Assistant Vice President, Finance & Reporting

Impact Integrated; Puchong; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Malaysia seeks an Assistant Vice President to oversee financial strategy, budgeting, and reporting. The role requires expertise in statutory compliance, financial analysis, and internal controls to ensure organizational accountability and transparency. This strategic position involves liaising with senior management and board members, making it critical for candidates to possess strong leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Vice President is required.
• Strong background in financial strategy and compliance.
• Expertise in financial reporting and analysis is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee annual budgeting process and budget performance tracking.
• Lead preparation of financial reports ensuring standards compliance.
• Manage statutory reporting and coordinate statutory audits.
• Implement internal controls to mitigate risks.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Statutory Compliance

Financial Reporting

Internal Controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Job description

Financial Strategy, Planning & Budgeting
- Oversee the full annual budgeting process across departments, ensuring alignment with both short- and long-term organizational goals.
- Work closely with department heads to define funding needs, validate assumptions, and promote financial discipline, supported by robust financial models and scenario planning for executive decisions.
- Track budget performance monthly, lead reforecasting based on actual trends, and present comprehensive budget proposals—with justifications and risk assessments—to senior leadership and the Board.

Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in compliance with relevant standards (MFRS, MPERS, etc.), ensuring data accuracy and consistency.
- Lead variance analysis and develop management and board reporting packs, offering clear insights into financial performance, while also providing specialized reports to support operational and donor requirements.
- Review core accounting activities such as journal entries and reconciliations, and drive improvements in reporting efficiency through process automation and system enhancements.

Statutory Compliance & Regulatory Reporting
- Oversee the accurate and timely preparation, submission, and documentation of all statutory reports—including audited financial statements, tax returns (CP204, PCB), SST (if applicable), and regulatory filings to SSM—while maintaining readiness for audits and aligning with Malaysian financial laws and deadlines.
- Coordinate with External Parties and Stay Updated: Liaise with auditors and tax consultants to resolve audit and disclosure issues, and monitor updates in financial and tax regulations to assess their impact on internal reporting and compliance frameworks.

Internal Controls & Audit Coordination
- Design and implement robust internal financial controls to mitigate fraud risk, errors, or policy non-compliance.
- Coordinate annual external audits by ensuring complete documentation, prompt responses, and a smooth audit timeline.
- Lead internal audit preparation, respond to findings, and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
- Conduct periodic reviews of finance policies and SOPs, recommending updates to reflect evolving business needs and risk profiles.

Financial Operations, Cash Flow, and Procurement Governance
- Manage cash flow forecasting, approve fund disbursements, and ensure timely, compliant processing of payments, petty cash, and reimbursements.
- Implement transparent procurement policies, optimize vendor contracts, and monitor spending to achieve cost savings and compliance.
- Digitize workflows, streamline payment cycles, and maintain strong financial controls through audits and effective banking coordination.

Process Innovation, Strategic Partnerships & Board Coordination
- Drive automation of reporting and reconciliation processes, refine SOPs to reduce inefficiencies, ensure data integrity, and benchmark practices against industry standards to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
- Liaise with regulatory bodies and government agencies to ensure compliance with statutory, banking, and funding requirements, while promoting transparency and accountability in all stakeholder communications.
- Prepare and analyze key financial statements and metrics, explain variances and trends, deliver clear forecasts vs. budgets, and produce professional documentation for management, board, and official correspondence.

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