Manager Finance

Key Feature of The Role

Oversee comprehensive financial management to ensure accurate and timely financial services, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue and expenditure tracking, cash flow analysis, and the preparation of management and financial reports. Provide strategic financial insights and support to facilitate informed decision-making across all organizational levels.

Role Descriptions

• Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation and presentation of timely, accurate financial reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Invoice and Transaction Verification: Review and verify sales/supplier invoices, official receipts, fixed assets, payment/journal vouchers, e-banking transactions, and bank reconciliations to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and accounting policies.
• Budget Leadership: Lead the production of bi-annual budgets, coordinating with departments for pre- and post-approval phases in alignment with strategic planning, and establish reporting mechanisms for effective budgetary control.
• Budget Monitoring and Control: Track and manage budget allocations and expenditures across departments and projects; identify variances and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Annual Departmental Planning: Assist in preparing and reviewing the annual departmental plan to optimize resource allocation and task efficiency.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct detailed financial analyses, providing insights on financial performance, trends, and areas for improvement, including revenue, expenses, profitability, and cost control.
• Team Management and Development: Supervise, appraise, coach, and monitor Finance team members to support their professional growth and ensure team effectiveness.
• Financial Systems and Controls: Develop, maintain, and enhance all financial systems and internal control processes.
• Board Paper Preparation: Prepare Board Papers and presentation slides for Board and Board Audit meetings.
• External Relationship Management: Foster relationships with government entities, auditors, tax agents, solicitors, bankers, and regulatory bodies, such as the Inland Revenue Board.
• Tax Affairs Management: Oversee all tax-related activities, including tax computations, estimates, annual returns, SST, and withholding tax.
• E-Invoicing Support: Guide and support the team in managing e-invoice workflows, processes, and compliance requirements.
• E-Perolehan System Management: Oversee the renewal and updates for the e-Perolehan system.
• Investment Management: Manage short-term investment portfolios and explore new investment opportunities for the company.
• Government Liaison: Coordinate with the Ministry of Economy on development projects.
• Audit Coordination: Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Contract Review: Review agreements and contracts to ensure legal and financial adherence.
• MHRO Operations Oversight: Manage activities for the MHTC representative office (MHRO), including licensing, payments, procurement, compliance, and audits.
• Commercial Committee Involvement: Participate in the Commercial Committee to evaluate open tenders during procurement processes.
• Ad-Hoc Duties: Undertake additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by Management.

Requirements

• Academic background: Hold a Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or Business Management.
• Professional certification: Chartered Accountant qualification is preferred (MIA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA).
• Related Work Experience (Type and years): At least 7-10 years of overall professional experience. Language Skills: Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Bahasa Melayu.
• Additional Skills:

• Attention to details, analytical and high problem-solving skills.
• Honest and trustworthy, exhibiting high degree of integrity.
• Good communication with proficiency in computer skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially in Excel and Powerpoint.
• Able to multitask.
• Flexible and adaptable.