Finance Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the full spectrum of finance and accounting functions.

• Prepare timely monthly management accounts, financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis.

• Manage construction progress claims, variation orders (VOs), and Work-in-Progress (WIP) revenue recognition.

• Monitor project costing, project profitability, and overall financial performance.

• Oversee Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Bill of Materials (BOM), inventory valuation, and inventory costing.

• Manage cross-border trade documentation, including Certificates of Origin (CO) via DagangNet.

• Prepare and monitor monthly rolling cash flow forecasts to support project timelines, inventory procurement, and working capital requirements.

• Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, collections, banking facilities, and treasury functions.

• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end financial closing.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team to ensure operational efficiency and accurate financial reporting.

• Oversee annual audits, tax computations, Sales & Service Tax (SST) submissions, and ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.

• Develop and strengthen financial policies, internal controls, governance, and risk management practices.

• Collaborate closely with Sales, Purchasing, Project, Site, and Operations teams to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.

• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, bankers, company secretaries, regulatory authorities, and other external stakeholders.

• Drive continuous process improvements and establish scalable finance operations to support business growth.

• Perform any other ad hoc duties as assigned by Management from time to time.

JOB REQUIREMENT:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, or professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, MIA, or CPA.

• 3–5 years of experience in corporate finance, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or team lead role.

• Strong preference for candidates with experience in construction project accounting and manufacturing or trading environments, particularly with inventory and costing management.

• Proficient in accounting and ERP systems such as SQL, AutoCount, UBS, SAP, or Xero, with strong advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Business proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Ability to speak Mandarin is a strong advantage, especially for communication with regional suppliers in the lighting and trading industry.

• Able to work independently with strong self-discipline

• Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines

• Willing to travel for site visits when required