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