Accounts and Finance Manager - Shah Alam (Native Mandarin speakers)
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Accounting Operations
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Oversee daily operations of the accounting department, including:
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Monthly and year-end processes
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Accounts payable and receivable
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Cash receipts and general ledger
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Payroll and utilities
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Treasury, budgeting, and cash forecasting
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Revenue and expenditure variance analysis
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Capital assets and trust account reconciliations
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Fixed asset and debt activity management
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Monitor and analyze accounting data, preparing financial reports and statements.
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Review financial documents before submission to Management and HQ in Japan.
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Ensure timely and accurate monthly financial reporting.
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Review and approve salary disbursements and other payables.
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Oversee cash flow planning and propose financing solutions when required.
Compliance, Auditing & Process Improvement
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Ensure the successful continuation of the accounting outsourcing project (from Regional HQ in Singapore) and support regional finance activities in Southeast Asia.
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Meet financial accounting objectives and maintain accurate fiscal records.
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Prepare annual business plans and five-year financial plans.
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Coordinate and complete annual audits and tax computations.
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Establish and enforce proper accounting policies, methods, and principles.
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Improve financial systems and procedures, initiating corrective actions as needed.
Strategic Financial Planning & Advisory
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Provide financial recommendations to Management regarding asset management, budgeting, and financial positioning.
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Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance with Internal Controls, Corporate Accounting Regulations, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 standards.
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Manage the accounting software system.
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Coordinate Board of Directors (BOD) and Annual General Meeting (AGM) meetings, including documentation compilation.
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Work closely with the Company Secretary to comply with the Companies Act requirements.
Requirements:
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Education: Degree in Accounting / Finance, Professional Accounting qualification.
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Experience:
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Prior experience leading an Accounts team (managing at least two executives).
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Experience in tax computation, external audit financial statement preparation, liaising with the company secretary, and preparing BOD accounting reports.
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Some knowledge of project accounting/cost accounting (e.g., profit/loss by sales order, work-in-progress tracking, labour and transportation costs, variance analysis).
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Experience working with regional group companies is an advantage.
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Technical Skills:
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Advanced proficiency in MS Office, accounting software, and databases.
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Ability to manipulate large data sets.
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Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, accounting principles, regulations, and laws.
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Language Proficiency:
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Fluent in English.
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Proficiency in Mandarin or Japanese is an added advantage.
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Soft Skills:
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Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
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High attention to detail and accuracy.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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Responsible, independent, and eager to learn.
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