Finance & Accounting Manager

DCConnect Global; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications provider in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced Accounting and Financial Manager. The role involves building financial models, ensuring compliance with auditing standards, and overseeing corporate accounting practices. Candidates should have a degree in Accounting or Finance, demonstrate expertise in financial analysis within the telco industry, and possess strong internal auditing skills. This position offers the opportunity to partner effectively with senior management and drive financial decision-making.

Qualifications

• Right to work in Malaysia.
• Previous experience as an Accounting and Financial Manager.
• Experience in the telco and internet services industry.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage financial models reflecting deployment economics.
• Ensure compliance with approval processes, budget allocations, and financial reporting standards.
• Oversee preparation of financial statements in compliance with accounting standards.
• Lead management accounting initiatives including cost allocation and profitability analysis.

Skills

Financial modeling

Cost analysis

Internal auditing

Budgeting and forecasting

Tax compliance

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Financial Modeling and Analysis

• Build and manage financial models that reflect real-world deployment economics — not just projections.
• Analyze capex vs. opex trade-offs across markets and routes.
• Track build costs, revenue yield, and ROI across fiber projects.
• Partner with deployment and engineering teams to improve cost efficiency and capital allocation.
• Support fundraising, investor reporting, and strategic financial planning.
• Help leadership make data-driven decisions on where to invest next — and how to do it profitably.

Internal Audit & Controls (Capex Focus)

• Establish and maintain strong internal controls to ensure transparency and accountability in capex projects.
• Conduct periodic internal audits of major capital projects to verify compliance with approval processes, budget allocations, and financial reporting standards.
• Review project cost justifications, vendor contracts, and procurement processes to detect inefficiencies, risks, or potential financial leakage.
• Provide independent assessments of project spend vs. budget, highlighting variances and root causes.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineering teams to ensure corrective actions are taken on audit findings.
• Develop audit reports and present findings to senior leadership, ensuring recommendations are actionable and aligned with strategic goals.
• Continuously improve governance frameworks for capex approval, tracking, and post-implementation reviews.

Corporate Accounting, Management Accounting & Taxation

• Oversee the preparation and accuracy of financial statements in compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Develop and monitor annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses to support business performance management.
• Lead management accounting initiatives, including cost allocation, profitability analysis, and performance dashboards.
• Ensure compliance with local and international tax regulations, overseeing tax planning, filings, and audits.
• Provide strategic tax advice to optimize corporate tax positions while mitigating risks.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and systems that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
• Act as a key finance partner to senior management, offering insights on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies.
• Mentor and develop accounting team members, fostering a high-performance culture.

Qualifications & Application Requirements

• Right to work in Malaysia.
• Expected monthly basic salary.
• Type of qualifications held.
• Years of experience as an Accounting and Financial Manager.
• Years of experience in the telco & internet services industry.
• Years of auditing experience.