About the company
This employer is a multinational manufacturer of industrial tools and supplies, and a global household name in hardware equipment. They have a well-established presence in Malaysia and a market reach throughout the country.
About the job
This is a leadership role within the Finance & Accounting function, overseeing end-to-end financial operations with a strong focus on budgeting, continuous improvement, and commercial business partnering. You will immediately take over a team of experienced accountants and lead them to perform in day-to-day operations. You will be partnering closely with other departments to evaluate financial impact of key decisions.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with financial reporting standards
- Manage end-to-end accounting operations, including payables, receivables, general ledger, and asset management
- Work closely with Sales, Marketing, HR, and Operations to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making
- Conduct financial variance and causal analyses (SG&A, COS, gross profit, sales mix, inventory)
- Directly manage finance team members and cultivate a results-driven, collaborative finance culture
- Drive annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes, including variance tracking and performance monitoring
- Monitor and optimize cash flow, liquidity, and working capital while identifying potential financial risks
- Act as primary liaison for audits, ensuring compliance with statutory, tax, and internal audit requirements;
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and support digitalization within finance workflows
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or professional certification such as CPA, CAT, ACCA, or CIMA
- Experience in a managerial or team leadership role is essential, as you will be expected to lead team members from day 1
- Industry exposure to manufacturing or trading environments is preferred
- Familiarity with tools such as Excel or PowerBI
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment with cross-functional collaboration
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Able to communicate clearly and confidently in English and Bahasa Malaysia
What’s on offer:
- A high-impact finance leadership role
- Competitive remuneration and benefits (Basic salary up to RM 12,000)
- A supportive company environment with significant growth opportunities