Finance Manager

Palaterium; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a hands-on, commercially minded Finance Manager to join the group finance team. You will partner with the existing Finance Manager to strengthen budgeting, forecasting, cashflow, and group reporting across multiple entities.

This role carries strong ownership of budgeting, forecasting, cashflow, group reporting, and audit readiness, while collaborating on operational reviews, statutory reporting, and finance team development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum 6-8 years of relevant finance experience, with at least 2-3 years in a Finance Manager or equivalent role.
• Prior experience in group / multi-entity reporting is essential.
• Experience dealing with external auditors and tax agents is a plus.
• Industry experience in F&B, retail, or franchise / multi‑outlet operations is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review the group's annual budget and rolling forecasts.
• Cashflow monitoring and forward-looking cashflow projections.
• Manage management cost charges, IT cost recovery, and barista cost charge analysis across group companies.
• Provide commercial insights to support decision-making by senior management and HODs.
• Co‑prepare and review the management report to JV partners for selected subsidiaries; monthly Sales, EBITDA, and HOD reports.
• Perform monthly reviews of AP aging, AR aging, and bad debts; drive balance sheet reviews and clearing of items across entities.
• Jointly review monthly P&L and balance sheet for all group companies; review and approve weekly payments.
• Prepare group consolidation audit working files and act as contact for external auditors; review audited financial statements.
• Co‑manage Chart of Accounts and department setup for consistent reporting; ensure group-wide compliance with tax rulings.
• Coach and guide the finance team and contribute to process improvements and finance transformation initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We are looking for a hands‑on, commercially minded Finance Manager to join our group finance team. You will partner with the existing Finance Manager to strengthen the group's financial planning, reporting, and controls across multiple entities. The role carries strong ownership of budgeting, forecasting, cashflow, group reporting, and audit readiness, while collaborating on operational reviews, statutory reporting, and finance team development.

This is a role suited to a candidate who is comfortable working across group and entity-level reporting and engaging with senior management and business team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Budgeting, Forecasting & Commercial Analysis

Preparation and review of the group's annual budget and rolling forecasts

Cashflow monitoring and forward‑looking cashflow projections

Manage management cost charges, IT cost recovery, and barista cost charge and analysis across group companies

Provide commercial insights to support decision‑making by senior management and HODs

Group & Statutory Reporting

Co‑prepare and review the management report to JV partners for selected subsidiaries

Co‑prepare the Sales, EBITDA, and HOD reports on a monthly basis

Controls, Reviews & Audit

Perform monthly reviews of AP aging, AR aging, and bad debts

Drive balance sheet reviews and clearing of outstanding items across entities

Jointly review monthly P&L and balance sheet for all group companies

Review and approve weekly payments

Prepare group consolidation audit working files and act as key point of contact for external auditors

Review of audited financial statements for all group companies

Systems, Compliance & Team Development

Co‑manage Chart of Accounts and department set‑up to ensure consistent reporting across the group

Keep abreast of new legislation and tax rulings and ensure group‑wide compliance

Coach and guide the finance team, supporting their development alongside the existing FM

Contribute to process improvements and finance transformation initiatives

JOB REQUIREMENT

Qualifications

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Experience

Minimum 6‑8 years of relevant finance experience, at least 2‑3 years in a Finance Manager or equivalent role

Prior experience in group / multi‑entity reporting essential

Experience in dealing with external stakeholders (auditors and tax agents) is a strong plus

Industry experience in F&B, retail, or franchise / multi‑outlet operations is highly desirable

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of MFRS, Malaysian tax (income tax, SST, transfer pricing), and statutory compliance

Proficient in Oracle accounting systems, advanced Excel and PowerPoint

Personal Attributes

High ownership, hands‑on, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced group environment

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; able to see both the group and entity picture

Effective communicator - able to work collaboratively with the existing FM, finance team, HODs, and external partners

Discreet, dependable, and detail‑oriented, with sound commercial judgement