The Finance Manager is responsible for the Finance department and the Finance team which support the financial accounting and closing activities for Kongsberg Discovery Malaysia and other Group business areas represented in Malaysia. We seek someone with experience from similar position in international corporates and possess strong technical knowledge in accounting and analytics. The position will work closely with regional and local Country Finance stakeholders to ensure timely, quality and support in the accounting records maintenance, financial reporting and/or other ad-hoc tasks. The Finance Manager also plays a vital role in driving process standardization and improvement to strengthen our financial controls, compliance and reporting. The position reports to General Manager of Kongsberg Discovery Malaysia.

We drive purposeful finance. Protechting People and Planet guides every decision.

What you will be doing

• Financial Reporting & Planning: Prepare accurate and timely financial reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual) and develop financial models and forecasts to provide valuable insights into company performance, supporting strategic decision-making.
• Compliance & Accuracy in Finance Operations: Ensure all finance operations, reporting, and monthly closing activities (including journal postings, P&L analysis, and balance sheet reconciliation) are completed accurately, on time, and in compliance with both local and Group accounting standards.
• Stakeholder Management & Communication: Act as a business partner to management and internal stakeholders, providing performance analysis, financial insights, and conducting monthly financial reviews to highlight key issues and resolutions. Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, such as banks, auditors, and tax teams.
• Liquidity & Tax Planning: Manage liquidity planning and coordinate with external partners for audits and tax filings, ensuring timely and compliant filing of statutory accounts and income tax returns.
• Leadership & Team Development: Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture through coaching, motivation, and guidance to drive team engagement and development.
• Continuous Improvement: Encourage and drive continuous process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness within the finance department and broader organization.
• Digital & System Knowledge: Strong proficiency in digital financial systems (e.g. Dynamic 365, ERP, cloud-based platforms), with experience in implementing, integrating, and optimizing financial software to streamline processes and enhance reporting accuracy.

 We think you should have

• Experience & Leadership: At least 8-10 years of relevant working experience, including 3 years in a managerial role within a Multi-National Company, ideally with exposure to audit or logistics industries.
• Financial Knowledge: Strong understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and tax rules.
• Leadership & Coaching: Self-motivated, results-oriented with a decisive coaching leadership style and the ability to guide teams to achieve both short-term and long-term objectives.
• Continuous Improvement: A strong advocate for continuous improvement, with a proven ability to drive standardization and process optimization across teams and operations.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in a multicultural environment, with proficiency in both spoken and written English.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experienced in data analytics (a plus).

 At KONGSBERG, we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement. Your unique perspective is valuable to us. Your skills, attitude and perspective could be exactly what we are looking for!

You are able to

• Act on own initiative, make things happen and accepts responsibility for the results
• Create a stable and re-assuring work atmosphere and support and encourages team
• Analyse complex issues and problems and come up with rational judgments
• Demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise in own area
• Communicate in a clear, precise and structured way
• Co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information and support others in the pursuit of team goals

 Why join us

• An exciting and important position working for the world-leading supplier of maritime solutions
• Be part of a diverse team spread across several countries, embracing collaboration and cultural diversity.
• Professional and personal development and career opportunities – including access to training programs and mentorship opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Leverage your experience to drive change and mentor the next generation of maritime professionals.

*Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified for an interview.

*Kongsberg employees are reminded to notify their department manager prior to application for any position within the company 

Work location: 27-5, The Boulevard, Mid Valley City Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

KONGSBERG's strength is in unity. Diverse minds, protechting people and planet, drive innovation worldwide.

The world is struggling with interconnected crises in climate, energy, food, and security. These issues require simultaneous action, and safeguarding marine areas and marine life is essential to addressing them and ensuring coexistence. Kongsberg Discovery is serving the ocean space from the deepest sea to outer space. We develop technology to ensure sustainable management of marine resources, monitor climate change and critical infrastructure, and safeguard national security. Our technology aims to sustainably manage marine resources, monitor climate change, secure infrastructure, and protect national security. It is vital for offshore operations, fisheries, marine research, maritime activities, ocean energy production, infrastructure monitoring, and naval operations, addressing crucial global challenges. We recognize the global sustainability challenges and are committed to developing solutions and products that address environmental impacts on the ocean ecosystem and resolve operational issues. The business has over 1,100 employees located in Horten, Trondheim, Bergen and Oslo in Norway, as well as operations in Alicante in Spain, Aberdeen in the UK, Lynnwood (Seattle), Houston, and New Orleans in the USA, Vancouver and Halifax in Canada, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, and Singapore. Kongsberg Discovery is part of KONGSBERG, a leading technology group based in Norway.

KONGSBERG is a leading global technology group. Throughout our proud two-hundred-year history, we have continuously advanced, applying innovative solutions to the needs of our customers, partners and society at large. We believe diversity is our strength. By fostering an inclusive and diverse culture we nurture and ensure space for different perspectives and ideas. We are determined in our work to mature and improve our ability to utilize our diversity and culture of differences to create positive business results.

Protechting people and planet