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Finance Manager (Construction & Projects)

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  • Lead daily accounting, month-end close, cash flow, payroll and AR.
  • Join a growing construction/projects team and shape finance systems and controls.
  • Build and lead your finance team, influence strategy and drive growth!

RM 8K - RM 12K

Kota Damansara, Selangor

Job Description

🚀 The Opportunity

Are you an experienced finance leader ready to take full ownership of a company's financial health and scale your career alongside a growing business?

We are looking for a highly meticulous and strategic Finance Manager to lead end-to-end finance, accounting,

and administration functions. This role drives financial strategy, treasury management, internal controls,

and operational efficiency to support business growth and ensure full regulatory compliance.

If you have a strong background in project or construction accounting and want a role where your financial strategies directly impact business growth, this is your platform to shine.

📈 Your Growth & Career Trajectory

We are building for the future, and we want a leader who will grow with us. In this role, you will find:

  • Team Expansion: The opportunity to build, scale, and mentor your own high-performing finance team.
  • Strategic Influence: You will sit at the decision-making table, directly shaping the company’s financial strategies, system upgrades, and operational policies.

🔥 Your Mission (Core Responsibilities)

You will own the full spectrum of our financial operations:

  • Leadership & Operations Management:
    • Oversee and lead daily accounting and finance operations, supervising and mentoring the finance team.
    • Review and approve day-to-day transactions, including payments, credit/debit notes, and sales invoicing.
    • Conduct performance appraisals and facilitate staff skills development and training.
  • Financial Reporting & Analysis
    • Manage month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure accurate and timely.
    • Prepare management reports and present P&L performance to senior management.
    • Develop annual budgets, financial forecasts, and projections to support strategic decision-making.
  • Cash Flow & Treasury Management:
    • Manage overall cash flow, review daily bank balances, and allocate funds effectively for outgoing payments.
    • Oversee trade line utilization and guide your team in preparing and submitting BA, LC, BG, and TR.
    • Chair weekly AR collection meetings with the sales team to flag and resolve critical collection issues.
  • Compliance, Tax & Payroll :
    • Liaise closely with banks, auditors, the company secretary, and tax and government authorities.
    • Prepare tax returns, consult with our tax agent on compliance, and oversee SST filings.
    • Review month end payroll processing and ensure all statutory contributions (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB) are correctly executed.
    • Handle ad-hoc strategic projects as directed by the Managing Director.

Job Requirements

⚡ Who We Are Looking For

  • The Experience: You possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, backed by at least eight (8) years of finance experience, including a minimum of three (3) years in a managerial capacity.
  • The Industry Edge: Experience handling construction accounts and project reporting is highly preferred.
  • Technical Mastery: You have strong technical knowledge of tax regulations, accounting standards, and financial reporting. You are proficient in AutoCount and Microsoft Excel, and familiar with Google Workspace.
  • The Communicator: You possess excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into simple, actionable terms for stakeholders. (Mandarin proficiency is an added advantage).
  • The Mindset: You are highly meticulous, resourceful, and capable of working independently while fostering a collaborative team environment. Ability to start at short notice is a major plus!

Skills

Project Accounting
Tax Compliance
Trade Finance
Google Workspace

Company Benefits

Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging

We believe in creating and building a work atmosphere that values diversity, respect, unity and harmony.

Accessibility

We are near to Kota Damansara and Surian MRT station. Parking is within walking distance from Strand Mall.

Performance Bonuses

Employees are rewarded based on individual and company performance.

Activities & Celebration

We celebrate project milestones and success journey and festive cheers together.


Additional Info

Company Activity

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Career Level

Manager / Team Lead

Job Specialisation


Company Profile

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Quel International Sdn Bhd

Qi represents the abbreviation of Quel International Sdn Bhd while Quel in itself derives its meaning from the keyword “Source”. Hence, this points back to the company as being a source of inspiration for the germination as well as the realisation of ideas and projects.