FINANCE MANAGER

MUI Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A Malaysian financial services firm is seeking an experienced finance manager to lead accounting, treasury, and budgeting functions. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a management role. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with financial standards and providing analysis to support decision-making. The position also involves liaising with stakeholders and implementing process improvements. Professional certifications such as ACCA or CPA are advantageous.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of finance or accounting experience required.
• 5+ years in a finance team management role is essential.
• Professional certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage accounting and financial functions.
• Ensure compliance with financial and governance standards.
• Provide financial insights for decision-making.
• Implement cost management and process improvements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or equivalent

Professional Qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA)

Job description

• Plan, lead, and manage Accounting, Treasury, Taxation, Budgeting, Internal Control, Risk Management, and other relevant corporate functions.
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards, statutory requirements, internal policies, and governance frameworks.
• Oversee Finance staff and processes to ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Prepare, review, and present quarterly consolidated financial results and year‑end audited statements to Management, Audit Committee, and the Board.

3. Business Analysis & Advisory

• Provide timely financial analysis, insights, and segmental reporting to support Management and Board decision‑making.
• Support business departments (Operations, Merchandising, Marketing) with financial projections, feasibility analyses, and financial inputs for new projects, concept stores, or lease renewals.

4. Stakeholder & External Relations

• Liaise with business partners, suppliers, bankers, auditors, tax agents, regulators, and other relevant stakeholders.

5. Process Improvement & Cost Management

• Plan and implement process improvement initiatives, cost efficiency projects, and technology enhancements to strengthen financial operations.
• Lead restructuring or resizing initiatives within the Finance Department to enhance efficiency and capability.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCES

• Bachelor’s Degree, Post‑Graduate Diploma, or Professional Qualification in Finance, Accountancy, Banking, or equivalent field.
• At least 10 years of relevant finance or accounting experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a Finance team management role.
• Professional certifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, CIMA) are advantageous.