Finance Manager

Le Urban Investment Pte Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced Accountant to oversee financial instruments optimization and maintain cash flow. The ideal candidate must possess a BSc in Finance or related fields and have demonstrable experience in financial management. Responsibilities include managing accounting entries, monthly financial reporting, and liaising with auditors. The role requires advanced organizational and analytical skills, with a strong emphasis on ethics and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as an Accountant or in a relevant field.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting and corporate finance principles and procedures.
• Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to financial instruments optimization and cash flow.
• Lead daily operations and administration for accounting teams.
• Liaise with banks, auditors, and tax agents for compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

BSc degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics

Tools

Accounting/Financial software

MS Excel

Job description

To optimize financial instruments and keep a healthy free cash flow.

Job Duties

• GL Entries Checking and Updating in Accounting System
• Checking and Posting of Accounting Entries in Accounting System
• Weekly Cash Flow Plan for Fund Request and Arrangement
• Monthly/Quarterly Tax Return Checking and Approval
• Interco Balance Sheet Reconciliation
• Month End Closing Schedule Reviewing and Monitoring
• Monthly Financial Reporting & Consolidated Reporting
• Maintain and Improve Internal Control; Company Policy are in accordance with Accounting Standards
• Ensure Proper Filing and Keeping of Accounting Documents
• Mentoring and Supervision of Accounts Staff, Performance Reviewing
• Liaise with Banks, Auditor and Tax Agent
• Other duties as required and that may occasionally be necessary to support the business.

Management or Supervisory Duties

• Daily Operations: To ensure the daily functioning of a department or section or team.
• Administration: To complete basic administrative work (manage appraisal, confirmation, promotion, discipline, leave, attendance, absentee) and correspond among department or section or team.
• Evaluation: Regularly evaluate data and employee performance; reward and promote good performers, coach and motivate poor performers; track and report scorecard results to senior management.
• Enforcing Policy: Ensure adherence to legal and company policies; enforce company policy to cultivate an environment where employees hold one another accountable for their actions.
• Staffing: To interview, identify, hire, and train new employees; coach and further develop existing employees.
• Leadership: Provide guidance, direction, leadership and support to ensure goals are accomplished; develop team members through feedback and coaching.
• Set Goals: Set performance goals and deadlines in line with the company plans and vision; communicate them to subordinates.
• Delegation: Delegate workloads effectively while monitoring progress; identify strengths and weaknesses of staff and assign appropriate tasks.
• Communication: Effectively communicate with staff and superiors and convey information to stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Model and encourage cross-functional collaboration.
• Monitoring: Monitor progress toward goals and take action to strengthen results.
• Motivate: Create an open, positive and innovative work culture.
• Coaching: Coach and train staff on new policies, workflows, technologies or systems.
• Organizing: Organize workflow and clarify duties or delegated tasks.
• Support: Provide support in problem resolution and decision-making.
• Succession Planning: Prepare for smooth staff transitions in deployments and staffing changes.
• Mentorship: Ensure staff have mentors and mentoring guidance for professional development.
• 7S Workplace: Implement and maintain a safe, secure, and compliant work environment.
• Financial: Monitor and control assets, expenses and budgets.
• Handling Pressure: Thrive in a high-stakes, competitive business environment.
• Adaptation: Adapt to changing technologies, management styles and communication forms.
• Initiative: Be proactive and take action when necessary.

Job Requirements

• Proven working experience as an Accountant or in a relevant field
• BSc degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics
• Thorough knowledge of accounting and corporate finance principles and procedures
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to reflect on one\'s own work as well as the wider consequences of financial decisions
• Organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines
• A methodical approach and problem-solving skills
• Experience using accounting/financial software
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data