Group Finance Manager

About the company: The employer is a leading multinational corporation with a strong presence in retail and consumer sector. With outlets across Malaysia, the company is listed on the stock exchange in Malaysia.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes
• Prepare management accounts, consolidated financial statements, quarterly financial reports, and annual financial statements
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS)
• Perform financial analysis and variance reporting
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly announcements, annual reports, corporate governance disclosures, and sustainability-related financial disclosures
• Liaise with company secretaries, auditors, and advisers for Bursa-related submissions
• Ensure reporting deadlines are met for all Bursa Malaysia requirements
• Coordinate annual budget exercises
• Prepare periodic forecasts and cash flow projections
• Monitor business performance against budget or forecast
• Conduct variance analysis and provide recommendations to management
• Support strategic planning through financial modelling and analysis
• Monitor cash flow and liquidity positions
• Manage banking and financing arrangements
• Optimize working capital
• Monitor foreign exchange and interest rate exposures
• Support dividend payment planning and execution
• Ensure timely submission of tax returns and statutory filings
• Manage corporate income tax, SST, withholding tax, and other tax matters
• Support tax planning initiatives and tax audits
• Monitor changes in accounting standards, tax regulations, and reporting requirements
• Coordinate annual statutory audits
• Liaise with external auditors and internal auditors
• Address audit findings and implement corrective actions
• Support mergers and acquisitions, due diligence exercises, and investment evaluations
• Assist in fund-raising activities and corporate exercises
• Participate in ERP implementation and finance transformation projects
• Prepare financial analyses for strategic initiatives and Board presentations
• Supervise accountants and finance executives
• Review work and ensure quality standards are maintained
• Coach and develop finance team members
• Drive continuous improvement in finance processes and systems
• Identify and monitor financial and operational risks
• Support Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) initiatives
• Ensure compliance with company policies and governance frameworks
• Monitor related-party transactions and financial controls
• Work closely with CFO, Audit Committee, external auditors, Company Secretary, bankers, tax authorities, and operational department heads