Financial Specialist
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Specialist to ensure financial integrity and bridge site operations with corporate requirements. The role involves managing capital expenditure, ensuring financial compliance, and driving month-end closing processes. You will act as a strategic advisor to cross-functional teams to translate financial data into actionable insights.
Responsibilities
- Lead month-end closing and financial reporting
- Manage full Capex lifecycle and ROI analysis
- Ensure SOX and internal control compliance
- Oversee local tax filings and incentives
- Improve accounting processes using SAP
Required Skills
- 5+ years finance experience in manufacturing
- Advanced SAP proficiency
- Balance sheet and tax management expertise
- Excellent communication skills
- CPA/ACCA preferred
Job Details
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Balance Sheet Integrity: Lead the month-end closing process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Conduct rigorous balance sheet reconciliations and variance analyses to maintain total data transparency.
Capex Management: Oversee the capital expenditure lifecycle—from budget planning and ROI analysis to tracking, asset verification, and reporting. Ensure all Capex projects align with corporate governance and site operational requirements.
Internal Audit & Compliance: Serve as a key contact for internal and external audits. Drive adherence to SOX/Internal Control requirements and actively improve processes to strengthen the internal control environment.
Tax Management: Manage local tax compliance, including tax filings, deferred tax calculations, and coordination with tax agents. Provide operational support for tax incentive reporting (e.g., MIDA requirements where applicable).
Business Partnering & Communication: Act as a strategic advisor to operations and cross-functional teams. Translate financial data into actionable insights and influence decision-making through clear, professional communication.
Systems & Process Improvement: Leverage SAP and other ERP systems to automate accounting processes, simplify workflows, and improve data accuracy.
Requirements:
Experience: 5+ years of relevant finance experience, with a mandatory background in manufacturing environments and familiarity with Multi-National Corporation (MNC) cultures.
Technical Financial Expertise: Solid, hands-on experience in Balance Sheet reviews, Internal Audit/Control, and Tax management.
Capex Proficiency: Demonstrated experience in managing the full Capex lifecycle, including rigorous ROI analysis.
Proficiency: Proficiency in SAP is essential. Experience with other ERP systems, BI tools (e.g., Power BI), and Advanced Excel is highly valued.
Soft Skills: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and maintain a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Professional qualifications (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) are strongly preferred.