Finance Manager

Kardex specializes in innovative automated storage and retrieval solutions. We are seeking a motivated self-starter to join our team in the role of Finance Manager, to be based in Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic growing environment and contribute to the growth of our operations in the APAC region.
As we are expanding our business in the region, you will be responsible in managing the finance function of Kardex Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand). This role includes executing the budgeting and planning, financial and management reporting, and other finance related initiatives/projects. Operationally, your role includes daily accounting, management of tax, internal control, financial reports, cash flow and business partnering.

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Business Partnering 

• Lead the Accounting, Finance, Admin and Payroll functions in Kardex SEA – Remstar and Kardex AutoStore Business Units, partnering with cross function teams in Sales, Marketing and Operation functions.  

• Coordinate and provide Finance support across SEA that has AutoStore presence – Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and future set up.    

• Develop and control the company’s annual operating budget to ensure that all financial targets are met and financial and statutory regulations complied with. 

• Serve as a business partner to the other functions (New Business and Life Cycle Service) to drive business initiatives, growth, profitability, cost optimization, productivity and cash generation. 

• Closely collaborate with Regional Finance and HR Team, Kardex AutoStore Team. 

Legal, Compliance & Risk Management  

• Ensure local legal compliance such as corporate law, statutory law, contract law, tax law, labor law. 

• Follow closely Kardex internal rules and guidelines such as Kardex Core Values, Group Accounting and Reporting Manual (GARM), Level of Authority, Treasury Policy, Risk & Insurance Policy etc. 

• Support any internal and external audits as well as Tax Reporting. 

Financial Accounting & Reporting 

• Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements, Swiss GAAP and Group accounting policies and guidelines.

• Oversee and manage all local financial transactions, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal controls.

• Lead and ensure timely completion of the Month-End Closing process, in accordance with Group reporting requirements and deadlines.
• Provide local management and cost Center Owners with relevant management reports and costs, Capex & FTE reports. 
• Ensure proper revenue recognition, cash management, billing and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes in compliance with applicable financial regulations, Swiss GAAP and Group policies. 

Administration 

• Oversee and lead the Administrative and supporting functions, including office supplies and facilities, IT equipment and coordination with the Company Secretary, event coordinators and other external service providers.

REQUIREMENTS

• Successful University degree or professional qualification in Finance and Accounting 

• Minimum 5-7 years professional experience in Finance and Accounting. 

• Competent in financial software (SAP B1 and S4Hana, Cognos, etc). 

• Experience in financial planning, forecasting, accounting, controlling & reporting, in a global functional and matrix organization. 

• Change and project management skills will be added advantage. 

• Knowledge of project accounting. 

• Dynamic and proactive finance professional who is comfortable being part of a small regional team and is self-driven to make a difference. 

• Working experience in a multinational company environment, with ability to operate in diverse cultures and interact with colleagues across the globe. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point and Teams) 

• Fluent in English (spoken and written) 

• Comfortable working based on the financial closing timeline and work hour schedule of an European organization. 

Other desired behaviours: 

• High attention to detail and accuracy. 

• Collaborates in teams effectively.  

• Open and easy communicator.  

• Excellent customer service skills and service-minded approach.  

• Ability to Multitask with high level of flexibility.   

• Financial, commercial & contractual awareness.  
• Structured, self-organized and self-motivated. 

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