Finance Associate

Excelerate; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelerate is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented finance professional to join their team in Kuala Lumpur. In this role, you will manage financial functions, including reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, while contributing to essential business operations. Candidates should have a relevant degree, strong analytical skills, and experience in finance or accounting roles. This is an exciting opportunity to grow within an organisation focused on skills transformation.

Qualifications

• Holds a Bachelor's degree or Professional Certification in Finance or Accounting.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in finance or accounting roles required.
• Experience in a startup environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle full set of accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare sales and monthly management reports.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify trends and opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Xero

Job description

About us

Excelerate is a skills transformation organisation that equips workforces with future skills. We learn organisations’ and individuals’ future skills needs, design learning solutions covering a breadth and depth of skills, and deliver transformational learning experiences.

We believe skills are vital to thriving in an evolving workplace landscape. ~500 organisations are powered by technology talent trained by Excelerate in data, coding, design, cybersecurity, telecommunications, product management, and other skills. We have also helped ~5,000 individuals upskill and reskill to remain relevant in the future economy.

We partner with leading global talent development organisations to deliver industry-recognised learning programmes. Collectively, our partners have trained and certified 700,000+ individuals in 20,000+ organisations globally.

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a strong foundation in finance and accounting, coupled with excellent analytical skills and a proactive approach to supporting business objectives. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to critical financial functions including reporting, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting while gaining exposure to various aspects of our business operations.

Your key responsibilities

• Handle full set of accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations
• Perform daily finance duties, including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), banking transactions, and other financial transactions
• Verify, compute, post, and record accounts data accurately and timely
• Prepare sales and monthly management reports to provide insights into financial performance
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and cash flow forecasts to support financial planning and control
• Conduct variance analysis to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement
• Assist in conducting financial analysis to support strategic decision-making
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support business initiatives
• Aid in the costing and pricing exercises to ensure profitability and competitiveness
• Process employee expenses reimbursement according to company policy
• Assist in prepayment and accrual adjustments to ensure financial statements reflect the correct financial position
• Perform ad-hoc duties and projects as assigned

The ideal candidate

• Holds at least a Bachelor's degree and/or Professional Certification in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Comes with at least 3 to 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, or related roles. Experience in a startup environment is a plus!
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and trends
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Xero, and/or other accounting/financial software
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and in a team
• A natural people person who can build strong working relationships across departments and collaborate effectively with stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and integrity
• Able to multitask, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and grow within the organisation