General Manager, Administration Dept
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Days: Monday – Friday
Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:40 PM
Reporting To: Managing Director
Salary: Up to RM28,000 per month
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic General Manager, Administration to oversee and provide leadership across the company's administrative functions, including Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Human Resources, General Affairs, and IT.
The successful candidate will provide strategic advice and operational guidance to ensure effective business operations, strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, and efficient resource management.
Key Responsibilities
1. Accounting, Finance & Risk Management
- Provide advisory support on accounting, financial management, and risk management matters to support business operations.
- Prepare personnel cost calculations and projections for the annual business plan.
- Review and approve banking transactions in accordance with the company's delegated authority limits.
- Examine credit limit recommendations and other credit-related applications.
- Oversee financial controls and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, audit requirements, and taxation regulations.
2. General Affairs & Administration
- Oversee General Affairs functions, including policy development, administrative operations, and general procurement.
- Manage company assets, vehicle administration, office space planning, and renovation projects.
- Oversee office premises leasing, facilities maintenance, and related administrative matters.
- Ensure the effective implementation and continuous improvement of administrative policies and procedures.
3. Human Resources Management
- Oversee HR functions, including HR policy development, administration, and regulatory compliance.
- Supervise HR operations covering payroll, statutory deductions, recruitment, staff training, and employee development.
- Oversee immigration-related services and ensure compliance with relevant employment and immigration regulations.
4. Stakeholder & Relationship Management
- Establish and maintain strong business relationships with external stakeholders, including banks, audit firms, legal firms, and credit insurance providers.
- Provide guidance on legal and contractual matters, including contract management and dispute resolution.
5. Leadership & Department Management
- Lead, supervise, and monitor the overall performance of the Administration Department.
- Provide coaching, guidance, and mentorship to department members.
- Delegate responsibilities effectively and drive team performance, capability development, and continuous improvement.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or a recognised professional qualification such as ACCA, or equivalent.
- Minimum 20 years of experience in accounting-related functions.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a Head of Accounting or Finance Department position.
- Proven experience in senior management, financial oversight, and cross-functional administrative leadership.
Required Knowledge & Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
- Possess either ACCA / CPA / MICPA
- Proficient in accounting software and databases (e.g. SAP) as well as Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong understanding of accounting and auditing principles, practices, standards, and taxation laws and regulations.
- Good knowledge of risk management, particularly in credit, foreign exchange, pricing, and quality-related matters.
- Understanding of legal matters, particularly contracts, dispute resolution, and employment-related matters.
- Comprehensive knowledge of HR operations, including payroll calculations, statutory deductions, and recruitment processes.
- Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and people management skills.
- Ability to lead by example, empower team members, and drive departmental performance.