Senior Finance Manager

Your new company

Join Our Dynamic Team: Exciting Opportunity with a Global Automotive Leader!

Are you passionate about strategic business finance and group-level finance operations? Look no further! We are thrilled to invite candidates to join our client, a prestigious multinational listed company—one that stands tall amongst top-tier organisations in the Manufacturing and Automotive industry. Our focus on commercial excellence and innovation drives us forward, and our global presence spans continents. With our head office located in vibrant Kuala Lumpur, this is your chance to be part of a team that shapes the future of our industry.

Your new role

1. Financial Statement Oversight: Lead the preparation, review, and analysis of financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
2. Management Reporting: Provide comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports detailing business performance, key metrics, and leading indicators to support strategic decision-making.
3. Policy and Procedure Maintenance: Develop, maintain, and enhance accounting policies and procedures in accordance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company guidelines.
4. System and Procedure Improvement: Continuously evaluate and recommend enhancements to accounting systems and generally accepted accounting procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
5. Compliance Management: Monitor and ensure compliance with legislative and company tax requirements across all business operations, including adherence to the Companies Act and other statutory obligations.
6. Performance Management: Set clear performance objectives for the finance team, conduct regular performance reviews, and provide coaching and development opportunities to ensure team members’ growth and productivity.
7. Ad-hoc Responsibilities: Undertake additional tasks and projects as assigned by the EVP, General Manager, or Deputy General Manager of the Finance Operations and Control Division.
8. Budgeting and Cost Management: Oversee the budgeting process, inventory management, and costing activities to ensure financial efficiency and cost control.
9. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to support overall business objectives and provide financial insights that drive company performance.
10. Strategic Financial Insights: Offer strategic financial analysis and insights to senior management to support long-term business planning and decision-making.

What you'll need to succeed

1. Professional Qualifications: Must possess a professional qualification such as MICPA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or a degree in Accountancy.
2. Experience: A minimum of 7 years of experience in financial accounting, with substantial exposure to budgeting, inventory management, and costing.
3. ERP Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in using ERP accounting systems to manage financial operations.
4. Leadership Experience: At least 5 years of experience in leading and managing finance teams, with a proven track record of developing and mentoring team members.
5. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
6. Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

What you need to do now

Ready to Shape Finance’s Future?

Are you the financial maestro we seek? Embark on an exhilarating finance journey by hitting that ‘Apply Now’ button and sending us your up-to-date CV. Alternatively, connect with Kelvin Yap at Kelvin.Yap@hays.com.my for a confidential chat about your career prospects, even if this specific role isn’t your perfect fit. Let’s orchestrate your next move in Accounting & Finance!