Senior Finance Executive, Project Costing
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14 hours ago
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Job Summary
About Our Client
Our client is the largest integrated aluminum producer in Southeast Asia maintaining a robust global footprint across Asia Europe and the Americas. As a powerhouse in the manufacturing and metals industry they offer a dynamic environment where large-scale industrial projects drive international growth.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Finance Executive (Project Costing) to join a high-performing corporate team in Setia Alam. This role is unique in its evolution: you will initially spearhead financial oversight for major construction projects and upon project completion transition into a broader operational finance and reporting role. This is an ideal opportunity for a bilingual finance professional with an audit background who enjoys a mix of project-based work and corporate accounting.
Job Responsibilities
Project Costing & Budgetary Control
Budget Oversight: Manage end-to-end project budgets from initial setup through to final post-mortem analysis.
Expense Validation: Track and audit all project-related expenditures to ensure strict alignment with approved budgets.
Variance Analysis: Perform deep-dive analysis on cost trends to identify potential savings and mitigate financial risks.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with Procurement and Operations teams to streamline financial transactions.
Stakeholder Communication: Manage budget tracking and report communication with stakeholders utilizing written Chinese proficiency.
General Finance & Accounting
Financial Closing: Support the month-end and year-end closing processes including the preparation of General Ledger (GL) entries.
Strategic Planning: Contribute to business-wide forecasting and strategic budgeting initiatives.
Compliance & Reporting: Ensure adherence to internal controls and prepare comprehensive management reports focusing on project profitability.
Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance cost-tracking methodologies during the transition from construction to operational phases.
Requirements
Education: Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance; Professional qualifications (ACCA ICAEW or equivalent) are highly preferred.
Experience: 35 years in project accounting or corporate finance. Prior experience in Audit (specifically within property or construction sectors) is a significant advantage.
Language Skills: Mandatory proficiency in reading and writing Chinese to facilitate communication with regional stakeholders.
Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and hands-on experience with Tier-1 ERP systems (SAP or Oracle).
Mobility: Based in Setia Alam with the flexibility to travel to Jakarta as required by project milestones.
Soft Skills: A detail-oriented mindset with the analytical capability to handle complex financial data.
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Accounting Software
- Time Management
- Accounts Administration
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Reconciliation
- Administrative Skill
- Leadership skills
- Accounting & Finance
- Accounts Management
- Communication
- Analysis Skills
- Relationship Management
- Team Player Spirit
- Budgeting Skills
- Accounts Payable
