Finance Accounting Manager

APRIL; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

APRIL in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting, consolidation, compliance, and finance operations across multiple entities. You will drive governance, operational excellence, and support growth initiatives.

You will manage closing cycles, consolidate results, lead audits, and provide analysis to guide management decisions. The role requires strong accounting knowledge, ERP proficiency, and effective leadership to build a high-performing finance team.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting/finance or related field with a recognized professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, or equivalent).
• Approximately 8–12 years of relevant experience in financial reporting, consolidation, audits, or corporate finance.
• Experience in public accounting or multinational environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end financial closing cycle across regional units.
• Oversee consolidation, management reports and statutory statements.
• Lead external audits and ensure statutory/regulatory compliance.
• Monitor performance and provide analysis for decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax and governance.
• Collaborate with auditors, tax advisers, lenders and regulators.
• Support treasury and cash flow management.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting and business planning.
• Drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls.
• Coach and develop finance team for high performance.
• Support strategic projects and transformation initiatives.

Skills

Financial reporting

Consolidation

Audit

Leadership

ERP systems

Advanced spreadsheet modelling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

ACCA/CPA/ICAEW or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting, consolidation, compliance, and finance operations across multiple entities within a growing organization. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening financial governance, driving operational excellence, and supporting business growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end financial closing cycle, ensuring timely and accurate reporting across regional business units.
• Oversee the preparation and review of consolidated financial results, management reports, and statutory financial statements.
• Lead external audit engagements and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor financial performance and provide meaningful analysis to support management decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and corporate governance requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, tax consultants, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies.
• Support treasury and cash flow management activities to maintain a healthy financial position across the organization.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and business planning activities to support strategic objectives.
• Drive process enhancement initiatives, strengthen internal controls, and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements.
• Lead, coach, and develop finance team members to build a high-performing finance function.
• Support strategic projects, business transformation initiatives, and other corporate assignments as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, complemented by a professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, or equivalent).
• Approximately 8-12 years of relevant experience in financial reporting, consolidation, audit, or corporate finance functions.
• Prior experience in public accounting and/or multinational environments will be an advantage.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting standards, consolidation processes, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within tight reporting deadlines.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate financial information into business insights.
• Effective people leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced spreadsheet modelling capabilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders across different functions and levels.
• Proficiency in English; additional language capabilities will be advantageous.
• Exposure to treasury management, risk management, or financial instruments accounting would be beneficial.