Assistant Finance Manager

Job no: 493664
Work type: Permanent - Full time
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Categories: Accounts & Finance

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About us…

Since 1992, Device Technologies has been dedicated to improving patients’ lives through leading edge technology and services, supplying hospitals and healthcare professionals with high-calibre medical solutions from around the world. Over 30 years, Device Technologies has developed a reputation for the quality, dedicated service and ongoing support provided by our people. With HQ in Sydney, the company continues to grow, representing over 200 trusted brands, and employing over 1000 highly skilled staff located across Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

Geared towards optimal performance, our culture is built on empowering our people to achieve their goals, aligning with wider business objectives. We focus on productivity, continuous improvement, career development and leadership nurturing to foster a superior workforce.

The opportunity…

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a dynamic organization? Step into a high-impact role where finance meets transformation. This exciting opportunity centers on supporting newly acquired companies as they navigate integration and elevate their financial accounting practices. You'll be instrumental in aligning reporting standards, streamlining processes, and ensuring compliance across diverse business units.  If you're energized by change, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to shape the financial backbone of growing enterprises, this role offers the perfect blend of challenge and reward.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the Finance functions in Malaysia, including ensuring timely month-end close and profitability reviews
  • Month-end reporting including trial balance reviews and preparation of reporting documents for region
  • Support team in the preparation of annual financial statements (including Audit) and tax compliance
  • Support business managers’ preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts
  • Management of cash requirements and forecasting
  • Support finance transformation initiatives as approved by the business
  • Overseeing financial control of Malaysia including accounts payable, accounts receivable
  • Contribute to group objectives for transfer pricing, tax or business structures
  • Implement and monitor internal controls and risk management program, including ABAC, expense claims and foreign exchange risk monitoring
  • Support Asia Leadership Team with financial information including monthly financial information, sales reporting, price increases etc.
  • Educate and train the wider business on financial principles to enable them to manage their businesses
  • Financial analysis on an ad hoc basis
  • Integration of accounting and reporting aspects of acquisitions
  • Manage and coach existing finance staff
  • Compliance with legislation such as Terms of Trade, Health and Safety and Employment Contracts
  • Ad hoc tasks as assigned from time to time

About you...

At Device Technologies, we succeed through our commitment to five key values:

Delivering Innovation - We constantly seek new ideas, technologies, and approaches to meet evolving customer needs and market demands. Through our innovation we continually adapt and transform for our people, our customers and our future success.

Seeking Collaboration - By embracing collaboration we tap into diverse perspectives, skills, and resources to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and achieve common goals. 

Taking Ownership - We embrace accountability and initiative. It fosters trust, collaboration, and empowers our people to drive success through proactive responsibility.  

Practising Good Business - We strive to embody integrity, responsibility, and sustainability.  It involves ethical conduct, transparency, and a commitment to social and environmental stewardship. 

Championing the Customer - By placing customers at the heart of decision-making and operations, we enhance experiences, foster loyalty, and collectively strive to improve patient outcomes.

Experience required:

  • Completed a tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance
  • Proven track record of successfully managing financial operations in a multi-country or multinational setting
  • Preferably with 5 - 7 years’ relevant experience
  • Experience in the healthcare or medical industry is an advantage
  • Experience in SQL or similar accounting software is preferred
  • In-depth knowledge of legislation and commercial principals
  • Have good verbal and written communication along with strong numeracy skills
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to align financial goals and objectives with broader business strategies
  • Experience in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture, promoting accountability and continuous improvement
  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to lead and develop a high-performing finance team in a diverse and multicultural environment.
  • Comfortable with travel between acquired entities in Malaysia

Interested?

To apply for this opportunity, please click on the 'apply' button to be redirected to our candidate application portal.   

At Device Technologies we are motivated by the opportunity our equipment provides to change people’s lives. We have a clear vision to ensure all our people feel valued and respected, can be themselves and can flourish as contributors to the success of our business.

Our promise is all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, disability, age and all the other wonderful characteristics that make us different.

Please note: Device Technologies will undertake pre-employment checks via our accredited background check provider for the successful candidate to ensure that Device Technologies is meeting legislative obligations and the information a candidate provides is accurate. For all roles, an offer of employment will be subject to the following pre-employment checks: identity check, reference checks, right to work in location (checks for visa holders), police integrity. By proceeding and applying for the role, you acknowledge our hiring process and agree to undertake the required pre-employment checks if successful.

It is also a mandatory requirement for certain roles within our organisation, where the successful applicant may be required to present certifications and/or vaccinations status as per role requirements.  Evidence of certificates or vaccination status will be requested during the interview process by management to qualify fit for role and prior to any offer.

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