Experienced Associate - Finance (Engagement Management)

PwC Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Associate to manage financial operations and ensure compliance. Key responsibilities include overseeing project contracts, supporting billing processes, and collaborating for month-end closings. The ideal candidate has a degree in accounting, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in accounting software like Oracle Cloud and Microsoft Office. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are keen on professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Degree / Diploma in Accounting or related professional qualifications.
• Fluent in English.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the projects and contracts setup and maintenance.
• Support client billing operations.
• Collaborate with the other finance functions for month-end closing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Accounting knowledge

Fast learning

Education

Degree / Diploma in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle Cloud

G Suite

Job description

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in finance focus on providing financial advice and strategic guidance to clients, helping them optimise 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 confirming compliance with regulations. You will handle tasks such as financial reporting, budgeting, and risk management.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the desired candidate is expected to have good self-motivation, attention to detail, result oriented and good interpersonal and communication skills. This is an internal support role.

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Finance

Management Level

Associate

Responsibilities

• Manage the projects and contracts setup and maintenance.
• Support client billing operations.
• Conduct WIP adjustments of any project-related billings that cannot be billed to, following procedural approval processes.
• Process and monitor the accurate completion of close out of projects and contracts upon receipt of instruction from engagement teams as per process and procedures.
• Monitor and follow-up on staff’s timecard submission, process time transfers and assist users with troubleshooting timecard related matters.
• Ensure strict adherence and compliance to query resolution within stipulated SLA.
• Maintenance and enforcement of engagement management related policies, processes and procedures.
• Produce reports to assist management with monitoring / decision making.
• Resolve queries both internally and externally relating to engagement management, including liaising with IT or other support functions as necessary.
• Engage and educate clients on SOPs to ensure a positive client experience.
• Support the team lead with system implementation and/or system and process improvement requirements as required.
• Collaborate with the other finance functions for month-end closing.
• Undertake ad-hoc assignments from engagement management claims perspectives as directed by the management from time to time.
• Collaborate with and support other functions within Finance as needed, and perform other duties as assigned /ad-hoc tasks to support relevant and related business requirements.

Skills

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum of Degree / Diploma in Accounting or related professional qualifications.
• Fluent in English .
• Proficient in the use accounting software and applications, as well as Microsoft Office programs and G Suite.
• Good accounting knowledge.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
• Strong attention to detail, affinity for critical thinking, problem-solving and hands-on execution.
• Fast learner and committed to get the job done.
• Knowledge of Oracle Cloud and/or data analytics skills is an added advantage.
• This role will be on a 12-month contract arrangement and the contract can be extended or converted to permanent based on performance.

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Policies, Accounting Practices, 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) {+ 4 more}

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Work Visa Sponsorship

No

Government Clearance Required

No