Assistant Finance Manager

Monroe Consulting Group; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial planning and reporting for an independent statutory body in Kuala Lumpur. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in the financial services sector, possess strong analytical skills, and be fluent in English. The position involves significant collaboration with business units to support financial needs and create business cases.

Qualifications

• More than 3 years of working experience preferably in Unit Trust Company.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and familiarity with MFRS & IFRS.
• Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely production of financial reports.
• Prepare, monitor, and analyze financial performance and budget.
• Assist in preparing the yearly budget and forecasting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication in English

Self-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance / Accounting / Business

Tools

Sunsystem

Job description

Executive Recruitment company Monroe Consulting Group's Professional division is recruiting on behalf of an established independent statutory body that upholds the stability of the financial system. Our esteemed client is seeking an experienced candidate to manage financial planning, reporting, and analysis for the company and its subsidiaries. The candidate will act as a business partner to all business units, supporting financial-related requirements and activities. This role will be based in Kuala Lumpur.

Key job responsibilities include:

• Responsible for timely production of monthly, quarterly & yearly financial reports of the company and its subsidiaries
• Prepare, monitor & analyze monthly financial performance, budget and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of the company and its subsidiaries
• To analyze, investigate and report on significant budgetary variances, identifying remedial action if any.
• To assist in preparing the yearly budget and forecasting of the company and its subsidiaries including taking into account relevant activity data, cost pressures and margin to establish budgetary submissions.
• To act as business partner and work closely with Business units and Senior Manager to prepare business cases and bids for new business and or internal system re-design
• Assists in the preparation of group budget and forecasting.
• Support in the Group financial year end and annual reports.
• Assist in new development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
• Assist in new development and implementation of new accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• To handle all new reporting requirement of the company and its subsidiaries (including business units)
• To assist in the M&A exercise, including due diligence, analysis & reporting
• A solid understanding of accounting principles and well verse in MFRS & IFRS
• Assist & support the internal and external audit and ensure follow up and implementation of matters arising.
• Support & work with direct report & team member to establish goals and objectives for each year.
• Supports the Head of Finance on Special project or Ad-hoc assignments, ie: Market Competitors' analysis

Key Job requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance / Accounting / Business, or related field.
• More than 3 years of working experience preferably in Unit Trust Company and in financial services co.
• Working experience of Sunsystem will be an added advantage.
• Self-driven, results oriented and possess strong analytical skills.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels in English both spoken and written.
• Able to work independently and long working hours to meet tight deadlines.