Our client, a prominent international shipping company, is seeking a Finance Manager to lead their Malaysian financial operations. This is a critical leadership role for a qualified professional who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment and possesses the strategic mindset to drive business improvement.

Reporting to the Country Manager, with a matrix line to the Group Financial Controller, you will be the primary authority on all financial, management, and statutory reporting for the Malaysia business unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Reporting: Oversee the end-to-end production of monthly accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and provide insightful variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.
• Working Capital & Tax: Direct all aspects of accounts payable/receivable and manage comprehensive tax compliance, including VAT, corporate tax filings, and payroll reconciliations.
• Governance & Controls: Implement and document robust internal controls and accounting principles (IFRS) to ensure group and statutory consistency.
• Business Growth & M&A: Partner with senior leadership on financial due diligence for potential M&A opportunities and lead the integration of finance systems for new business ventures.
• People Leadership: Lead and mentor a dedicated team, fostering an engaging culture focused on performance development and operational excellence.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a commercially-minded finance leader who meets the following criteria:

• Qualifications: A University Degree and a full professional accounting qualification.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, with experience in shipping or logistics being necessary, ideally including an early career foundation in Audit (approx. 2 years).
• Technical Proficiency: Strong expertise in IFRS, statutory reporting for large corporations, and advanced proficiency in SAP, Power BI, and Excel.

This is a exciting opportunity to join a well established, international organisation and be part of their growth plans in APAC.