Finance Manager

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure accurate and timely month-end closing processes, including preparation and approval of financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement) and tax computations.
• Prepare and present detailed monthly financial reports, including forecasts and variance analyses.
• Oversee day-to-day financial operations including invoicing, collections, petty cash management, and other transactions.
• Manage accounts receivable, ensuring timely collection and monitoring of overdue accounts.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, including preparation, review, and approval of the company budget.
• Conduct financial forecasting and monitor budgetary performance, analyzing variances and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain effective relationships with bankers, auditors, and tax authorities.
• Facilitate smooth audit processes and collaborate with external agents on tax, audit, and banking matters.
• Conduct strategic data analysis, research, and financial modeling to support senior leadership in decision-making.
• Provide insights into spending trends, cost-saving opportunities, and margin improvements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, regulatory requirements, and statutory obligations.
• Monitor and manage financial accounting systems to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Gain and apply knowledge of local country rules and regulations relevant to each event location to ensure compliance with regional financial practices and statutory requirements.
• Support project analysis and validation of financial plans.
• Address ad-hoc financial requests and provide strategic recommendations.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced industry with a leading book retailer and event organizer.
• Be part of a passionate team dedicated to the world of books and making a significant impact.
• Enjoy a leadership role with the autonomy and resources to drive strategic initiatives and achieve impressive results.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree, Professional Degree (ACCA, CIMA, CPA or its equivalent);
• Prior work experience in retail industry will be an added advantage;
• Achievement oriented, self-starter, independent and possess high degree of self-motivation, result-oriented and able to work under pressure;
• Meticulous, resourceful and innovative with positive work attitude;
• Results oriented, pro-active, able to meet datelines, reliable, open-minded with good communication skill;
• Demonstrate fluency in both written and spoken English, Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin;

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position will be based at our HQ office in Section 33, Shah Alam.
• Working days are Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm.
• The candidate should be prepared for flexibility when required, including working extra hours, weekends and public holidays, to ensure the successful execution of time-sensitive initiatives.
• The candidate should be willing to travel for work purposes as needed.