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Financial Accounting & Reporting

Oversee all plant-level accounting activities, including general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting.

• Ensure compliance with Malaysian GAAP and US GAAP reporting standards
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and review statutory financial statements and local filings.
• Coordinate with regional and corporate finance teams on consolidation and reporting requirements.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Establish and maintain a strong internal control framework, including compliance with SOX or equivalent corporate control standards.
• Lead risk assessments and ensure proper documentation of financial processes and controls.
• Coordinate internal and external financial and operational audits.
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen control effectiveness and operational efficiency.

Tax Management

• Manage all corporate tax, consumption tax (VAT equivalent), and local tax compliance in Malaysia, in close partnership with Corporate Tax
• Oversee tax filings, tax provisioning, and tax accounting.
• Monitor changes in Malaysian tax regulations and ensure compliance.
• Support tax planning initiatives & incentives in coordination with the Corporate tax team.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop the plant accounting and finance operations team.
• Build strong capabilities in financial controls, reporting, and compliance.
• Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Business Partnership

• Partner with plant leadership, operations, supply chain, and procurement to support financial decision-making.
• Support capital investment decisions using the right analytics.
• Work with Supply Chain to manage & optimize inventory, obsolescence and turns.
• Support plant initiatives such as automation, efficiency improvements, and financial systems upgrades.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA, Chartered Accountant, or equivalent certification preferred

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience in manufacturing environments
• Experience in Multinational companies
• Experience managing accounting operations for large-scale facilities
• Strong experience with internal controls, audit coordination, and tax compliance

Skills & Competencies

• Deep knowledge of US GAAP & Malaysian accounting standards and tax regulations
• Experience with SAP
• Strong understanding of SOX/ internal control frameworks
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across global teams

Key Success Factors

• Strong control mindset and commitment to financial integrity
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Proven capability to build and lead high-performing finance teams
• Strong collaboration with operations and corporate finance leadership

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

• Exposure to MNC Financial StandardsOpportunity to work with US GAAP, Malaysian GAAP, and SOX/internal control frameworks in a multinational environment.
• Strategic Finance Leadership RoleInvolvement goes beyond accounting into business partnership, supporting plant operations, capital investments, and strategic decision-making.
• End-to-End Finance OwnershipFull responsibility over plant-level accounting, reporting, tax compliance, audit coordination, and financial close processes.
• Strong Career Development in Manufacturing FinanceHands-on experience in a large-scale manufacturing setup, including inventory, cost control, and operational finance optimization.
• Leadership & Team Building Opportunity
  Chance to lead and develop a finance team while driving process improvements, compliance strength, and operational efficiency.