Assistant Finance Manager / Finance Manager

Cinch; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading circular tech subscription company in Southeast Asia is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager/Finance Manager to join their Finance Team. In this hybrid role, you will shape financial strategies, oversee daily accounting operations, and ensure compliance with standards. Ideal candidates have 8+ years of experience, a strong grasp of IFRS standards, and excellent analytical skills to thrive in a tech-forward environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, ideally in tech or subscription sectors.
• Strong understanding of IFRS 15 and IFRS 9.
• Experience managing or mentoring junior finance staff is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

ACCA, ACA or equivalent qualification

Tools

NetSuite

Xero

Excel

Job description

Assistant Finance Manager / Finance Manager

Reimagine access. Reimagine ownership. Build the future with Cinch.

Cinch is Southeast Asia’s leading circular tech subscription company, redefining how people and businesses access technology. Instead of adding to the growing e-waste crisis, we enable affordable, sustainable access to devices through subscriptions that maximize reuse and extend their lifecycle. We operate across B2C, B2B, and B2B2C channels, including major partnerships with global leaders like Samsung. Our model sits at the intersection of powerful mega trends — sustainability, embedded finance, and the shift from ownership to access — creating a massive opportunity to reshape the future of tech consumption. At Cinch, we are builders with high standards, a bias for action, and a shared mission to create a generational company that outlasts us. Freshly funded by leading institutional investors and growing rapidly, we’re creating an environment where ambitious people can do the best work of their careers — and where the work has real, lasting impact.

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Finance Manager / Finance Manager to join our Finance Team. This hybrid role is ideal for an experienced finance professional eager to advance their career by shaping financial strategies and processes in a dynamic, tech-forward business environment. The role oversees daily accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end/year-end closings, ensuring compliance with accounting standards. It supports financial planning through budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance evaluation for recurring revenue models like subscriptions and asset lifecycles.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including GL, AP/AR, bank reconciliations, and journal entries.

Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards.

Ensure timely month-end and year-end close processes.

Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Analyze business unit performance, particularly for recurring revenue models (e.g., subscription services) and asset lifecycle profitability.

Provide insights into revenue recognition related to device subscriptions, managed services, and trade-in programs.

Revenue & Cost Management

Monitor revenue streams and COGS across multiple business lines including subscriptions, trade-ins, and managed services.

Track device depreciation and residual value forecasting to support full lifecycle asset management.

Compliance & Controls

Ensure compliance with local tax, audit, and regulatory requirements.

Support the implementation and maintenance of internal controls and accounting policies.

Liaise with external auditors and tax consultants.

Process Improvement & Systems

Assist in future ERP migration exercise

Assist in the development and optimization of financial processes and systems, including ERP or accounting platforms.

Lead automation efforts to streamline reporting and improve data integrity.

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; ACCA, ACA or equivalent qualification preferred.

8+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, ideally within the tech, services, or subscription-based sectors, including a minimum of 2 years at a Big 4 audit firm

Possesses a strong understanding of IFRS 15 (Revenue Recognition), IFRS 9 (Financial Instruments), cost accounting principles, and asset lifecycle management

Proficient in financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, Xero) and advanced Excel skills

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Experience managing or mentoring junior finance staff is a plus

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