Associate - Finance (Engagement Management)

PwC Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Malaysia seeks a Finance Professional to support financial operations, including budgeting and reporting. You will manage project contracts and ensure compliance while working in a dynamic team. Candidates should have relevant accounting qualifications and strong communication skills. This role is a 12-month contract with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English.
• Proficient in accounting software.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage project and contract setup and maintenance.
• Conduct financial reporting and budgeting.
• Support client billing operations.

Skills

Active Listening

Financial Reporting

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Degree or Diploma in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

G Suite

Oracle Cloud

Job description

Description

Whether you’ve just graduated or have years of experience, this is a firm where you can learn and grow.

It’s the PwC experience that stays with you as you build strong networks and make lasting friendships. Be part of a larger team as we work together, drawing on everyone's knowledge and skills to reimagine the possible.

Join PwC today for the experience that stays with you.

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our finance professionals focus on providing financial advice and strategic guidance to clients, helping them optimize their financial performance and make informed business decisions. These individuals handle financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.

In financial operations at PwC, you will focus on managing financial processes and ensuring compliance with regulations. Your tasks will include financial reporting, budgeting, and risk management.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the ideal candidate should possess good self-motivation, attention to detail, be result-oriented, and have strong interpersonal and communication skills. This is an internal support role.

Responsibilities

• Manage project and contract setup and maintenance.
• Support client billing operations.
• Conduct WIP adjustments for project-related billings that cannot be billed, following procedural approval processes.
• Process and monitor the accurate completion of project and contract close-outs upon receipt of instructions from engagement teams, following established procedures.
• Monitor and follow up on staff’s timecard submissions, process time transfers, and assist users with troubleshooting related issues.
• Ensure compliance and resolve queries within stipulated SLAs.
• Maintain and enforce engagement management policies, processes, and procedures.
• Produce reports to assist management with monitoring and decision-making.
• Resolve internal and external queries related to engagement management, liaising with IT or other support functions as necessary.
• Engage and educate clients on SOPs to ensure a positive client experience.
• Support system implementation and/or process improvements as required.
• Collaborate with other finance functions for month-end closing.
• Undertake ad-hoc assignments from engagement management as directed.
• Support other finance functions and perform additional duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Skills, knowledge, and experiences relevant to this role include, but are not limited to:

• Applying a learning mindset and taking ownership of your development.
• Appreciating diverse perspectives and needs.
• Sustaining high performance and developing potential.
• Active listening, questioning, and clear communication.
• Seeking and giving feedback.
• Analyzing facts and recognizing patterns.
• Understanding business operations and building commercial awareness.
• Applying professional standards and upholding PwC's code of conduct and independence requirements.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Accounting or related professional qualification.
• Fluent in English.
• Proficient in accounting software, Microsoft Office, and G Suite.
• Good accounting knowledge.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Fast learner and committed to completing tasks.
• Knowledge of Oracle Cloud and data analytics is an advantage.
• This role is a 12-month contract, with potential extension or conversion based on performance.

Required Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accounting Policies, Active Listening, Balance Sheet Analysis, Budgetary Management, Cash Flow Analysis, Communication, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Escalation Management, Financial Budgeting, Financial Close Process, Financial Data Mining, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Financial Policy, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Generating Financial Reports, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Internal Controls, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Job Posting End Date

December 31, 2025

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Candidates must be residents of Malaysia or have the right to work in Malaysia.