Finance Manager (Native Mandarin speakers)

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.

• Analyze financial performance to identify trends, variances, and potential risks.

• Provide financial insights and data to support strategic decision-making.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings.

• Oversee the preparation of financial statements in compliance with relevant accounting standards.

• Maintain proper accounting records and implement strong internal controls.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Monitor daily cash flow and manage liquidity effectively.

• Optimize working capital and oversee payment processes.

• Manage banking relationships and monitor banking transactions.

• Forecast cash flow needs and manage investments or financing activities.

• Prepare staff salaries, sales commissions, and internal/external payouts.

• Maintain confidentiality regarding salary and commission structures.

• Follow up on invoices, payments, and customer debts.

• Maintain and manage the SQL accounting system.

• Assist in preparing financial presentations or proposals for clients.

• Oversee customers’ receivable payments.

Compliance & Auditing

• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, financial laws, and company policies.

• Liaise with auditors (internal and external) during audit processes.

• Prepare and submit timely tax filings and statutory reports.

Team Management & Coordination

• Lead, supervise, and provide guidance to the finance, accounting, and administrative team.

• Conduct training, performance reviews, and professional development for team members.

• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., sales, procurement) on finance-related matters.

Cost Control & Efficiency

• Identify opportunities to reduce costs or enhance profitability.

• Monitor expenditures against approved budgets.

• Implement effective financial controls and process improvements.

Financial Strategy & Risk Management

• Provide strategic financial advice to directors.

• Conduct financial risk analysis and recommend mitigation strategies.

• Evaluate investment and business expansion opportunities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• Professional certifications such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent would be an added advantage.

• Minimum 8 years of relevant working experience, with at least 3-5 years in a managerial role.

• Strong knowledge of Malaysian financial reporting standards (MFRS), tax regulations, and statutory requirements.

• Proficiency in SQL accounting software and Microsoft Office (especially Excel).

• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin proficiency is an advantage (to liaise with certain stakeholders).

• High integrity, strong sense of responsibility, and able to handle confidential information with discretion.

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

Remuneration packages:
Basic: RM12000 to RM16000
EPF, SOCSO, EIS

Working Days: 5.5 days work week (Mon to Sat- Sat is a half day)
Working Hours**: Mon to Fri (10am to 6pm); Sat (10am to 2pm)**