Assistant Financial Controller - Company : Timberland Lifestyle Brand Malaysia Sdn Bhd

Timberland Lifestyle Brand Malaysia Sdn Bhd

Assistant Financial Controller Post Date: 24 Aug 09

This position is based in Mid Valley, Kuala Lumpur

You will report to Singapore Financial Controller and as an active business partner with the country manager. You will issue accurate financial information and implement local controls, provide business analysis to assist delivery of P/L and cash flow targets. You will proactively interact with other functions to optimize use of the subsidiary’s assets and develop reliability of forecast and budget.

Responsibilities:

• You will head the Finance Department in the Malaysia office and perform full spectrum of financials pertaining to reporting and performance of the business unit.
• Analyse financial and business information and identify variances and propose solutions and actions.
• Generate monthly forecasts and analyse the information against budget. Develop and manage planning cycles – long range plan and budgets.
• Work with business managers in financial analysis to support business plans, pricing and tactical business decisions.
• Evaluate, review and prepare recommendation on proposals pertaining to financial expenditure.
• Active involvement in the inventory and debt management process so as to optimize working capital and maximize cash flow.
• Ensure the development and maintenance of sound business practices and controls necessary to protect the company’s assets and interests and further ensure these practices are adhered to.
• Provide support and information relating to finance to other functions.
• Handle non-routine special projects and reporting requirements.
• Partner with HR to manage 3rd party payroll service-provider.
• Manage external relationship with bankers, auditors and legal professionals and other relevant external contacts.
• In charge of year-end statutory books; ensure legal, tax and social compliance

Requirements:

• Degree in Accountancy/CPA/ACCA/MIA with at least 5 years of relevant experience in wholesale/retail/trading industry.
• Has worked in MNC environment with financial planning & analysis experience (forecasting & budgeting) is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal skill and able to deal with people at all levels.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Highly motivated, independent and self-driven.
• Ability to motivate and lead team members.
• Excellent excel skills is required.
• Proficient in English, Mandarin and Malay.
• SAP and Hyperion Financial Management system experience will be an added advantage.
• Willingness to travel when required.
  

Successful applicants will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration and benefits package. In addition, Timberland offers employees casual dress environment, 40 hours of paid community service leave and generous employee discounts. To learn more about Timberland, visit us on-line at www.timberland.com

Please send your detailed resume by email before 5 Sep 2009 to:

Director, Human Resources

Email: sgrecruit@timberland.com

Assistant Financial Controller - Company : Flextronics Manufacturing (HK) Ltd

Flextronics Manufacturing (HK) Ltd

Assistant Financial Controller - Wujiang, Suzhou based Employer ref no.: Posted on: 31 Jul 2009

Principle Accountabilities:

The Manager will:

• Lead weekly, monthly and quarterly close, budgeting and long range planning and forecasting for department
• Prepare and communicate variance analyses and other ad hoc analyses
• Manage Sarbanes Oxley compliance for financial reporting
• Compile and present business analysis to senior leadership team
• Prepare presentations including quarterly business reviews, annual budgets and long term strategic planning initiatives
• Establish Operational objectives and assignments
• Provide feedback and coaching to finance team
• Ad-hoc task assigned by Financial Controller
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in accounting & finance or related
• 8 years experience in finance and at least 2 years in managerial position
• Good experience in drawing business process (can write process documents)
• Sound knowledge and experience in ERP system
• Previous experience in US GAAP and Costing, and hands on experience in preparing PL forecast
• Stable job history
• Willing to work under pressure and tight reporting deadline
• Manufacture environment working experience preferred
• SOX compliance experience preferred
• Fluent in oral and written English, can attend con call
  

Please send your resume to queen.cai@cn.flextronics.com

Please indicate Flextronics's reference no. on your application. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only.