Client Background: HK based MNC

Industry: Healthcare Distributor

Location: Shah Alam

Headcount: 1 headcount

Tenure: Permanent

Remuneration: Salary can pay up to RM 15,000

Responsibilities:

Role Overview:

1. Primary Purpose and Function

This position is responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of daily financial and accounting operations in Malaysia. The Senior Manager — Finance will act as a key financial partner to the senior management in Malaysia and regional finance team. The role involves driving continuous business improvement while ensuring compliance with local statutory and audit requirements. The incumbent will also promote awareness about the importance of internal controls and establish necessary financial measures and procedures to minimize risks that may affect the quality of financial reports.

2. Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee daily accounting and finance operations to ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual closing. This includes preparing the annual budget, quarterly forecast, and other regional financial reports.

Prepare accurate and timely financial statements including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and other key financial reports for management’s decision-making.

Provide financial analysis to monitor actual vs. budget performance. Serve as a financial partner to country GM and operational heads in Malaysia to provide financial insights and recommendations for business improvement.

Ensure compliance with local financial regulations and the group's internal control policies to minimize any risks.

Manage cash flow, treasury, and working capital requirements to ensure adequate liquidity for day-to-day operations and future investment needs. Maintain good relationships with external banks and creditors, and negotiate to secure optimal treasury terms for Malaysia.

Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors regarding tax reporting, tax queries, and annual audits to ensure timely completion of tax filings and compliance with local statutory requirements and accounting standards.

Lead and coach the finance team to foster a high-performance culture and encourage a spirit of business partnership.

Participate in ad hoc financial projects and analyses, providing support to other finance members in other countries as requested by management.

3. Qualifications

University graduate in Finance or Accounting with membership or equivalent (CA/ACCA/CPA/ICMA).

At least 8-10 years of accounting experience in the trading industry, FMCG, or food business.

Proficiency in spreadsheet and MS Office software applications.

Team player with good leadership and communication skills.

Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.

Good command of spoken and written English and Malaysian.

Benefits:

Monday- Friday (8am-5pm)

Fixed Mobile allowance

Medical insurance coverage for inpatient, outpatient, and specialists extended to family members

28 days of Sick Leave

17 days of Annual Leave

Performance bonus based on individual and company performance

Follows Malaysian Public Holidays & more..