BBW Books Singapore Pte Ltd Hiring! Full Time Assistant- Project Finance Manager in Selangor - Ricebowl

The Finance Manager will assist the Head of Finance with the financial planning and analysis process for the company. This position should be an expert in financial reporting, cash flow forecast, conducting budget for the subsidiaries and analyzing the variances.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure accurate and timely month-end closing processes, including preparation and approval of financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement) and tax computations.
• Prepare and present detailed monthly financial reports, including forecasts and variance analyses.
• Oversee day-to-day financial operations including invoicing, collections, petty cash management, and other transactions.
• Manage accounts receivable, ensuring timely collection and monitoring of overdue accounts.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, including preparation, review, and approval of the company budget.
• Conduct financial forecasting and monitor budgetary performance, analyzing variances and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain effective relationships with bankers, auditors, and tax authorities.
• Facilitate smooth audit processes and collaborate with external agents on tax, audit, and banking matters.
• Conduct strategic data analysis, research, and financial modeling to support senior leadership in decision-making.
• Provide insights into spending trends, cost-saving opportunities, and margin improvements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, regulatory requirements, and statutory obligations.
• Monitor and manage financial accounting systems to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Gain and apply knowledge of local country rules and regulations relevant to each event location to ensure compliance with regional financial practices and statutory requirements.
• Support project analysis and validation of financial plans.
• Address ad-hoc financial requests and provide strategic recommendations.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree, Professional Degree (ACCA, CIMA, CPA or its equivalent);
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting practices and procedures. Familiarity in Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (“MFRS”) and Malaysian Private Reporting Standards (“MPERS”);
• Prior work experience in retail industry will be an added advantage;
• Have good common sense combined with the use of accurate and complete analysis of known information to make sound judgement in decision making;
• Achievement oriented, self-starter, independent and possess high degree of self-motivation, result-oriented and able to work under pressure;
• Meticulous, resourceful and innovative with positive work attitude;
• Results oriented, pro-active, able to meet datelines, reliable, open-minded with good communication skill;
• Demonstrate fluency in both written and spoken English, Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin;

Work Location: In person