Position: General Manager, Administration Department
Job Location: Kuala Lumpur
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Administration , HR, Finance, IT
Reporting To: Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer
Client Summary
Our client is part of a small multinational group, with approximately 40 employees in its local operations. The group has a diversified business portfolio spanning textiles, machinery, metals and minerals, energy, chemicals, food, real estate and information and communications technology (ICT). Its core activities include international trading, business development, strategic investments and supply-chain management.
About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic General Manager, Administration Department to oversee and manage the company's administrative, human resources, general affairs and related support functions.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring effective and efficient business operations through sound management practices, strategic planning, policy development, risk management and operational control. This role also requires strong leadership capabilities and the ability to work closely with internal and external stakeholders to support the company's business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing advisory services related with company's activities in respect of accounting, risk management, Human Resource, General Affairs and Information Technology matters, to ensure the effective and efficient operations.
- Preparing calculation of Personnel Costs for yearly Business Plan.
- Approving banking payments in accordance with limitation of authority delegation.
- Managing multiple General Affairs functions including General Affairs program, policy development, administration, vehicle management, asset administration, office space plan/renovation and general procurement.
- Managing office premise leasing and maintenance.
- Examining credit limit recommendations, other credit applications, etc.
- Managing multiple Human Resource functions including maintaining general Human Resource program, policy development, administration, compliance, staff training and Immigration services.
- Developing and maintaining good business relationships with various stakeholders such as banks, audit firms, legal firms, credit insurance firms, etc.
- Supervise, monitor, guide, coach, manage jobs delegation, performance and development of Administration Department members.
Qualifications, Experience & Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or a recognised professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA or equivalent.
- Good knowledge and practical experience in accounting software and financial management systems, preferably SAP or equivalent, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Comprehensive understanding of accounting and auditing principles, practices and standards, as well as applicable taxation laws, statutory requirements and regulations.
- Good knowledge of risk management, particularly in areas relating to credit risk, foreign exchange exposure, pricing, quality management and internal controls.
- Sound knowledge of legal matters, particularly commercial contracts, contractual obligations, dispute resolution and employment-related matters.
- Good knowledge of human resource management practices, including payroll administration, statutory contributions and deductions, recruitment and employee administration.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to lead by example, empower subordinates, delegate responsibilities effectively and develop a high-performing team.
- Minimum 15-20 years of relevant working experience in accounting and finance functions.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior management position as Head of Accounting, Head of Finance or equivalent.
- Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills, with high integrity, accountability and strong interpersonal and communication abilities.