Business Services Finance Senior Consultant

weConnect Global Sdn. Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational company in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Consultant for its Business Services Finance team. The ideal candidate will manage client relationships and finance operations for various countries, especially Japan. Responsibilities include overseeing finance cycles, ensuring compliance, and team leadership. With a strong emphasis on communication and analytical skills, this role is suited for professionals eager to grow their expertise in a dynamic BPO environment.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in accounting, finance or professional services.
• Proficiency in reading and writing Chinese characters.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned clients.
• Review financial reports to ensure accuracy.
• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Client communication

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accountancy/finance or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Role Description

The Business Services Finance Senior Consultant position is an exciting opportunity for candidates who thrive in a dynamic and fast‑paced business process outsourcing (BPO) environment. The Finance Senior Consultant is responsible for managing client relationships and overseeing all aspects of finance operations—including accounting, banking, and tax services—for clients across multiple countries, with a strong focus on Japan‑based subsidiaries of global companies. The role involves close collaboration with internal teams, partners, and advisors to ensure seamless service delivery and high‑quality finance outcomes. Comprehensive on‑the‑job training will be provided for Japan and other country‑specific finance processes, local regulations, and system operations. This position is ideal for professionals who are confident in client communication, leadership, and project management, and who are eager to deepen their technical and consulting expertise while progressing toward a managerial role.

Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned clients on all finance, accounting, banking and tax related matters.
• Communicate via email, phone, and online meetings with clients.
• Review financial reports and ensure the accuracy of accounting entries, email drafts, cash flow projections, and payment setups prepared by other team members.
• Oversee the full finance cycle, ensuring accurate and compliant service delivery across finance processes, in accordance with accounting policies and standards.
• Guide and review the work of junior team members to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with statutory requirements and client policies.
• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement projects within the finance service team.
• Collaborate with external finance vendors and partners to ensure timely and accurate processing while maintaining awareness of local requirements.
• Contribute actively to finance client onboarding processes.

Required Qualifications

Skills and Experience

At least 4 years 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

Demonstrated leadership abilities, including experience coaching or reviewing junior team members’ work.

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.

Self‑motivated with strong attention to detail and excellent organizational, time‑management, and prioritization skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong client relationships.

Ability to manage multiple tasks under strict deadlines while maintaining a high standard of work.

Cultural awareness and the ability to work effectively with people at all levels across several countries.

Demonstrated ability and motivation to learn new knowledge, systems and global finance processes.

Bonus Qualifications

5+ years of experience in payroll, accounting, finance, or similar professional services.

Certified Accountant or CPA.

Application Questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?