Business Services Finance Consultant

weConnect; Penang; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A business services firm in Malaysia is looking for a Finance Consultant to support finance services for multiple clients. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience in accounting or finance and holds a relevant bachelor's degree. Key duties include managing financial documentation, ensuring compliance with regulations, and preparing financial reports. Proficiency in English and the ability to write in Chinese are required. This position offers strong growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of working experience in accounting or finance.
• Business-level English reading and writing skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Process finance documents, record transactions accurately.
• Manage payment initiation and prepare cash flow projections.
• Support tax filing and ensure compliance across jurisdictions.
• Ensure accuracy of accounting entries and cash flow projections.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

MS Office Applications

Business-level English

Proficiency in Chinese characters

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accountancy/finance or equivalent qualification

Job description

Role Description

The Business Services Finance Consultant position is an exciting opportunity for candidates who thrive in a dynamic and fast‑paced business process outsourcing (BPO) environment.

The Finance Consultant supports the delivery of accurate and timely finance services to multiple clients across different industries and countries, with a strong focus on Japan‑based subsidiaries of global companies.

This role requires strong attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and the ability to manage multiple client portfolios with professionalism and accountability.

Comprehensive on‑the‑job training will be provided for Japan and other country‑specific finance processes, local regulations, and internal systems. This position offers the opportunity to develop both operational and client advisory skills within a global consulting environment, across key finance areas such as accounting, banking, and tax services, paving the way for progression into a senior consultant role.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process finance documents from clients, record transactions accurately in the accounting system in accordance with accounting policies and standards and deliver financial reporting packages within agreed timelines.
• Manage payment initiation through the online banking platform in line with the agreed payment cycle and approval process, and prepare cash flow projections.
• Support tax filing activities and monitor statutory and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions to ensure timely and accurate submissions.
• Comply with finance business processes and procedures to ensure operational consistency and efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to all document retention, reporting and audit requirements across multiple countries.
• Review and ensure the accuracy of accounting entries, cash flow projections, and payment setups prepared by other team members.
• Assisting in documenting finance processes and standard operating procedures to ensure consistent and quality delivery.
• Participating in knowledge sharing, process improvement initiatives, and system enhancement activities.

Required Qualifications

Skills and Experience:

• At least 1 year of working experience, preferably in accounting, finance, or similar professional services.
• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy/finance or equivalent qualification/business experience.
• Business‑level English reading and writing skills.
• Proficiency in reading and writing Chinese characters.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Personal Attributes:

• Self‑motivated with strong attention to detail and excellent organizational, time‑management, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under strict deadlines while maintaining a high standard of work.
• Customer‑oriented with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Cultural awareness and the ability to work effectively with people at all levels across several countries.
• Demonstrated ability and motivation to learn knowledge, new systems and global finance processes.

Bonus Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience, preferably in accounting, finance, or professional services.