Job Description

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Reporting to the CEO, this role is responsible for preparing and overseeing the full spectrum of financial closing and reporting requirements and works closely with outsourced accounting service provider in managing the month end close process. This includes companies in the group located in Malaysia.

The Finance Manager also works with the operations team to ensure gross margin is captured accurately and timely settlement of payments.

Typical Tasks

• Build relationships and manage service levels with outsourced accounting service provider supporting the preparation of financial statements
• Provide information to outsourced accounting service provider required for a timely close
• Review for completeness of monthly and yearly transactions in balance sheet and profit & loss to ensure they are appropriately recorded in an effective manner
• Reconciliation of trading profit and loss with financial accounting records
• Manage cash flow for the various companies and work closely with bankers, including preparation of payments to suppliers
• Responsible for payroll and claims disbursements
• Liaise with tax agents for filing of corporate tax
• Coordinate and manage the audit process with external auditors
• Liaise and communicate with company secretary when necessary
• Ad hoc duties as requested by CEO

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or equivalent professional accounting qualification, CA/CPA required
• Experience within commodities industry preferred but not essential
• Able to operate with a high degree of autonomy, organise and prioritise workload
• Highly collaborative with excellent communication skills
• Well-organised with attention to details