Finance Associate

G-P; Malaysia; Remote; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the SaaS sector is looking for a Finance Associate based in Malaysia. The role involves managing financial reporting, payroll compliance, and supporting new service lines. Candidates must have a relevant degree and at least three years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a publicly traded environment. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a remote-first workplace, focusing on innovation and inclusivity.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Remote work flexibility

Opportunity for professional growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in progressive accounting, preferably in a publicly traded company.
• Experience in a multinational environment and handling multi-currency transactions is required.
• Payroll experience across multiple countries is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of financial reports and compliance filings.
• Manage financial statement reconciliations and monthly close process.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Excellent communication in English and Chinese

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related area

Job description

Our leading SaaS-based Global Employment Platform enables clients to expand into over 180 countries quickly and efficiently, without the complexities of establishing local entities. At G-P, we’re dedicated to breaking down barriers to global business and creating opportunities for everyone, everywhere.

Our diverse, remote-first teams are essential to our success. We empower our Dream Team members with flexibility and resources, fostering an environment where innovation thrives and every contribution is valued and celebrated.

The work you do here will positively impact lives around the world. We stand by our promise: Opportunity Made Possible. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, we invite you to join us in expanding your skills and helping to reshape the future of work.

At G-P, we assist organizations in building exceptional global teams in days, not months—streamlining the hiring, onboarding, and management process to unlock growth potential for all.

About this Position

Based in Malaysia, as a Finance Associate, the main responsibilities include the management of financial accounting and reporting, payroll and tax compliance framework for several of the APAC entities and support of new service lines and enhanced financial processes.

What you can expect to do:

• Assist in the preparation of US GAAP and statutory financial reports, tax and other compliance filings required in collaboration with local service providers
• Manage the monthly close process for several assigned entities, including financial statement reconciliations
• Provide meaningful analysis for subsidiary and corporate level financial statements
• Maintain an overview of accounting differences between US GAAP and statutory accounting requirement and records
• Review payroll changes collated by our financial operations team
• Assist in bringing new entities/countries into our scope, liaising with local service providers and the internal operations team to draft work scope, negotiate processes, and commence finance and payroll activities
• Assist other members of the Finance team on numerous projects including the implementation of ERP system, the financial statement audit and process improvements
• Assist with the implementation of any new service lines
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to increase efficiency, streamline workflows and controls, and continually identify opportunities for automation

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related area is essential
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in progressive accounting – Publicly traded company experience desirable
• Experience in multi-national environment including multi-currency translations and consolidations
• Ability to demonstrate interpersonal, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Payroll experience in multiple countries is an advantage
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Chinese.
• Ability to handle a high volume of time sensitive materials
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience in collaborating with remote colleagues and employees globally
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work from remote or home office locations

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants who meet the inherent requirements for the position. Please note that background checks are required, and this may include criminal record checks.

G-P. Global Made Possible.

G-P is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

G-P also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation due to a disability during the interview process, please contact us at [e-mail].

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