Job Description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Reporting & Compliance (MFRS):

Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis, budgets and rolling forecasts. Ensure statutory compliance under MFRS (incl. MFRS 15 revenue & trade spend, MFRS 102 inventories, MFRS 16 leases, MFRS 112 income taxes, MFRS 108 policies/estimates). Coordinate year-end audit (PBC schedules, walkthroughs) and tax/SST filings; remediate findings promptly. Implement/review provisions for rebates, returns, listing/slotting fees, chargebacks and penalties. Maintain fixed asset registers, calculating depreciation, and ensuring accurate asset tracking.

Cash & Working Capital:

Weekly cash outlook and 13-week liquidity view. Drive AR follow-ups, AP scheduling, and inventory hygiene (slow/near-expiry monitoring) to improve CCC.

ERP Monitoring & Data Integrity (Hands-On)

Perform daily ERP health checks: goods receipt/production/AR/AP postings, interface status and error-queue clearance. Govern master data (item, BOM, customer, vendor, terms); maintain change logs and approvals. Reconcile subledgers to GL (AR/AP/Inventory) and WMS to ERP stock; investigate variances. Review user access & controls (joiners/movers/leavers), run the month-end close checklist, and coordinate backups/simple DR drill with IT/vendor. Coordinate e-Invoice mapping/posting and customer EDI where relevant. Document SOPs/quick guides; drive light automations (journals/templates/reports).

Strategic Planning, Finance & Budgeting (Financial Leadership):

Ensure data security by backing up financial records and adhering to cybersecurity policies. supports the Acting CFO/FC/IPO Consultants in leading the annual budget, quarterly forecast, and long-term financial planning for the company. This includes coordinating inputs across departments, analysing business trends and preparing financial models to guide management decisions. Lead the annual budgeting cycle, consolidating departmental budgets and ensuring alignment with the company's strategic plan. Prepare quarterly forecasts and variance analyses with actionable insights for management review. Develop and maintain financial models for pricing, product profitability, cost optimisation and capital investment decisions. Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to assess business risks and opportunities under different market assumptions. Present financial dashboards and strategic KPIs to management for decision-making and performance tracking.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related discipline from a recognized university. 8 years total experience, especially in the manufacturing/FMCG industry, external audit background (Big 4 / mid-tier) strongly preferred. Professional Certification: Preferably a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) or holder of ACCA, CPA Australia, CIMA, or equivalent qualifications (partially qualified candidates with experience may be considered). Manufacturing exposure (pharma/nutraceutical/cosmeceutical/FMCG) with standard costing & inventory basics
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: RM8,000.00 - RM15,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Opportunities for promotion Professional development Vision insurance
Work Location: In person