaboration

- Provide financial insights and dashboards for board meetings and management reviews.

- Participate in contract review and pricing strategy discussions from a financial perspective.

- Collaborate with HR on payroll budgeting and employee cost forecasts.

- Support procurement and logistics departments in supplier evaluation and capital expenditure planning.

8. Leadership & Team Management

- Lead and supervise the finance team, setting KPIs and performance targets.

- Coach and develop team members to build financial capabilities within the department.

- Delegate tasks effectively while maintaining accountability for financial accuracy and timeliness.

- Represent the Finance Department in internal and external meetings.

- Prepare ad hoc financial analyses as required by management.

- All other finance-related scopes and tasks not elsewhere classified, as required by management.

Prefer Skills/Qualifications

- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA).

- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

- Strong command of MFRS, tax law, SST, and Malaysian regulatory requirements.

- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems (SQL, SAP, etc.).

- Excellent analytical, planning, and leadership skills.

- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and time management.

- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.