Finance Manager

Job Overview

The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing all finance operations and accounting functions within the Group. This role involves managing the financial health, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with financial regulations, and developing financial strategies to support the company's goals. The Finance Manager will work closely with the Finance team to drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and provide strategic insights to support decision-making.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Financial Strategy and Planning
   • Develop and implement the company’s financial strategy in alignment with business objectives.
   • Provide strategic planning to management and finance team based on financial analysis and projections.
   • Prepare and manage the annual budget, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
2. Treasury Management
   • Oversee cash flow management to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations.
   • Optimize the company’s capital structure and manage relationships with bankers, investors, and other financial institutions.
   • Monitor and manage the company’s investment portfolio. Optimize income/return from short-term investment.
3. Accounting and Reporting
   • Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, management reports, and regulatory filings.
   • Oversee the preparation of financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards and regulations.
   • Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors, and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
4. Risk Management
   • Identify and manage financial risks, including credit, liquidity, and market risks.
   • Develop and implement risk management strategies and policies.
   • Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and statutory requirements.
5. Team Leadership and Development
   • Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team to enhance their skills and performance.
   • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within the finance department.
   • Ensure the finance team is adequately resourced and aligned with business needs.
6. Operational Efficiency
   • Implement and oversee the company’s financial systems and processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
   • Drive process improvements and automation to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations.
   • Monitor and control operational costs to improve profitability.
7. Stakeholder Management
   • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including tax/audit agents, company secretary, bankers, government bodies, and authorities.
   • Communicate financial performance and strategies to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
8. Any other tasks assigned by Management from time to time.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Candidates with experience working with a financial institution will have an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and standards in Malaysia.
• Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, and budgeting.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
• Well-versed in Financial Strategies, strong analytical & business acumen skills, highly motivated and results-oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrates a strong determination to achieve goals and overcome challenges.
• Takes proactive steps and demonstrates initiative to take on tasks independently.
• Hard-working and diligent in carrying out responsibilities.
• A Goal Go-Getter to achieve objectives and meet targets.
• Hungry to Succeed in the role.