Senior Manager, Finance & Treasury

Responsibility:-

• Lead and oversee two key teams of finance staff who are responsible for financial reporting of a listed REIT and Treasury.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of monthly financial and management reports including financial performance analysis, quarterly forecast and annual budget.
• Ensure the readiness of business performance review reports for presentation to the board and the management.
• Ensure timely completion of quarterly audit review, year-end audit and annual report.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and submission of annual audited financial statements and statutory reports including quarterly Bursa results announcements, REITs returns, etc.
• Ensure statutory compliance of listed REIT.
• Ensure timely completion and submission of tax computation and tax filing.
• Oversee, review and/or advise on the accounting system, accounting treatments and procedures to ensure full compliance with statutory reporting requirements and financial reporting standards.
• Review and advise on the standard operating procedures relevant to the business to further improve operational efficiency and adherence to internal control requirements.
• Responsible for full spectrum of treasury management including cash management, bank account administration, forex management, loan treasury operations, loan documentation and compliance;
• Oversee cash and liquidity needs, negotiate with bank for the best interest rate for cash optimization and/or efficient management of treasury transactions.
• Evaluate opportunities for improvement, identify control gap and provide value added recommendations to mitigate risks.
• Review borrowing policies and strategies in order to ensure efficient funds to conduct daily activities and meet financial obligations.
• Responsible for the preparation, collation and analysis of relevant management reports and approval papers. Advise on the proper documentation to be prepared and ensure safe keeping of the department’s written materials.
• Develop and maintain close coordination and productive working relationship between the Finance Department and other key departments at business level as well as HQ Office.
• Develop and maintain professional standards among finance team and to maintain the integrity of all systems and reports.
• Establish rapport with subordinates, create and maintain department morale and build team efforts to achieve excellent results.
• Ensure good team discipline in terms of adherence to company’s policies, attendance to the job scope and punctuality at work.
• Lead, provide guidance and delegate tasks to subordinates as well as assess their performance. Supervise and monitor their job scope for purposes of satisfactory job completion. Motivate and mentor subordinates towards self-improvement and better job performance.
• Assist in new system implementation or system enhancement projects.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, tax agent, government authorities and banks on related matters.
• Assist the Chief Financial Officer in areas such as internal control and regulatory compliance issues.
• Conduct succession planning to ensure sustainability of the department and overall company’s interests

Requirement:-

• At least a Degree in Accountancy and a member of MIA or of an equivalent professional body.
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant working experience with 5 years at the managerial position in a similar capacity.
• Experience in listed REITs will be an added advantage.
• Possesses extensive knowledge of SAP & Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards.
• Technically sound and possesses extensive knowledge of Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards and understand property fund guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of country specific local rules and regulations in the area of treasury, cash and financial risk management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills & able to interact with all levels.
• Strong negotiation and business planning skills.
• A demonstrated understanding of retail or real estate than can add value to the company in the future.
• A strategic, proactive, customer focused individual with strong analytical skills.
• Good written and communication skills.
• Good team player.
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Flexible and result-oriented in approach.
• Proven ability to be able to prioritize and manage multiple projects, as well as solve problems in a timely manner.