Associate Manager / Manager - Finance

Links International; Johor; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Johor is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage full accounting tasks, prepare financial statements, and lead a finance team. The ideal candidate will possess a Diploma or Degree in Accounting with 2-5 years of experience in the Banking or Fintech sectors. Strong Excel skills and proficiency with accounting software are essential. Candidates should be detail-oriented and preferably trilingual in English, Chinese, and Malay. This role requires commuting to Singapore 3-4 days a week during the probation period.

Benefits

Transportation allowance

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in Banking, Finance, or Fintech.
• Experience in leading a finance team.
• Proficiency with automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Handle accounting tasks for multiple entities.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements.
• Liaise with stakeholders such as auditors and tax agents.

Skills

Leadership

Excel proficiency

Accounting software knowledge

Detail-oriented

Trilingual (English, Chinese, Malay)

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

RPA

VBA

APIs

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Handle the complete set of accounting tasks for multiple entities, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and review monthly management accounts to resolve discrepancies.
• Design and implement transfer pricing models.
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders such as auditors, tax agents, corporate secretarial agents, and regulatory authorities.
• Manage tax and regulatory filings, statutory audits, and compliance procedures.
• Drive process improvements and lead system implementation initiatives.
• Build and provide leadership to the finance team as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the Banking, Finance, or Fintech industry.
• Proven experience in leading a team.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, accounting software, and automation tools utilizing APIs.
• Familiarity with technologies such as RPA or methodologies like MACRO and VBA to enhance user experience and streamline processes.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, resourceful, and self-motivated, with a willingness to challenge the status quo.
• Preferably trilingual in English, Chinese, and Malay.
• Must be willing to commute to Singapore 3-4 days per week during the probation period (transportation allowance provided as needed). Office location: Shenton Way / Telok Ayer / Raffles Place.