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• 15 Jun 2026

  Accounting & Finance Manager

  Malaysia

  Permanent Position

  Our client is a global leader in decorative surfacing solutions, offering innovative laminates and specialty materials for commercial and residential applications. The company is recognized for its strong design capabilities, sustainability focus, and extensive presence across international markets.
  Job Description

  1. Accounting and Financial Reporting - Immediate Focus (Malaysia ), Phased Expansion (Singapore ,

  Indonesia & Middle East):

  · Entity Management: Manage daily accounting documents, receipts, and payment

  transactions specifically for the Malaysia entity.

  · Ledger Oversight: Monitor general ledger activities to ensure absolute accuracy and

  completeness of all accounting records.

  · Financial Closing: Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing

  processes and reporting in strict compliance with local GAAPs and group requirements.

  · Costing & Inventory: Manage product costing, standard costing, inventory valuation, and

  variance analysis.

  · Analysis & Commentary: Provide detailed variance analysis, monthly financial reviews,

  and insightful business commentaries to management.

  · Audit Coordination: Coordinate and manage both internal and external audit processes,

  ensuring swift resolution of any audit findings.
  
  

  2. Operational Finance

  · Transaction Management: Prepare, verify, and approve daily operational finance

  transactions including fund transfers, supplier payments, and expense claims.

  · Cash Flow & Capital: Oversee regional working capital and continuously monitor cash

  flow forecasts.
  
  

  3. Budgeting and Forecasting

  · Financial Planning: Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecast cycles for the

  assigned regions.

  · Performance Tracking: Monitor and evaluate actual business performance against established budgets and forecasts.
  
  

  4. Tax Compliance

  · Tax Management: Ensure full compliance with corporate income tax, withholding tax,

  indirect taxes (SST/GST/VAT), and other applicable statutory taxes across the regional

  scope.

  · Transfer Pricing: Provide accurate financial information and review comprehensive

  transfer pricing documentation.

  · Group Reporting: Prepare and review specialized tax reporting packages as dictated by

  group requirements.

  Expires on 15 Aug 2026

  Posted By

  Joanne MAH ( https://about.peoplefirst.jobs/joanne.mah)

  Tel: +60163094655

  joanne.mah@peoplefirst.jobs

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  Requirements

  · Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline.

  
  · Professional Certification: CA, ACCA, or CPA qualification is highly preferred.

  
  · Technical Skills:

  o Strong command of IFRS and local GAAPs across Southeast Asia and the Middle

  East.

  o Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Teams, SharePoint, etc.).
  
  

  · Soft Skills: Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with a proven tracking

  record of managing remote teams and working effectively with cross-cultural

  stakeholders.
  
  

  · Key Attributes: Highly detail-oriented, organized, and capable of delivering accurate

  results under tight deadlines.
  
  

  · Mobility: Willing and able to travel within Malaysia and overseas as required