Finance Manager (Trading & Distribution)

About the Company

This employer is a leading oversea life sciences and laboratory products distribution group with operations in Malaysia and other Southeast Asian market.

About the Job

Looking for an experienced finance professional to lead regional finance operations, oversee financial reporting and consolidation, and manage the overall accounting team.

The role also involves working closely with different departments to support business decisions and ensure smooth financial operations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee regional financial reporting and group consolidation, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statements, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Manage the full spectrum of accounting operations, including AP, AR and GL, while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Lead budget preparation, financial forecasting and performance monitoring, providing variance analysis and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Manage financial risks, internal controls and corporate expense allocations across various profit centres to ensure effective financial management.
• Work closely with sales, operations and supply chain teams to provide financial insights and support business planning and decision-making.
• Oversee external audits, tax compliance, transfer pricing matters and ensure adherence to LHDN e-invoicing requirements and IRBM regulations.
• Lead, coach and develop the regional finance and accounting team, ensuring operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field, with a professional qualification such as ACCA, ISCA or Chartered Accountant.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant accounting experience, with proven experience in leading teams and managing accounting operations.
• Experience in the trading and distribution industry is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, financial reporting and analysis.
• Proficient in ERP systems, with SAP experience and ERP implementation exposure being an added advantage.
• Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel (Pivot Table, VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint, with good communication and presentation skills.

What's on offer:

• An opportunity to gain hands-on experience in full-set accounting
• Competitive remuneration (overall package up to RM 12,000/month)