Job Description

A well-established public-listed manufacturer with a strong export presence across international markets is entering an exciting new phase, with a refreshed senior leadership team now in place. They are looking for a strong finance leader to strengthen and drive the finance function forward.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this person will oversee the full finance and accounting operations across the group's entities and lead a finance team of 10, playing a key role in shaping processes, controls and team performance.

Why should you apply

Key leadership role working directly with the CFO and senior management team
Genuine opportunity to drive change and make a visible impact on the finance function
Exposure to a well-established public-listed manufacturer with international reach
Attractive performance bonus, travel allowance, medical coverage and annual leave
Flexible working hours
Strong career advancement opportunity

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Key responsibilities

Lead a finance team of approximately 10 people, including a Finance Managers and Senior/Executives
Oversee the full accounting scope across GL, AP, AR, fixed assets and intercompany transactions
Lead monthly, quarterly and year-end closing, management reporting and group consolidation, including overseas subsidiaries
Support quarterly Bursa reporting, annual report schedules and Board/management papers
Coordinate budgeting and rolling forecasts, and provide analysis of margins, profitability and performance by product, customer and channel
Drive manufacturing costing, inventory valuation and variance analysis together with Production and Purchasing
Oversee cash flow, working capital, treasury, banking and foreign currency exposure
Strengthen internal controls, policies and SOPs, and coordinate with internal and external auditors, tax agents and company secretaries
Drive process and system improvements to reduce manual work and improve reporting turnaround, including ERP enhancements
Act as a change leader, building a stronger, more disciplined and high-performing finance team

Role requirements

8-12 years of accounting and finance experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial capacity
Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, MIA or equivalent
Manufacturing or FMCG background with hands-on product costing and inventory accounting exposure
Combination of business controlling and financial accounting experience
Bursa reporting or public-listed company experience is highly preferred
Exposure to group consolidation and overseas entities is an advantage
Strong Excel and ERP skills NetSuite experience is an advantage
A confident, decisive leader who is comfortable driving change and challenging the status quo
Willing to be based in Klang