Assistant Finance Manager / Finance Manager

Paydee Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Paydee Sdn Bhd is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager / Finance Manager to act as the right hand to the Head of Finance in Shah Alam. You will bridge day-to-day accounting with strategic financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance and a scalable finance engine for a growing fintech payments business.

The role covers treasury oversight, full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, audit liaison, and strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• A Degree in Accounting or a professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, MICPA, or equivalent).
• At least 3 years of relevant experience, including 1 year in a supervisory or team-lead capacity.
• Experience in fintech or the payment industry is a definite plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting systems (e.g., Sage 300 or Access UBS).
• You are proactive and bring solutions to the Head of Finance.

Responsibilities

• Settlement Oversight for daily settlements with merchants and global networks (Visa/Mastercard).
• Lead full-cycle accounting including GL, AP and AR to ensure audit-ready books.
• Assist in cash flow management and banking relationships for liquidity.
• Own monthly management reporting and annual financial statements per MFRS.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax agents; support regulatory submissions to Bank Negara Malaysia and card schemes.
• Maintain internal controls and identify workflow improvements for cost efficiency.

Job description

Assistant Finance Manager / Finance Manager

We are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Finance Assistant Manager to be the right hand to our Head of Finance. In the fast-moving world of payments, accuracy is our foundation. You will bridge the gap between day-to-day accounting and higher-level financial operations, ensuring our \"engine room\" remains seamless and compliant as we scale.

Your Core Responsibilities

1. Financial Operations & Treasury

Settlement Oversight: Act as the point person for daily settlements with merchants and global networks (Visa/Mastercard), ensuring the high-volume flow of funds is accurate and timely.

Full-Cycle Accounting: Lead the month-end closing process, overseeing GL, AP, and AR to ensure our books are always \"audit-ready.\"

Cash Flow Support: Assist the Head of Finance in monitoring liquidity and managing banking relationships to ensure steady operational "fuel."

2. Reporting & Compliance Anchor

Financial Reporting: Take ownership of preparing monthly management reports and annual financial statements in accordance with MFRS.

Audit & Tax Liaison: Serve as the primary contact for external auditors and tax agents, ensuring our annual cycles are smooth and stress-free.

Regulatory Submissions: Support the timely preparation of essential reports for Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and card schemes.

3. Process Governance & Improvement

Internal Controls: Maintain and strengthen our financial governance by identifying workflow gaps and suggesting practical, common-sense fixes.

Operational Support: Help evaluate the accounting treatment for new product features and work with other departments to find simple ways to improve cost efficiency.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Qualifications: A Degree in Accounting or a professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, MICPA, or equivalent).

Experience: At least 3 years of relevant experience, including 1 year in a supervisory or team-lead capacity.

Industry Knowledge: Experience in fintech or the payment industry is a definite plus.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting systems (e.g., Sage 300 or Access UBS).

The Right Mindset: You are proactive. You don’t just flag a problem; you bring a suggested solution to the Head of Finance.

Why Join Us?

Growth Environment: Be part of an expanding fintech company where your career can grow alongside our business.

Team Culture: Work in a collaborative, high-performing environment where the finance team is a valued partner to the business.

Direct Exposure: Get hands-on experience with complex payment ecosystems and strategic projects that go far beyond traditional bookkeeping.