Finance Manager

PositiveLinks Asia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PositiveLinks Asia is seeking a Finance Manager to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data for venture capital and private equity funds. You will work closely with investment professionals, auditors, and fund administrators while contributing to high-impact reporting and process optimisation initiatives.

Key responsibilities include preparing complete financial statements under IFRS/MFRS, coordinating audits, budgeting, and building Excel-based reports to support investor reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional certification (CA, CPA, or ACCA) is an advantage, not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Handle a full set of accounts and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with IFRS or MFRS.
• Generate investment tracking reports and update portfolio company performance from the investment team data.
• Liaise with fund administrators, auditors, and tax agents to support audits and timely reporting.
• Support cash flow management, budgeting, and financial planning processes.
• Build and maintain Excel-based reports and templates for management and investor reporting.
• Ensure proper documentation and internal controls over financial operations.
• Assist with audit preparation and compliance filings (SC, CIMA).
• Collaborate with internal teams to align finance processes with operations and investments.
• Contribute to process improvements and reporting automation initiatives.

Skills

Financial reporting

IFRS/MFRS knowledge

Auditing coordination

Budgeting

Cash flow management

Stakeholder communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join a dynamic team as a Finance Manager, where you'll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data for venture capital and private equity funds.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with investment professionals, auditors, and fund administrators while contributing to high-impact reporting and process optimisation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a full set of accounts, prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS or MFRS).
• Generate investment tracking reports and update portfolio company performance based on data from the investment team.
• Liaise with external parties such as fund administrators, auditors, and tax agents to support audits and ensure timely reporting.
• Support cash flow management, budgeting, and financial planning processes.
• Build and maintain Excel-based reports and templates to support management and investor reporting.
• Ensure proper documentation and internal controls over financial operations.
• Assist with audit preparation and compliance filings (e.g., SC, CIMA).
• Collaborate with internal teams to align finance processes with operational and investment activities.
• Contribute to process improvements and reporting automation initiatives.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification (CA, CPA, or ACCA) is an advantage, but not mandatory.
• 4-7 years of relevant experience in accounting, audit, or finance operations, with a strong preference for exposure to venture capital, private equity, or fund administration environments.
• Proven experience managing the full set of accounts independently.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and accounting principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to build financial reports and models.
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities in a lean setup.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Positive attitude, proactive mindset, and willingness to grow into fund finance responsibilities.
• This opportunity is available to individuals authorized to work in Malaysia.