Finance & Accounts Manager

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Finance & Accounts Manager to join our team in Port Klang, Malaysia.

As part of the Senior Management team of AHK Malaysia, the candidate will be responsible for the finance function of Alfred H Knight (Malaysia) Sbn Bhd. The candidate will ensure the accurate and timely submission of management accounts to group standards, whilst also ensuring that anything reported is both consistent and adheres to local GAAP, group policies and procedures.

The candidate will be responsible for the finance function of 4 offices across Malaysia and Thailand - Penang, Johor, Port Klang and Phuket. The candidate is expected to not only have strong technical skills but also to gain a thorough understanding of the business to enable the reporting of insightful financial information. This will mean involvement in all aspects of the business such as operations, commercials, legal and human resources, in what is considered very much a ‘Business Partnering’ role.

The ideal candidate will have experience implementing strong financial controls and working with operations and senior management to improve financial performance.

ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people.

Click here to find out more about AHK.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure, ensuring compliance with deadlines, establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with department staff and non-finance staff
• Strong technical and analytical accounting skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to comprehend and communicate financial data in a relevant and concise way both orally and in the development of written documents, reports and financial information.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan, manage and prioritise workload to ensure all key deadlines are met
• Ability to manage and develop direct report staff
• Experienced in managing relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• Fully fluent in English and Bahasa.

Required Work Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant work experience in finance and accounting.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Applications.
• Knowledge of taxation laws in Malaysia
• Experience in integrating a new finance software package.
• Experience in payroll.

Required Qualifications

• Qualified CPA (or equivalent including CIMA/ACCA) accountant
• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Accounting.

Required Languages

• Fluent in both English and Malay languages for business

BENEFITS

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including medical insurance.

If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.