Finance Manager - General Accounting

Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

About Toll GroupAt Toll, we do more than just logistics - we move the businesses that move the world. Our 16,000 team members can help solve any logistics, transport, or supply chain challenge – big or small. We have been supporting our customers for more than 130 years. Today, we support more than 20,000 customers worldwide with 500 sites in 27 markets, and a forwarding network spanning 150 countries. We are proudly part of Japan Post —Purpose of the Job:

Ensure all operational, financial, and HR objectives are achieved for the General Accounting team.
Lead and motivate the team to drive performance excellence and quality customer service within the Shared Service Team.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Oversee and manage the GL Asia’s General Accounting team, ensuring effective workflow and adherence to deadlines.
Ensure the timely preparation and accuracy of management financial reports to support business operations and decision-making.
Take ownership of financial accounting outcomes, addressing open items like accruals, provisions, and depreciation rates.
Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and procedures, identifying opportunities for efficiency gains.
Oversee compliance with company policies, statutory regulations, and reporting guidelines, especially in areas like tax, intercompany transactions, and fixed asset management.
Provide financial analysis of key metrics, such as working capital, financial trends, and balance sheet performance, and partner with the leadership team on budgeting and forecasting.
Manage and develop the finance team, ensuring appropriate staffing, training, performance coaching, and adherence to group policies and internal controls.

Essential Skills:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related quantitative field. A Master's degree or relevant professional certification (e.g., ACCA) is a plus.
Years of Experience: 8+ years of progressive experience in a finance or accounting role, including demonstrated leadership in managing and developing teams, with a proven track record of success.
Technical: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; expert in Microsoft Excel (macros, VLOOKUP, etc.) and SAP.
Business: Excellent business acumen, analytical ability, customer focus, and stakeholder management.
Data & Reporting: Proficient in data analysis and reporting, with expertise in Power BI.
Human Relations: Superior communication, leadership, change influence, and organizational skills.

What moves you?At Toll, you can help play a vital role in delivering what matters. From food, fuel, medicine and rescue services, we keep businesses and communities thriving. Every day brings change. We see that as an opportunity. To be curious. To ask the right questions. And build meaningful connections. Because finding new ways to solve problems is what we do. With a bold vision to expand our global reach, our 16,000+ people bring a passion for progress. We collaborate in friendly, caring teams, supported by approachable leaders who give us the autonomy to quickly make decisions with impact. Learn and grow with industry-leading training, alongside talented experts. Feel empowered to take on diverse challenges and new responsibilities to move you, our customers, and our world further.Are you excited about this role but are concerned you don’t meet all the requirements? If you have similar skills and are willing to learn then we encourage you to apply anyway. We know that some people hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Toll, we value a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re interested in this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly then please talk to us – you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have coming up.At Toll everyone is welcome including those of all ages, ethnicities, genders and abilities.To find out more about us visit www.careers.tollgroup.comYou must be entitled to work in Malaysia and be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including a criminal history check and medical.

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