Finance & Account Manager

Job Title: Finance & Accounts Manager

Reports To: Assistant General Manager
Team: Accounts Leader, Senior Accounts Executive, Accounts Executive, Accounts Assistant

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee the full set of company accounts.

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

• Ensure accurate, timely reporting in line with company policies and accounting standards.

• Manage budgeting, cash flow forecasts, and financial projections.

• Monitor actual performance against budget and explain variances.

Analysis & Business Support

• Perform financial and variance analysis (sales, cost, gross profit, SG&A, inventory).

• Translate financial results into clear business insights for management.

• Identify financial risks, improvement opportunities, and cost control measures.

• Support strategic and operational decision-making with meaningful analysis.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with accounting, tax, and statutory requirements.

• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, bankers, and authorities.

• Assist in audits and regulatory reporting.

• Act as custodian of company assets and support expense control.

Operations & Collaboration

• Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams.

• Ensure financial data reflects actual operational performance.

• Improve reporting formats, analysis methods, and internal processes.

• Drive continuous improvement in finance operations.

Team Leadership

• Supervise and guide the accounts team.

• Review team outputs for accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.

• Coach team members to strengthen analytical and reporting skills.

Others

• Perform ad hoc duties as assigned by management.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

• Timely monthly closing and reporting.

• Accuracy and reliability of financial reports.

• Quality of financial analysis and actionable insights.

• Effective collaboration with other departments.

• Responsiveness to management requests.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance (ACCA / CAT / CIMA preferred).

• IFRS knowledge preferred.

• Minimum 3-5 years of managerial experience.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Business-oriented mindset with high integrity and accountability.

• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Word BI tools are an advantage.

• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia Chinese is an added advantage.