Finance Manager

We are hiring for Finance Manager with minimum of 5 year's experience with the knowledge of the local accounting rules, regulations, and taxes in Malaysia or Singapore and is able to close full sets of book by him/her self.

Skills Required:

Finance Management:

• Should have hands-on experience in end-to-end accounting activities and book closures.
• Knowledge of the local accounting rules, regulations, and taxes in Malaysia or Singapore is a must.
• Manage and oversee the accounting, compliance, and audits in Malaysia or Singapore.
• Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the users and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (local GAAP).
• Participate in the development of internal financial and accounting policies and procedures. Implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures laid out
• Ensure that all statutory requirements of the organization (Income Tax, etc.), are met and that financial information is secure and stored in compliance with current legislation
• Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with the external auditors as necessary
• Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control and petty cash.
• Ensure that all transactions are appropriately supported, approved and authorised
• Have regular meetings with the team and improve the processes, turnaround time etc.
• Assist the Studio Head in efficiently managing the studio P&L and provide relevant financial insight to help achieve the studio’s profitability targets
• Manage the cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts in accordance with policy. Ensure that the cash needs of the company are maintained.
• Manage the acquisition of capital assets and ensure that assets are properly recorded, amortized, and disposed of as appropriate
• Good Communicator, “Make It Happen” attitude, and should be ready to work under pressure and long hours based on the business requirements

People Management and Development

• To effectively manage the performance of one or two team members by carrying out progress reviews and ensuring objectives and key outputs are effectively communicated throughout the department.
• Have a good working relationship with the team and other departments.
• Communicate effectively with the team on a regular basis ensuring information is clear, accurate, and timely.
• Encouraging team participation in the way information is relayed to and from the departments.

MIS and Reporting:

• Maintain financial records for each site / Line of Business in a manner that facilitates Management reports
• Assist FP&A teams with the preparation of budgets by providing relevant information on a regular basis
• Provide accurate and timely reporting on the financial activity of individual departments

Requirements

Proficiency in the use of computer programs for:

• Accounting ERP like Microsoft D365, MS Axapta will be a plus
• Good knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) in general and Excel in particular

Qualifications:

Educational Qualification: Minimum Bachelor’s degree, ideally Master’s degree, in a relevant field such as Commerce, Finance or Business Administration

Professional Qualification: Chartered Accountant / CPA / CMA / ICWA (not mandatory, but preferred)

Benefits

• Opportunities for promotion
• Casual (e.g. T-shirts)
• Medical
• Regular hours, Mondays - Fridays