Finance cum Accounting Manager

Khean Seng Engineering Sdn Bhd; Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Malaysia seeks a detail-oriented Finance cum Accounting Manager to oversee daily operations. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of financial management experience, with key responsibilities including managing accounts, preparing financial analyses, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, and optimizing finance operations through technology. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in financial management and accounting preferred in a nonprofit.
• Proficiency in financial management software required.
• Experience overseeing the annual audit.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance and accounting operations.
• Prepare financial analyses for leadership decisions.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles (GAAP).

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Financial management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial management software

Job description

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and proactive Finance cum Accounting Manager to oversee our daily finance and accounting operations. This role manages accounts receivable and payable, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting, while ensuring accuracy and compliance across all fiscal records. The Manager will prepare financial analyses to support leadership decisions, serve as the primary contact for invoicing, payments, budgets, and revenue, and implement financial technology systems to streamline processes. Strong analytical skills, expertise in accounting principles, and the ability to train and support staff are essential for success in this position.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensuring day‑to‑day transactions such as accounts payable, cash receipts and accounts receivable, general ledger, credit card transactions, and payroll are recorded properly.
• Performing timely month‑end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations (e.g., net assets, investments, revenue, expenses, payroll allocations, etc.), ensuring that accounting schedules are updated accurately.
• Ensuring proper revenue and expenses recognition.
• Monitoring cash balances and performing cash flow forecasting.
• Ensuring all finance and accounting operations comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and federal and state laws and regulations.
• Assisting the Director and budget managers in developing and monitoring departmental, project, and organizational budget; assisting with monthly financial reporting needs.
• Performing fiscal year‑end close activities and assisting with activities and requirements of external auditors.
• Communicating regularly with the Managing Director.
• Continually seeking and implementing opportunities to streamline and improve finance and accounting operations through technology, including training staff to better utilize financial and accounting software.
• Managing select administration activities, such as state unemployment and income tax registrations.
• Other duties as assigned to meet organizational requirements.

Qualification - Education and Training

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or relevant field required.

Job Experience

• Minimum 8 years in financial management and accounting, preferably in a nonprofit organization or association.
• Supervisory experience is an advantage, along with strong skills in financial management, accounting systems, and analytical problem‑solving.
• Proficiency in Microsoft (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) with expertise in Excel required.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations.
• Proficiency and hands‑on experience with financial management software required.
• Experience overseeing the annual audit.
• Superior data management and data analysis skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Detail‑oriented with a passion for accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to explain financial terms in simple language.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the mission of the organization.