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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

• 15 Jun 2026

  Financial Controller

  Malaysia

  Permanent Position

  Our client is a globally recognized leader in climate innovation, offering advanced HVAC solutions, building management systems, and energy-efficient technologies. With a strong presence across multiple industries and regions, the company is committed to driving sustainability and delivering innovative solutions that enhance comfort, productivity, and environmental performance.
  Job Description

  Principal Responsibilities

  •        Provide leadership and financial expertise to address and seek opportunities for continuing growth and margin expansion.

  •        Work closely with business leaders to provide needed financial counsel and support for decision making, and in-depth financial and operational analysis to drive profitable and sustainable business growth and operation productivity improvement.

  •        Lead annual AOP and LRP (long range planning) processes and provide accurate and meaningful financial information and provide interpretive, value-added guidance in addition to standard reporting and data compilation required for the business to achieve its financial objectives.

  •        Ensure that proper processes are in place for the accurate forecasting of sales, costs, working capital, fixed capital investments and return on investment.

  •        Oversee credit and collection initiatives to ensure that credit policies are enforced throughout the organization and that timely collections are made.

  •        Assume responsibility for improving process efficiency and implementing cost controls/programs within the organization.

  •        Ensure that corporate reporting requirements are met in a timely fashion and in accordance with U.S. GAAP and other appropriate requirements, and that the business complies with components of Sarbanes-Oxley, especially for FICAP, SIC, SOX, FCPA and local statutory and tax requirement.

  •        Ensure all project recording and treatment (including booking/revenue, costs but not limited to them) are in line with relevant policies, LOA and processes

  •        Support other ad hoc financial professional tasks and projects in Malaysia/region

   

  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

  •        Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance at least 3 years in Finance Manager from reputable company or 6 years for non-reputable company. Must have Chartered Accountant recognized by MIA

  •        Strong understanding of sales office business, commercial operations and corporate processes.

  •        Solid understanding of ERP systems in terms of leveraging these systems to enhance functional efficiencies.

  •        Capability to manage risk and change, combined with hands-on experience in dealing with an unsettling economic environment in terms of being able to adapt and execute operational strategies accordingly.

  •        Must be able to work well and adapt to change in a fast-paced environment required

  •        Ability to thrive in a team environment and effectively communicate and collaborate across the organization

• 10 Nov 2022

  Regulatory Reporting, Accounting & Finance

  Hong Kong SAR

  Permanent Position

  Our client is the largest financial services group and the leading banking group in South East Asia.They are currently looking for a high calibre Regulatory Reporting, Accounting & Finance to join their Finance & Accounting team
  Job Description

  JOB HIGHLIGHTS

  • Excellent career exposure
  • Friendly and stable work environment
  • Convenient work location: Hong Kong Island 

   

  RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Prepare financial and regulatory reporting
  • Prepare Financial Disclosure Statement, Statistical Reports and Surveys as required by the regulators
  • Perform month-end / year-end losings
  • Assist in Taxation Function
  • Support other accounting and finance functions when required

  Expires on 31 Dec 2031

  Posted By

  Cay Li

  Tel: 6377 1286

  cayli@peoplesearch.jobs

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  Requirements

  REQUIREMENTS 

  • Bachelor degree holder in Accounting, Finance or related disciplines
  • Qualified accountant
  • 10 years+ working experience in financial control and regulatory reporting
  • Hands-on experience in preparing HKMA returns and surveys
  • Strong in problem solving, organizing and communication skills
  • Proficient in MS Office applications
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills and being a good team
  • Immediate availability is preferred

   

   

  Interested applicants please contact me at 6377 1286 or send your resume to Cay Li: cayli@peoplesearch.jobs

   

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