Finance Business Partner

American Institute of CPAs; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional association for accountants is seeking a financial planning specialist in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. The role involves preparing financial reports, leading budget cycles, and improving processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 5+ years of experience. The position offers a flexible work schedule and a comprehensive benefits package focused on employee wellbeing and continuous learning.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Flexible benefits options

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience in financial reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports on a regular basis.
• Develop and publish financial and non-financial metrics.
• Lead budget and financial projection cycles.
• Evaluate existing processes for improvements.
• Manage annual audit preparations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Overview

About the Role: You will provide comprehensive financial planning, analysis, and decision support to the Association leadership team and revenue /cost centre teams within the Association. Lead certain aspects of budget development, forecast management, revenue and expense-related projects, as well as monthly close and reporting. You will report to the Lead Manager - Financial Planning and analysis as an individual contributor.

You Will

• Prepare financial reports on a regular, pre-determined basis (e.g. bi-monthly, monthly, and quarterly). Conduct analysis and share results to the Finance leadership team.
• Develop and publish financial and non-financial metrics, calling attention to opportunities and risks. Communicate opportunities and risks to Finance leadership and business owners. Identify, recommend, and implement ways to take advantage of opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Initiate planning and provide leadership and participate in the budget and financial projection cycles.
• Evaluate effectiveness of existing processes and recommend enhancements that lead to improvements in the quality of deliverables.
• Cultivate business relationships across the organization to understand business owner needs and expectations, incorporating feedback to enhance processes when possible.
• Help with the annual audit by preparing requested schedules and addressing auditor inquiries.
• Use a hybrid work schedule

You Have

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related area of study, or equivalent combination of recognised finance qualification and experience
• 5+ years' related experience

How We Support You

We provide flexibility to help you achieve a good work-life balance. You'll be part of a global, diverse team who foster an environment of inclusion and belonging where you are valued for who you are and where you come from.

We offer benefit options in and out of the workplace, including healthcare, retirement, annual leave, parental leave, an employee assistance program. We care about our employees' welfare and focus our benefits package on the benefits which support your wellbeing. We also recognize that everyone has different priorities, so in addition to our core benefits to support your health we offer flexible options for you to choose benefits that are right for you, your family and your lifestyle.

We believe in non-stop learning and are committed to investing in learning opportunities that help you reach your full potential and support your continued development.

About Us

At The Association, a Great Place to Work-Certified company, we are transforming the accounting and finance profession. We are future-focused, empowering the world's most accomplished accountants to stay relevant, meet today\'s demands, and prepare for tomorrow\'s challenges through quality education, resources, and training.

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