Senior Finance Manager

• Evaluate financial data, trends, and key performance indicators to deliver insights and strategic recommendations to senior management.
  
• Manage financial operations encompassing reporting, analysis, budgeting, and strategic planning to drive company growth and achieve financial goals.
  
• Foster effective communication and collaboration with shareholders, investors, creditors, and regulatory bodies to build organizational credibility and strengthen stakeholder trust and support.
  
• Manage the Group Company’s financial transactions and operations—including AP, AR, GL, and MRD—to ensure accurate records, timely payments, operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and optimized profitability.
  
• Collaborate with the ENS team on hedging positions to ensure accurate financial reporting and provide margin forecast analysis to the Chief Financial Officer as needed.
  
• Evaluate site-level internal control processes to meet management requirements, ensuring cost transparency, enhanced cost tracking, and progress toward top-quartile OPEX performance.
  
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of Statutory Accounts, Board meeting papers, Quarterly Bursa reports in compliance with Bursa Listing Requirements, and the Annual Report.
  
• Schedule and manage audits to ensure financial statements are finalized for Board Meetings and ready for inclusion in the Annual Report.
  
• Develop and implement effective tax strategies to optimize the Group Company’s tax position and ensure compliant transfer pricing for intercompany transactions.
  
• Review Annual Income Tax Returns with the company’s Tax Agent to ensure accurate submission to the Inland Revenue Board in line with tax laws and IRB guidelines.
  
• Oversee Custody Transfer Measurement and Hydrocarbon Mass Balancing processes on-site to ensure compliance with standards and drive continuous process improvements.
  
• Oversee hydrocarbon process flows and recommend internal controls to improve efficiency and minimize oil loss.
  
• Lead the Finance team in daily operations while fostering critical, innovative thinking to resolve issues aligned with market best practices and industry standards.
  
• Oversee workforce planning to ensure commitments are met, including recruiting permanent staff and supplementing with short-term resources when necessary
  
• Drive staff competency development through training, coaching, and hands-on experience to enhance immediate performance and long-term career growth.
  
• Collaborate with the Regional Finance team to plan and implement Finance initiatives efficiently and effectively.
  
• Drive the implementation of regional strategic initiatives while addressing and supporting HRC business requirements.
  
• Work closely with Regional Finance to perform regular joint analyses and assessments, identifying issues and opportunities for improvement.
  
• Work collaboratively within the Group to leverage resources, adopt emerging trends, and implement best practices to deliver sustainable strategic and shareholder value.
  
• Identify, collaborate, and leverage the appropriate resources within the Group for long-term strategic success (e.g., new trends, remuneration planning, headcount planning, etc.).
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent, with preference for candidates holding professional certifications (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.).
  
• Experienced Finance professional bringing 15+ years of expertise in multinational organizations.
  
• Extensive finance expertise with a solid understanding of internal controls.
  
• Strong knowledge of MFRS and Bursa Malaysia compliance requirements.
  
• Highly disciplined in following organizational processes, policies, and procedures.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a naturally inquisitive mindset.
  
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, complemented by strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
  
• Thrives under pressure and is highly motivated to meet deadlines.
  
• Able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team.
  
• Strong ability to integrate business acumen with process knowledge.
  
• Highly goal-oriented with a strong determination to deliver outcomes.
  
• Adaptable to working across different time zones when necessary.
  
• Strong knowledge and understanding of SAP.