Finance Leader: Reporting, Strategy & Process Improvement

Write Edge; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Write Edge is seeking an experienced Finance Executive to join our growing team in Malaysia. You will own core finance operations, oversee month-end reporting, ensure statutory compliance, and contribute to budgeting and financial analysis to support business decisions.

Collaborating with senior management and cross-functional teams, you will drive process improvements, automate routines where possible, and strengthen our financial controls as the business scales across markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related
• CPA/ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW or equivalent
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in financial accounting, reporting or a similar finance role
• Strong hands-on experience managing a full set of accounts
• Good knowledge of IFRS and applicable accounting standards
• Sound understanding of Malaysia statutory and compliance requirements
• Experience with external auditors, tax agents and company secretaries
• Experience with Xero is highly advantageous
• Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets, Docs and Slides
• Regional finance exposure across Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and/or Hong Kong would be an added advantage

Responsibilities

• Manage daily bank balances, payment listings and cash flow‑related activities
• Process vendor payments, staff claims, refunds and other finance transactions accurately and on time
• Maintain a full set of accounts and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Manage inter‑company transactions and ensure proper allocation of deferred revenue
• Work closely with Operations and other internal teams on fee collection, reconciliations and financial matters
• Support financial planning, cost monitoring and overall business performance
• Review monthly financial reports prepared by the external accountant to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Perform monthly variance analysis, identify key trends and provide meaningful recommendations
• Prepare month‑end closing schedules for balance sheet items
• Perform monthly inter‑company reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts and financial projections
• Analyse budget‑versus‑actual performance and provide actionable insights to management
• Coordinate Malaysia statutory requirements, including Annual Returns, corporate tax filings and other required submissions
• Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, company secretaries and relevant regulatory authorities
• Support annual audits, tax submissions and other statutory reporting requirements
• Assist with annual budgeting and financial planning exercises
• Prepare and present monthly financial information and insights to senior management
• Lead monthly financial review discussions, highlighting key variances, trends, risks and recommendations
• Partner with General Manager and Directors on financial analysis, business planning and strategic decision‑making
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to improve financial processes and operational efficiency
• Build strong working relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, consultants and other professional partners

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Multitasking

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related

CPA/ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW or equivalent

Tools

Google Sheets

Google Docs

Google Slides

Xero

IFRS

Job description

Write Edge is seeking an experienced Finance Executive to join our growing team in Malaysia. You will own core finance operations, oversee month-end reporting, ensure statutory compliance, and contribute to budgeting and financial analysis to support business decisions.

Collaborating with senior management and cross-functional teams, you will drive process improvements, automate routines where possible, and strengthen our financial controls as the business scales across markets.