Job Detail

Company Background
1. Privately owned with >60 yrs in manufacturing technologies & specialty chemicals for pharma, nutritional, animal health, food, & confectionery industries
2. Global sales turnover of >USD750m with 2,500 employees across 11 mfg facilities (7 film coatings plants) & 22 technical service labs
3. NorthEast &SEAregion
– >500employees
– Currently 2 mfg plants in Shanghai (China) & Shizuoka (Japan) + new facility in Johore (Malaysia)
4. Malaysia New Manufacturing Facility –
– Focus: Advanced Film Coatings
– USD50m investment +200,000 sq ft site + 55 headcounts
– Completion by July 2025 (SOP)

Team Structure
1. This position to be fully base in manufacturing site at SiLC, Iskandar Puteri
2. Direct report to Finance Manager, APAC (base in China)
3. Support site management and team on site finance/accounting matters

Position Summary
1. This position will conduct Malaysia site accounting operations, support financial reporting and local tax. This position is based in Johor, Malaysia.

Responsibilities & Duties
1. Daily accounting and financial close
– Process day-to-day accounting for payment requests and intercompany transactions
– Conduct month-end closing for Malaysia, ensure accurate and timely financial close and reporting
– Prepare account reconciliation timely and follow up discrepancies
2. Fixed assets and costing
– Ensure accurate and timely recording of fixed assets in accordance with US GAAP and local statutory requirement, including new assets creation, appropriate depreciation, assets transfer, disposal or retirement
– Ensure accurate and timely product cost set up through understanding of production process and coordination with relevant departments; Monitor cost variance from budget and standard; Investigate root causes of cost variances; make proposal of cost saving initiatives
– Lead and coordinate annual physical fixed assets process and annual physical inventory process
– Closely work with Manager on UAT of fixed assets and cost accounting for Malaysia site
3. Local STAT and tax
– Assist Manager on local STAT financial report and STAT audit preparation, coordinate with local auditor
– Support tax filing through collaboration with external tax advisors, assist Manager on TP documentation

Requirement
1. Bachelor's degree or above in accounting, finance, or a related field
2. At least 5 years working experience in MNC companies with strong accounting skills; manufacturing cost accounting experience is a plus
3. Understanding of Malaysia local principles and experience of Malaysia tax is preferred
4. Experience of Oracle is a plus
5. Good in English; Chinese oral communication skill is a plus

Personal Trait Profile
1. Proactive problem-solving mindset and style
2. Strong interpersonal skills with cross-functional teams
3. Self-discipline, patient, curious and a fast learner

Interview Arrangement
Round 1 : HR Manager – Virtual
Round 2: Finance Manager, APAC – Virtual
Round 3: Site Manager – Physical & NESEA Regional Finance Director – Virtual

Kindly contact Ms Rachel  at  +6019-772 2619 for further details or send your resume to [rachel.gan@cityrecruit.com.my ]

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Kindly contact Mr Edwin +6012 692 5453 or send your resume to [crcs-my-recruitment@cityrecruit.com.my ]