Malaysia - Finance Manager

Who we are?

At Inchcape Shipping Services, our vision is to have a connected world, in which our customers trade successfully and make better decisions in every port, everywhere. We use technology and our global network to help our partners connect to a smoother, smarter ocean. Inchcape combines its worldwide infrastructure with local expertise through our global network of over 240 proprietary offices, across 60 countries and a team of more than 2,500 committed professionals. Our diverse global customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container, and bulk commodity sectors as well as naval, government and intergovernmental organizations.

We have an ambitious growth model and a career here is certainly going to be a rewarding one that will allow you to bring your skills & experience. We embrace change and are open to new thinking and pushing for positive change in our industry.

Business Need / Purpose of Role

Working in Finance Shared Service Centre (FSSC) located in Malaysia, managing the entire local finance operations and supporting the global group holdings GL closing.

Ensure effective and efficient management of the local books of accounts, finalization of accounts and invoice generation. Prior experience in a finance shared services entity with R2R experience. Experience in dealing with VAT returns, TAX returns and tax filings, maintaining fixed asset register, liaison with auditors and vendors.

Duties & Responsibilities

Finance Process Management & Reporting

• Responsible for accurate book closure and monthly account finalization.
• Analyse variances in the profit and loss account.
• Ensure timely vendor payments and accurate inter-company invoices, as per Group guidelines.
• Manage group inter-company recharges and reconciliations.
• Contribute to the determination of transfer pricing
• Ensure accurate payroll calculation, reconciliation, and regulatory filings.
• Upload month-end data to Hyperion and prepares management report packs.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliation and aging calculations.
• Manage revenue recognition, lease accounting, and financial statement consolidation.
• Liaise with banks and vendors as required
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors and tax inspectors.
• Provide financial data analysis and insights to stakeholders as required

Cash flow & treasury management

• Work closely with Global finance teams to improve aging of receivables
• Work with country operations on supplier management by following Group procurement policy

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure internal controls and compliance with Corporate Handbook, Quality &/or any other documented financial practice
• Co-responsible for the overall control system and environment with Area General Managers
• Ensure local statutory compliance on corporate, tax and ROC matters

Team Leadership:

• Lead and supervise the Geneal Ledger team in Malaysia, ensuring effective collaboration and performance.
• Distribute workload evenly among team members.
• Address specific internal customer service site issues as needed.

Key Deliverables:

Financial Reporting:

• Accurate book closure and monthly account finalization.
• Variance analysis in the profit and loss account.
• Preparation of management report packs.

Inter-Company Transactions:

• Timely vendor payments and accurate inter-company invoices.
• Management of group inter-company recharges and reconciliations.

Compliance and Governance:

• Ensure internal controls and compliance with corporate policies.
• Address local statutory requirements related to corporate, tax, and ROC matters.

Cash Flow and Treasury Management:

• Collaborate on receivables aging improvement.
• Follow Group procurement policy for supplier management.

Key Deliverables:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced IT skills (MS - Query/ Excel)
• Indian tax experience
• Quick self- learner
• Proactive, dynamic and innovative
• Working in a shared service centre environment
• Fluent in English
• Experience working in a multi-national/international company

Desirable:

• Experience in managing Group Consolidation
• Experience in Ship and Port agency related field
• Knowledge of UNIT4 accounting system
• Familiar with multinational or international company setting.
• Experienced in working within a shared service environment.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum 6 years of accounting experience, with knowledge of regional accounting/tax regulations.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (such as Accounting, Finance, or Business).
• Professional certification (e.g., CA, CPA) is preferred

Why Inchcape Shipping Services?

We believe in building a diverse and high performing workforce, that works together to provide our customers with the exceptional service they deserve. To reach the highest standards we depend on our people, their welfare, training, and expertise. We realize the value of our staff and know that your unique experiences, skills, and passions will help you to build a rich and rewarding career in our dynamic industry.

Our values are at the center of everything we do, and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate and fully adopt these:

Global Perspective - we connect the world and see the bigger picture.

The Power of People - we rely on the strength of local agent knowledge and relationships.

Progress - we adopt new thinking and push for positive change in our industry.

In return, we will offer you:

A diverse range of benefits, depending on your geographical location. Globally as a minimum you will receive:

• Life assurance
• Healthcare
• Competitive salary
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Values Award celebration events
• Team building days

Plus, much more!

Inchcape Shipping Services is looking for people who are willing to think about the future...and think big. We're looking for people who are ready to take on the most significant challenges of their careers.

If you think that you have the right skills, knowledge, and attitude to join our team, then we invite you to apply to this advert!

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Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work documentation depending upon your geographical location.

Inchcape is an Equal Employer and equality; diversity and inclusion are at the center of everything we do. We recognize that our customers, colleagues, contractors, and other partners are central to our success and that we work in a diverse society. We acknowledge not only our legal, but also our moral responsibility to ensure all groups have equality of opportunity.

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