SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Oversee financial control, reporting, tax, treasury and accounts payable functions. Assist the General Manager – Finance & IT with financial management and accounting tasks by coordinating and summarising budgets and operating results. Supervise staff in preparing and finalizing monthly accounts and reports to ensure timely and accurate information for management review.
This position is based in Shah Alam, Selangor, reporting to the General Manager - Finance & IT.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Accounting and Payables team, ensuring smooth financial control and reporting for Malaysia and Singapore.

• Oversee compliance with monthly, tertiary, and yearly financial reports with Jotun standards and local regulations.

• Contribute to the annual budgeting process, tracking variances with actuals to adhere to the budget.

• Review and project monthly/quarterly cash flow, ensuring accurate information for management review.

• Ensure the monthly reporting process is standardised and consistently improved for accuracy and promptness.

• Coordinate with statutory/internal auditors and tax consultants to ensure compliance with internal controls and tax regulations.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

Qualification:

• Professional qualification in Accounting/Finance; CPA, ACCA or equivalent certification preferred.

• At least 5 years of experience in accounting related role. Experience in Audit roles will be an added advantage.

• You have hands on experience in financial principles, accounting standards, tax and local regulations relating to accounting and taxes.

• At least 3 years of people management experience.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Power BI and PPT).

• You have strong communication skill and a team player.

• You have ownership in your function and takes responsibility in developing people.

Personal Qualities:

• Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.

• Provides team with a clear sense of direction, inspires and coordinates others and keeps them focused on objectives.

• Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively.

• Quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments.

• Demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development.

• Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results.

We Offer:

• We are a fast-growing paint company with proven financial success.

• Career development encompassing on-the-job experiences and Jotun Academy, our in-house development academy.

• We are a values-driven organization where Respect, Loyalty, Care and Boldness are core to the culture and success of our organization.

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Paints (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

11.10.2024

WHO WE ARE

Seeing a prominent market in South East Asia (SEAP), Jotun opened its first factory in Thailand in 1968. Rapid economic development in the region led to new companies and factories in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia and Australia. Jotun SEAP has been awarded a Korn Ferry Engaged Performance Award for year 2019, in recognition of achieving a best-in-class level of “Enablement”. We are proud to have an incredibly diversified region with more than 2,000 employees that come from different nationality and background, working together in delivering profitable growth. Throughout our history, we have focused in providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

Jotun Malaysia and Singapore were established in 1983 and 1971, respectively. With the consolidation of Jotun Malaysia & Singapore in 2016, the organisation has consistently delivered strong growth and profitability to become today one of the main contributors to our business in the South East Asia and Pacific region. The company operates three factories in Shah Alam and Nilai and has a wide network of offices and warehouses across Malaysia and Singapore, providing efficient and timely response to our customers. Our aim is to develop employees through a culture of continuous feedback, learning and growth.

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Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

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