finance & account manager

We are a growing manufacturing group seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Account Manager to oversee the company's full-spectrum accounting and financial operations. The role involves managing daily accounting transactions, ensuring compliance with Malaysian accounting standards and tax laws, leading a small finance team, and supporting management with financial insights and decision-making.

1. Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee the entire accounting cycle, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), and inventory accounting.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements in compliance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS).
• Review journal entries, bank reconciliations, and all supporting documentation.
• Maintain the fixed-asset register and depreciation schedule.
• Ensure accurate posting and reporting using UBS Accounting Software.

2. Management Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and review management reports such as Profit & Loss, Cash Flow, and Variance Analysis.
• Conduct cost and margin analysis for manufacturing activities (materials, labour, overheads).
• Support top management in financial planning, strategy formulation, and decision-making.
• Monitor financial KPIs, budget performance, and project profitability.

3. Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budget preparation and rolling forecast process.
• Analyse budget versus actual results, identify key variances, and provide recommendations.
• Assist management in cash-flow projections and capital planning.

4. Payroll & Statutory Compliance

• Supervise payroll processing, including statutory deductions (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB) and monthly submissions.
• Ensure compliance with LHDN, KWSP, PERKESO, HRDF, and other government authorities.
• Prepare annual forms (EA, CP8D) and related payroll documentation.

5. Taxation & Audit

• Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, and government officers for annual audit and tax matters.
• Prepare and review tax computations, SST submissions, and withholding tax where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysia's Income Tax Act, Customs Act, and SST regulations.
• Maintain proper documentation and schedules for audit and tax reference.

6. E-Invoicing Management

• Maintain daily E-Invoicing operations under the LHDN e-Invoice system (post-implementation).
• Handle validation, submission, and resolution of invoice errors through the IRBM portal.
• Perform daily reconciliation between UBS system records, IRBM portal, and internal ledgers.
• Ensure continuous compliance with LHDN guidelines and reporting standards.

7. Costing & Inventory Control

• Implement and maintain cost accounting procedures suited for manufacturing.
• Analyse material usage, wastage, and production variance reports.
• Monitor stock valuation and coordinate periodic inventory reconciliations.
• Work closely with the production and procurement teams to improve cost efficiency.

8. Internal Control & Process Improvement

• Develop and maintain internal control procedures and accounting SOPs.
• Streamline processes for better accuracy, transparency, and timeliness.
• Safeguard company assets and ensure proper authorization for all transactions.

9. Team Leadership

• Supervise, train, and evaluate accounting staff.
• Delegate tasks effectively and ensure timely completion of all deliverables.
• Foster a high-performance, accountable, and cooperative team culture.

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in UBS Accounting Software (required).
• Experience in maintaining E-Invoicing (LHDN) system operations.
• Good knowledge of MFRS, SST, and Malaysian accounting standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with reporting & analysis tools.
• Strong communication skills in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin (required for liaison with Mandarin-speaking clients/vendors).
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and able to meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Leadership and team-management experience preferred.

• Opportunity to grow with a fast-expanding manufacturing group.
• Exposure to modern accounting systems and digital processes (E-Invoicing, UBS).
• Supportive management and collaborative working environment.
• Competitive salary and performance-based recognition.