Finance Manager

Eng Kah; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services company in Penang is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee financial planning, reporting, and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in financial management and regulatory requirements of Bursa Malaysia. Responsibilities include managing financial reports, ensuring timely submissions, and developing risk mitigation strategies. Candidates with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance and 5–8 years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply. This role is critical in supporting strategic financial decisions and maintaining investor confidence.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in finance/accounting roles.
• 2+ years in a Bursa-listed company or audit firm.
• Strong knowledge of Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of financial reports according to MFRS.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements.

Skills

Financial reporting

Compliance

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Manager to oversee the company’s financial planning, reporting and compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in financial management, corporate governance and be well-versed in Bursa Malaysia’s regulatory and reporting requirements. This role is critical in supporting strategic financial decisions, maintaining investor confidence and ensuring full regulatory compliance as a listed entity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports in accordance with MFRS and statutory requirements.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of financial statements to top management.
• Regulatory Compliance.
• Ensure compliance with all Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements, including continuous disclosure obligations, quarterly announcements, other announcements and annual reporting.
• Liaise with external auditor, company secretary, tax agent and regulators on financial disclosures and compliance matters.
• Support the preparation of announcements for Bursa Malaysia, including financial results, corporate exercises and material disclosures.
• Sustainability management and reporting.
• Develop and maintain sound internal controls and financial policies to safeguard company assets.
• Identify and manage financial risks proactively, ensuring adequate risk mitigation strategies are in place.
• Investor Relations & Corporate Governance.
• Assist in preparing materials for analysts’ briefings, annual general meetings (AGMs) and investor presentations.
• Ensure transparency and accuracy in financial communication with shareholders and the investing public.
• Strategic Finance.
• Support capital raising initiatives, due diligence for corporate exercises (e.g., rights issue, private placement, dividend policy) and strategic planning.
• Provide financial insights and scenario analysis to support executive decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA/ACCA/MIA membership is preferred.
• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant working experience in finance/accounting roles, with at least 2 years in a Bursa-listed company or audit firm handling listed clients.
• Strong knowledge of Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements, MFRS and Companies Act 2016.
• Proven experience in managing financial reporting, compliance and internal control frameworks.
• Excellent communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Preferred: Experience in corporate finance, investor relations or IPO readiness.
• Familiarity with ESG reporting or sustainability disclosures under Bursa requirements.

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