Assistant Finance Manager

ShopBack Cashback Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ShopBack Cashback Sdn Bhd in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an adaptable finance professional to own the full statutory audit process across entities and ensure rigorous financial reporting and MAS compliance. The role involves close collaboration with Treasury, Group Reporting, and the SSC, with accountability for month-end close and cash position.

We welcome 2nd/3rd-year seniors or assistant managers from Big 4 or those with several years in GL and month-end reporting, who are detail-oriented,

Qualifications

• Audit experience is a must — Big 4 or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related.
• Open across levels: junior to senior associate with progress toward management.
• Strong attention to detail and high integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end statutory audits for entities, coordinating with external auditors.
• Own MAS regulatory requirements for ShopBack Pay entities with legal and compliance.
• Drive month-end close, reporting packs, and variance analysis with clear explanations.
• Partner with Tax, Legal, and Product on accounting for new launches.
• Ensure timely delivery of audits and accurate reconciliations.

Skills

Audit experience

Big 4

Attention to detail

Communication

MAS regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Job description

The ShopBack Group is Asia-Pacific's leading shopping and rewards platform, trusted by over 20 million active members across 13 markets, including Germany and the United States. Driven by the vision to make every day more rewarding, ShopBack saves members money and time with more ways to earn and more to do with what they earn, and empowers merchants and brand partners to effectively engage its members. Founded in Singapore in 2014, ShopBack now powers over US$5.5 billion in annual sales and half a million transactions a day for more than 20,000 online and in-store partners.

Our Journey

The ShopBack Group is Asia-Pacific's leading shopping and rewards platform, trusted by over 20 million active members across 13 markets, including Germany and the United States. Driven by the vision to make every day more rewarding, ShopBack saves members money and time with more ways to earn and more to do with what they earn, and empowers merchants and brand partners to effectively engage its members. Founded in Singapore in 2014, ShopBack now powers over US$5.5 billion in annual sales and half a million transactions a day for more than 20,000 online and in-store partners.

The Opportunity

This is the seat where audit training turns into real ownership. You'll sit across the full P&L, balance sheet, and cash position of our ShopBack Pay entities — not reviewing someone else's numbers, but owning them, defending them in front of country leadership, and ensuring we're driving audit at world class level.

We're building this seat for people at very different starting points: a 2nd or 3rd-year senior associate from Big 4 looking for the opportunity to grow on the commercial side; an assistant manager wanting broader ownership; or someone with a few years in a GL / month-end reporting seat who wants more. What matters more than your exact title today is that you can clear an audit, you're relentless on detail, and you want the accountability that comes after the sign-off.

What You’ll Own

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Own the full month-end close and reporting pack across multiple entities — balance sheet, P&L, and cashflow — on a hard deadline, every month
• Lead flux analysis that doesn't just report the variance but explains why — the same rigor as a deal memo, applied to a live P&L
• Build the MoM and actuals-vs-budget narrative that leadership actually uses to make calls
• Navigate the technical complexity of bridging local GAAP with IFRS across markets
• Own the cash position for your entities — real accountability for whether the business has the runway it needs
• Be the connective tissue between Treasury, Group Reporting, and the SSC — driving the process, not just feeding it

Statutory Audit & Tax Compliance

• Lead statutory audits end-to-end for your entities — external auditors, corporate secretary, deadlines, all on you
• Own and apply MAS regulatory requirements relevant to our ShopBack Pay entity, working closely with Legal and Compliance
• Own compliance across direct and indirect taxes across markets, in partnership with tax advisors

Business Partnering

• Drive the actuals-vs-budget conversation and lead the deep-dive when the variance is material
• Advise Tax, Legal, Compliance, and Product on the accounting and tax mechanics behind new country and product launches — you're in the room before the launch happens, not cleaning up after

Essentials to Succeed

• Audit experience is a must — Big 4 or equivalent, with hands‑on experience clearing statutory audits end-to-end
• Bachelor's in Accountancy and/or Finance, or advanced degrees (Masters’ or PhD) in any analytical field
• Open across levels: 2nd/3rd-year senior associate ready to step up; assistant manager level; or 4–5 years in a GL role with solid month-end reporting exposure
• Working knowledge of MAS requirements as they apply to payment entities (e.g. ShopBack Pay) is required
• Commercial accounting experience is a plus — not a requirement
• Meticulous and detail-oriented — nothing slips past you in a reconciliation, schedule, or variance
• Sharp, confident communicator, comfortable presenting numbers to stakeholders
• Thrives under deadline pressure, comfortable with ambiguity, high ownership, high integrity
• AI Fluent: Demonstrated use of AI tools (Claude Code, Codex, etc.) to build workflows, sharpen analysis, and move 3x faster at scale in a work setting.

ShopBacker Traits

• Agency - We take ownership and act, rather than waiting for permission. When something's blocking progress, we find a way through it and follow through until it's done.
• Judgement - We aim for high-impact decisions, not just easy wins, and we put the bigger picture ahead of individual interests. That means moving quickly and confidently, while staying thoughtful about when a call really matters.
• Learning Velocity - We pick up new skills fast and let go of old habits just as quickly when something better comes along. We benchmark ourselves against the best and keep raising our own bar.
• Tenacity - We stay in it when things get hard, keeping a level head under pressure. We debate openly before deciding, then commit fully — and support each other along the way.

What's in it for ShopBackers

• Career growth opportunities to take on greater challenges that help you realise your ambitions.
• Be part of a winning team on a journey to global scale.
• Competitive compensation based on performance.
• Candid, open, and collaborative culture where feedback is valued.

We are committed to protecting your data and ensuring fairness in our recruitment process. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help our team review applications, analyse resumes, match candidates to roles, generate interview notes, and assess responses. These tools assist our recruiters and interviewers and they do not make final hiring decisions. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If an assessment is part of your process, we may (with your consent) capture screen activity and/or webcam images during the test to help verify test integrity. We do not use AI to infer your emotions or sensitive traits. We process personal data lawfully, securely, and transparently in line with applicable data-protection laws and our commitment to fair employment. You can ask questions or exercise your rights including to request human review or to challenge an outcome by contacting ••••@shopback.com .ShopBack is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Join our team and help us make a difference!