Finance Executive

Elsa Talent; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Elsa Talent seeks a seasoned Finance Lead to manage project lifecycle finances, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control. You will monitor expenditures, validate invoices, and prepare monthly and quarterly reports to drive financial performance.

The role requires 5+ years in finance within project-based industries, strong ERP and Excel skills, and excellent English communication. You will collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure audit-ready records

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Finance, preferably within Oil & Gas, energy, engineering, or project-based industries.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in project finance, cost control, financial reporting, or similar roles.
• Strong knowledge of financial systems, ERP platforms, accounting principles, and project cost management practices.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, invoice verification, financial analysis, and cost monitoring.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); good command of English.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support finance-related activities throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring effective financial planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Perform project financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control to support objectives and performance.
• Monitor expenditures, analyze cost performance, and prepare financial reports including budget tracking and variance analysis.
• Process and verify financial transactions (invoices, payments, accruals, journals, reconciliations) per policies.
• Review and validate vendor/contractor invoices for accuracy and compliance.
• Support cash flow management, including payment planning and forecasting.
• Prepare periodic financial reports (monthly, quarterly, project-based) for financial status insights.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for audit readiness.
• Support audits by preparing docs and responding to queries.
• Ensure adherence to policies, standards, statutory/regulatory requirements.
• Provide financial analysis to facilitate informed decisions and cost optimization.
• Monitor financial risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Support close-out activities with final cost reconciliation and reporting.
• Maintain data entry and reporting in financial systems/ERP.
• Collaborate with teams, vendors, and stakeholders for smooth operations.

Skills

Financial planning

Cost control

Financial reporting

Vendor management

ERP familiarity

Analytical skills

English communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

• Manage and support finance-related activities throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring effective financial planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Perform project financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control activities to support project objectives and financial performance.
• Monitor project expenditures, analyze cost performance, and prepare financial reports, including budget tracking, variance analysis, and cost summaries.
• Process and verify financial transactions, including invoices, payments, accruals, journal entries, and account reconciliations in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Review and validate vendor and contractor invoices to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Support cash flow management activities, including payment planning, monitoring of outstanding receivables and payables, and financial forecasting.
• Prepare periodic financial reports (monthly, quarterly, and project-based) to provide insights into project financial status and performance.
• Maintain accurate financial records, documentation, and supporting evidence to ensure proper financial control, traceability, and audit readiness.
• Support internal and external audit activities by preparing relevant documentation, responding to audit queries, and ensuring compliance with financial requirements.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies, accounting standards, statutory requirements, and applicable regulatory obligations.
• Provide financial analysis, recommendations, and support to project teams to facilitate effective decision-making and cost optimization.
• Monitor financial risks, identify potential cost impacts, and recommend mitigation strategies to improve financial performance.
• Support project close-out activities, including final cost reconciliation, account closure, and preparation of final financial reports.
• Maintain accurate data entry and reporting within financial management systems or ERP platforms.
• Collaborate with project teams, vendors, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure smooth financial operations and timely resolution of financial matters.

Qualification/Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Finance, preferably within the Oil & Gas, energy, engineering, or project-based industries.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in project finance, cost control, financial reporting, or similar roles.
• Strong knowledge of financial systems, ERP platforms, accounting principles, and project cost management practices.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, invoice verification, financial analysis, and cost monitoring.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Good command of English with strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently in a project environment.
• Pleasant personality with good interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Note: Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted as part of shortlisting process