Job Description

Lead day-to-day finance for an ODM manufacturer supplying Watsons, Guardian and any other related business stakeholders. Ensure timely month-end close, ERP monitoring & data integrity, practical product costing and inventory control, disciplined working capital, accurate trade-spend accruals and MFRS-compliant statutory/reporting.o Stakeholders: Operations, QA/RA, Supply Chain, Sales/Key Accounts (Watsons & Guardian),IT/ERP vendor, External Auditors, Tax Agents & IPO Consultantso Expected to act as a business co-pilot balancing financial prudence with strategic foresight to support the company's growth and profitability goals.o The ideal candidate is meticulous, analytical, proactive, and committed to excellence in financial stewardship.

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 102inventories, 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.

Costing & Inventory (Practical Scope)

Maintain standard costs/BOM basics and quarterly cost roll-ups; validate WIP & finished goods valuation. Track PPV, usage/yield, scrap/expiry; work with Operations on corrective actions and NRV testing.

Commercial Finance (Watsons/Guardian)

Own trade spends accruals and deduction reconciliation; manage claims settlement and disputes. Provide simple SKU/customer margin views, support promo ROI post-evaluations.

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 statusand error-queue clearance. Govern master data (item, BOM, customer, vendor, terms); maintain change logs andapprovals. 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 Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: RM5,000.00 - RM15,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Additional leave Cell phone reimbursement Free parking Health insurance Maternity leave Meal provided Opportunities for promotion Parental leave Professional development
Application Question(s):

What is your Expected Salary? What is your Current Salary? How long is your Notice Period? Total year experience in Manufacturing / FMCG industry, External Audit?
Work Location: In person