Accounts and Finance Manager - Shah Alam (Native Mandarin speakers)

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Accounting Operations

• Oversee daily operations of the accounting department, including:

  • Monthly and year-end processes

  • Accounts payable and receivable

  • Cash receipts and general ledger

  • Payroll and utilities

  • Treasury, budgeting, and cash forecasting

  • Revenue and expenditure variance analysis

  • Capital assets and trust account reconciliations

  • Fixed asset and debt activity management

• Monitor and analyze accounting data, preparing financial reports and statements.

• Review financial documents before submission to Management and HQ in Japan.

• Ensure timely and accurate monthly financial reporting.

• Review and approve salary disbursements and other payables.

• Oversee cash flow planning and propose financing solutions when required.

Compliance, Auditing & Process Improvement

• Ensure the successful continuation of the accounting outsourcing project (from Regional HQ in Singapore) and support regional finance activities in Southeast Asia.

• Meet financial accounting objectives and maintain accurate fiscal records.

• Prepare annual business plans and five-year financial plans.

• Coordinate and complete annual audits and tax computations.

• Establish and enforce proper accounting policies, methods, and principles.

• Improve financial systems and procedures, initiating corrective actions as needed.

Strategic Financial Planning & Advisory

• Provide financial recommendations to Management regarding asset management, budgeting, and financial positioning.

• Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance with Internal Controls, Corporate Accounting Regulations, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 standards.

• Manage the accounting software system.

• Coordinate Board of Directors (BOD) and Annual General Meeting (AGM) meetings, including documentation compilation.

• Work closely with the Company Secretary to comply with the Companies Act requirements.

Requirements:

• Education: Degree in Accounting / Finance, Professional Accounting qualification.

• Experience:

  • Prior experience leading an Accounts team (managing at least two executives).

  • Experience in tax computation, external audit financial statement preparation, liaising with the company secretary, and preparing BOD accounting reports.

  • Some knowledge of project accounting/cost accounting (e.g., profit/loss by sales order, work-in-progress tracking, labour and transportation costs, variance analysis).

  • Experience working with regional group companies is an advantage.

• Technical Skills:

  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office, accounting software, and databases.

  • Ability to manipulate large data sets.

  • Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, accounting principles, regulations, and laws.

• Language Proficiency:

  • Fluent in English.

  • Proficiency in Mandarin or Japanese is an added advantage.

• Soft Skills:

  • Strong leadership and supervisory skills.

  • High attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Responsible, independent, and eager to learn.