Finance Executive

Finance Executive

Main Purpose of Role

The achievement of the highest possible level of financial integrity, reporting, governance of compliance, process
improvement in the operating company in line with the overall strategy and policies of Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc.

Core Responsibilities and Duties

The Finance (Senior) Executive is responsible for assisting in delivering financial, planning and analysis reporting for
Malaysia.

The core responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Support and contribute to the overall strategies of the Company / Group
• Abide by the working Rules and Regulations of the Company / Group
• Actively promote the policies and procedure of the Company / Group
• Ensure timely reporting requirements are adhered to.
• Apply the current Operating Procedures of the Company and make suggestions and recommendations as to
  how they can be improved, rationalized, or simplified as per the Group's Guideline and local authority
  compliance requirement.
• At all this, to keep the Finance Manager or stakeholders fully informed of any problems which might affect
  the business operation, and all relevant comments must always be volunteered immediately and not
  retained until requested, with the recommendations.
• In an ethical manner, ensure the financial integrity of Spirax Sarco Sdn Bhd financial operations as
  required by the laws and regulations of Malaysia and the governance policies of Spirax Sarco Engineering
  pie (Group) and its subsidiaries where applicable
• To be co-responsible for Annual Reports and overseeing the annual audit process in accordance with Group
  standards using Deloitte such time as they may be replaced as our external and independent auditor in strict
  accordance with the laws and regulations of the counties in which we operate while complying to Group audit
  requirements.
• To be co-responsible for Taxation Submission with Group standards using KPMG such time as they may be
  replaced as our external and independent tax agent in strict accordance with the laws and regulations of the
  counties in which we operate while complying to Group audit requirements.
• To assist in producing Monthly Flash Statements, Monthly Management Accounts and other such reports as
  may be required from time-to-time in accordance with the requirements of Company, Group, the Regional
  General Manager and other business units with the Group as authorized by the General Manager or other
  Group representative as provided by the General Manage, Regional General Manager or Group Director.
• To involve in analyzing and reporting for and to the Finance Manager on monthly expenses of all departments
  and direct market business units and provide advice on if they are at reasonable levels when compared to
  last year and within Plan.
• To advise and volunteer comments to the Finance Manager, General Manager, Regional General Manager,
  Group Director and other Group employees on accounting matters.
• To act as liaison with external professionals, including those specializing in auditing, tax, banking and
  governmental services, customers and vendors.
• To assist in providing timely information for cash flow and cash management functions and immediately report any discrepancies or variation to the Finance Manager & General Manager.
• To take charge Account Receivable Function: oversee all our customers and establish credit limits, collection, overdue, escalates collection efforts to collection agents or lawyer, if required.
• To take charge Account Payable Function: oversee all our vendors and establish adequate payment policies / terms.
• To be involved in corporate governance, processes improvement, initiative to change, any assigned tasks by Company to align with Group's directive or strategic

Required Skills:

• Over 3 years' experience as a of managing full financial reporting or any core finance cycle 
• Experience in governance, taxation, auditing, FP&A. Proven track records in respective areas. Strong business & financial acumen
• Degree or equivalent Strongly IT literate – MS packages
• Strategic thinking and being hands on at the same time.
• Ability to collaborate and manage stakeholders in a matrix organization.
• Experience of working to and adhere deadline Demonstrate drive and tenacity.
• Willing to challenge the status quo and undertake tough decisions where required in compliance advice.

The Steam Thermal Solutions business is one of three businesses within Spirax Group. Spirax Sarco and Gestra, are our two brands that form Steam Thermal Solutions and are global leaders in the supply of engineered solutions for the design, provision and maintenance of efficient industrial and commercial steam systems. Steam Thermal Solutions has global coverage across 67 operating units (called OpCos), organised into four Divisions: EMEA, APAC, Americas, Gestra.

Spirax Group is a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.

Our Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors and Healthcare. With customers in 165 countries, we provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beans to mobile phones

Our Purpose, supported by our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides our decisions and inspires us everywhere that we operate. We support our colleagues to make their difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers, our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environment where everyone feels included.

Everyone is Included at Spirax Group

We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone's contribution is valued - across social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything else that makes us human and unique.