REGIONAL FINANCE MANAGER

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Feb 2025

Job Purpose

• To provide finance leadership to the regional management team in all aspects of finance and administration functions.
• To ensure robust financial controls exist in the business.
• To ensure internal/external reporting and accounting records are accurate and timely.
• To support other administrative aspects of the business: Payroll, Commercial Support, Supply Chain.

Directly supervises

• N/A

Directly Reports To

• Finance Director

Indirectly reports to

• Regional Manager - APAC

External Relationships

• Bank, Auditors, Clients, Suppliers, Insurance Brokers

Main Responsibilities

• Business Partner: Support the APAC Regional Manager as a finance business partner in the growth and development of the STATS business in the region.
• Accounting and Reporting for APAC Region: Maintain all accounting records in ERP System; timely reporting of data to management and group, review monthly actuals with regional team, prepare Management Discussion & Analysis. Submission of required financial reports to group for consolidation.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Monthly forecasting of revenue, order backlog, and Profit after Tax. Annual business plan preparation, with a lead role in financial budget preparation.
• Cash Management and New Working Capital: Daily management of cash balances; prepare long term cash forecasts (monthly), monitor and control to ensure variations are identified and appropriate mitigation action raised.
• Control Environment: Maintain/develop appropriate financial controls in the region (in conjunction with group policies and procedures).
• Credit Management: Credit management of existing/new customers; ensure timely invoicing and collection.
• Manage Process: Ensure efficient processing of vendor invoices and other payable vouchers.
• Payroll Management: Manage processing of payroll in conjunction with outsourced provider, including review and submission of quarterly/annual tax returns.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all corporate and indirect taxation reporting; research and assess taxation requirements for new jurisdictions, prepare monthly/quarterly sales/other indirect tax returns.
• Insurance Management: Assist with management of local insurance certification and annual renewal declarations.
• Audit Management: Manage local auditors and annual audit programme in conjunction with group timetable.
• Bank Relationships: Maintain local bank relationships.
• Team Building: As appropriate, build team to manage growth and/or activities in region.
• ERP System: Assist in implementation of group’s ERP system (D365) through roll out to APAC Region. Identify areas for future development and assist with routine data housekeeping.
• Commercial Support: Assist in gathering data for client pre-qualification processes. Coordinate with company secretary to ensure all filings are made to the relevant authority in respect to licensing.

Individual Quality And Safety Responsibilities

• Comply with STATS and Client quality, safety, and environmental management systems and procedures at all times.
• Ensure all accidents/incidents/near misses/hazards are immediately reported and relevant paperwork is completed.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant, or nearing completion of designation.

Experience / Competence / Skills / Knowledge

• 7+ years’ experience in finance management (accounting, banking, credit management, forecasting, and budgeting).
• Competent in the use of ERP systems.
• Competent in the use of office MS IT systems – Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Personal Qualities

• ‘Can do’ attitude – ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to use initiative with a hands-on approach.
• Team player.
• Enthusiasm and good interpersonal skills.

Additional Note

STATS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all employees, allowing us to deliver our company objectives together.