- Subang Jaya Selangor Malaysia
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Job Description
Responsibilities
Industry/ Specialization: Solar panel supplier
Employment Type: Permanent
Position: Finance & Admin Manager
Work Location: Subang Jaya, Selangor
Working Hours: 5-day work week
Salary Package: RM 7,000-9,000 (depends on experience)
Summary
The Finance & Accounts Manager is a hands-on leadership role responsible for both preparing and overseeing the Finance & Accounts function of a growing EPCC company specialising in Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and related infrastructure projects.
This role requires direct involvement in management reporting, bank reconciliations, cash-flow management, and project-based accounting, while supervising and coaching a relatively junior finance team.
The role also covers assessment of trade facilities and loan requirements, direct engagement with banks on facility applications, and occasional customer office visits to resolve finance-related matters. The Finance & Accounts Manager is expected to support ad-hoc responsibilities as directed by top management.
Responsibilities
1. Hands-On Financial Management & Reporting
Personally prepare, finalise, and present monthly management accounts, including:
- Profit & Loss
- Balance Sheet
- Cash-flow summaries
Perform and manage month-end and quarter-end closing, including:
- Accruals and provisions
- Prepayments
- Depreciation
- Balance-sheet reconciliations
Ensure general ledger integrity, accuracy, and complete audit trails
Prepare financial analysis, variance analysis, and management commentary
Continuously enhance management reporting formats and insights
2. Project-Based Accounting & Revenue Recognition (EPCC-Critical)
Establish and maintain project and cost-centre structures
Track project budgets, actual costs, and margins
Prepare and review Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules
Determine and apply revenue recognition based on percentage of project completion, milestones, or progress claims
Review and approve accounting for:
- Progress billing
- Variation orders (VO)
- Retention sums
- Project close-outs
Support financial tracking during Defects Liability Period (DLP)
3. Cash-Flow, Banking & Reconciliations
Prepare and monitor cash-flow forecasts and short-term liquidity positions
Track daily and weekly cash positions
Perform and/or review bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly
Maintain accurate cash books
Support payment prioritisation in a cash-sensitive EPCC environment
Liaise with banks on operational banking matters
4. Trade Facilities, Loans & Banking Engagement
Assess working capital, trade facility, and loan requirements based on project pipeline and cash-flow forecasts
Evaluate suitability of facilities such as overdrafts, trade lines, bank guarantees, and letters of credit
Prepare financial justifications, projections, and supporting documents for facility applications
Engage banks directly on facility applications, renewals, and revisions
Monitor utilisation, covenants, and expiry of banking facilities
Provide management with recommendations on optimal financing structures
5. Statutory, Tax & Regulatory Compliance
Prepare and/or review quarterly and annual financial statements
Ensure compliance with:
- Companies Act
- LHDN requirements
- SST (where applicable)
Coordinate statutory audits and directly handle routine audit queries
Support tax computation and liaise with tax agents
Coordinate with company secretary on statutory filings
6. Customer & External Party Engagement
Attend meetings or visit customers’ offices, when required, to:
- Resolve invoicing or billing disputes
- Clarify progress claims or retention matters
- Support collections and issue resolution
- Represent the Finance function professionally in customer-facing discussions
Coordinate with Sales, Project, and Customer Service teams to close issues
Attend relevant external trainings, briefings, or industry sessions from time to time to stay updated on:
- Financial, tax, and regulatory changes
- Industry rules and compliance requirements affecting EPCC operations
7. Team Supervision & Capability Building
Supervise:
- Accounts Payable Executive
- Accounts Receivable / Billing Executive
Provide hands-on guidance, review, and coaching to junior team members
Review AP and AR outputs for accuracy and compliance
Gradually uplift team capability, discipline, and process maturity
8. Controls, ISO & Governance
Establish and enforce finance SOPs, approval matrices, and segregation of duties
Support ISO certification and maintenance (e.g. ISO 9001) from a finance and governance perspective
Participate in internal audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
Identify and escalate control gaps, financial risks, and process weaknesses
9. Ad-Hoc & Management-Directed Responsibilities
Undertake other finance- or business-related duties as required by the CEO or top management
Support special projects, reviews, or initiatives involving financial analysis or controls
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum 8 years of accounting experience.
Able to handle a full set of accounts independently.
Experience in preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports.
Good knowledge of accounting standards, taxation, and statutory requirements.
Experience in cash flow management, budgeting, and bank reconciliations.
Experience in the construction, EPCC, engineering, or renewable energy industry is an advantage.
Good leadership and team management skills.
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Able to work independently and meet deadlines.
Willing to perform administrative duties and other ad-hoc tasks when required.
Pay: RM7,000.00 - RM9,000.00 per month
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