Financial Operations & Management
- Oversee the day-to-day finance operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Treasury, and Cash Management functions.
- Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Prepare, review, and analyse monthly management accounts and financial statements.
- Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure prompt resolution of outstanding items.
- Monitor daily cash positions, collections, payments, and banking transactions.
- Support operational departments by providing financial analysis and performance insights.
- Review and monitor revenue reporting from Golf Operations, F&B outlets, events, membership, and other club-related activities.
- Oversee the Fixed Asset Management System to ensure proper tracking, capitalization, depreciation, and safeguarding of assets.
F&B and Golf Business Performance
- Monitor and analyse F&B revenue, food costs, beverage costs, wastage, inventory variances, and overall profitability.
- Work closely with F&B and Golf Operations teams to improve cost efficiency and operational performance.
- Review menu pricing proposals, banquet packages, golfing packages, promotions, and business cases to ensure profitability.
- Perform financial and operational analyses for Club activities and business initiatives.
- Prepare periodic performance reports and recommendations for Management.
Taxation & Regulatory Compliance
- Manage the timely and accurate preparation and submission of corporate tax returns, SST/GST (where applicable), withholding tax, e-Invoicing requirements, and other statutory submissions.
- Liaise with tax consultants, regulatory authorities, and external stakeholders on tax-related matters.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant Malaysian tax regulations and accounting standards.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow Management
- Coordinate the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasts across all departments.
- Review departmental budgets and provide financial guidance to management.
- Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.
- Prepare and review cash flow projections to ensure adequate liquidity and efficient utilization of resources.
Audit & Financial Reporting
- Coordinate and liaise with internal and external auditors on audit matters.
- Review statutory financial statements and supporting schedules to ensure compliance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS).
- Ensure audit issues and recommendations are addressed promptly and effectively.
Feasibility Studies & Business Support
- Review financial feasibility studies, investment proposals, and business cases for new projects and initiatives.
- Monitor project performance against approved financial projections and targets.
- Evaluate operational and capital expenditure proposals to ensure financial viability.
- Provide financial support, analysis, and advisory services to various departments.
- Participate in management and project meetings to provide financial insights and recommendations.
Internal Control & Governance
- Ensure financial transactions comply with Group policies, procedures, and approved authority limits.
- Review and strengthen internal controls, business processes, and financial procedures.
- Identify areas for operational improvement and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Support risk management and governance initiatives across the organization.
Strategic Commercial
- Act as a strategic partner to operations, advising on pricing, promotions, and investment decisions.
- Drive automation and lean processes to strengthen efficiency.
- Implement dashboards and BI tools for clearer performance visibility.
Leadership & People Development
- Supervise, coach, and develop finance team members to achieve departmental objectives.
- Review staff performance and provide guidance on technical and operational matters.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and teamwork within the Finance Department.
Professional Experience
- Minimum 5-8 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity.
- Experience in hospitality, golf club, resort, leisure, or Food & Beverage (F&B) operations is highly preferred.
Qualification
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, MICPA, CIMA, or equivalent is preferred.