Senior Financial Analyst (Contract)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 
JJ-Lurgi Engrg (M)
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The Senior Financial Analyst will support the Global Financial Controller in maintaining financial planning, reporting, forecasting, and business performance analysis activities during a transitional period. The role is responsible for assisting in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, cash flow monitoring, and financial analysis to support business decision-making and ensure continuity of finance operations. The incumbent will work closely with local finance teams, the HUB, Treasury, and business stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Planning & Analysis
Budgeting and Forecasting
- Support the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
- Consolidate budget and forecast inputs from business stakeholders.
- Review submissions for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
- Assist in preparing budget presentations and supporting schedules.
- Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast targets.
Financial Analysis
- Perform variance analysis on P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
- Analyze financial and operational performance trends.
- Prepare reports and recommendations to support management discussions.
- Assist in identifying financial risks and opportunities.
2. Business Performance Support
- Support profitability and margin analysis for projects and business activities.
- Assist in preparing financial assessments and business cases.
- Support working capital monitoring, including receivables, inventory, and payables.
- Work with relevant stakeholders to obtain information required for financial planning and reporting.
3. Inventory and Working Capital Monitoring
Inventory
- Support inventory reviews and reconciliations.
- Assist in monitoring inventory valuation and stock aging.
- Participate in inventory count and verification exercises.
- Support compliance with Group policies and accounting requirements.
Working Capital
- Monitor customer payment aging and overdue receivables.
- Track working capital indicators including DSO, inventory aging, and cash conversion metrics.
- Prepare analyses and reports for management review.
4. Cash Flow and Treasury Support
- Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts.
- Monitor bank balances and liquidity positions.
- Support treasury reporting and documentation requirements.
- Assist in maintaining treasury-related information within Group systems.
- Coordinate with Global Treasury on administrative and reporting matters as required.
5. Reporting
Management Reporting
- Support month-end and year-end reporting activities.
- Prepare management reports and financial performance packages.
- Assist in the preparation of reports required by Group and Regional Business Units.
- Support data validation and reporting accuracy.
Statutory and Audit Support
- Assist in preparing audit schedules and supporting documentation.
- Coordinate information requests from auditors and finance stakeholders.
- Support annual financial statement preparation and statutory reporting activities.
6. Internal Controls and Compliance
- Support compliance with Group Finance policies and Delegation of Authority requirements.
- Assist in monitoring financial controls and identifying process improvement opportunities.
- Support remediation activities arising from internal or external audit findings.
- Maintain accurate documentation and supporting records.
7. Tax and Compliance Support
a. Tax Coordination
· Support the preparation and submission of tax-related information required by external tax advisors, auditors, and authorities.
· Coordinate with local finance teams, HUB, and external advisors to ensure timely completion of corporate tax, indirect tax, and statutory compliance requirements.
· Assist in preparing tax schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
· Monitor tax payment deadlines and provide support in tax reporting activities.
· Support responses to tax audits, assessments, and information requests from tax authorities.
b. Compliance
· Support compliance with local statutory, regulatory, and Group tax requirements.
· Assist in identifying tax and compliance risks and escalate issues to the Global Financial Controller as appropriate.
· Maintain proper documentation to support tax filings, audits, and compliance reviews.
Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline.
- Professional accounting qualification is advantageous.
Experience
- 5-8 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, management accounting, or corporate finance.
- Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.
- Exposure to multinational or project-based environments is advantageous.
- Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities.
- Ability to manage and analyze large datasets.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating across functions.
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