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

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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.