FINANCE MANAGER

Fairview International School; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview International School is seeking an experienced Finance Manager with property development exposure to oversee the school’s financial operations and drive accuracy, timeliness, and compliance in financial management.

You will lead the Finance team, manage accounting, reporting, and cash flow, and provide insightful financial analysis to support strategic decisions across multiple campuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA/CPA/CIMA/MIA is an advantage.
• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant accounting/finance experience with at least 2–3 years in a managerial role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial and accounting operations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Analyse financial performance, variances, and trends.
• Lead annual budgeting and financial planning.
• Monitor cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts.
• Oversee AR and AP processes and internal controls.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and develop the Finance team.

Skills

Financial management

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Analytical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Integrity & confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CPA/CIMA/MIA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Finance Manager with Property Development experience to oversee the School's financial operations and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial management. The Finance Manager will lead the Finance team, manage accounting and reporting functions, monitor cash flow, strengthen financial controls, and provide financial insights to support management decision-making.

Key responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day financial and accounting operations of the organisation

Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports

Analyse financial performance, variances, trends, and key financial indicators

Lead the annual budgeting and financial planning process

Monitor daily and monthly cash flow requirements and prepare cash flow forecasts

Oversee the Accounts Receivable function and collection activities

Oversee Accounts Payable processes, including invoice verification and payment processing

Establish, review, and strengthen financial policies, procedures, and internal controls

Coordinate internal and external audit activities

Lead, supervise, and develop the Finance team

About you

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, MIA, or equivalent is an advantage

Minimum 5–8 years of relevant accounting and finance and property development experience, with at least 2–3 years in a managerial or supervisory role

Strong knowledge of financial accounting, management reporting, budgeting, cash flow, AR, AP, and financial controls

With Property Development experience

Experience managing and developing a Finance team

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

High level of integrity, confidentiality, accuracy, and attention to detail

Experience in the education, school, or multi-campus environment will be an advantage

Hirer responsiveness Salary match Number of applicants

Fairview International School is the first and only network of 4 International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools in West Malaysia. Having been authorised for 10 IB programmes and evaluated after the 5 year cycle for 5, Fairview moves on to expand into 3 more campuses in Malaysia. Fairview offers the full spectrum of the academic programmes of the IB – The Primary Years Programme (PYP), The Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP).

The time tested UK National Curriculum forms the backbone while the International Baccalaureate Framework drives teaching and learning.Our academic performance has been consistent over the years with our students’ scores in DP averaging at 36/37.

Fairview takes a strong view on professional development, To that effect, the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Programme is a mandatory course that all teachers must undertake within the first 6 months of employment. The tuition fee for this course is fully sponsored by the school. There are ample opportunities for professional development including the International Baccalaureate Teaching and Learning Awards.

Fairview International School is the first and only network of 4 International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools in West Malaysia. Having been authorised for 10 IB programmes and evaluated after the 5 year cycle for 5, Fairview moves on to expand into 3 more campuses in Malaysia. Fairview offers the full spectrum of the academic programmes of the IB – The Primary Years Programme (PYP), The Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP).

The time tested UK National Curriculum forms the backbone while the International Baccalaureate Framework drives teaching and learning.Our academic performance has been consistent over the years with our students’ scores in DP averaging at 36/37.

Fairview takes a strong view on professional development, To that effect, the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Programme is a mandatory course that all teachers must undertake within the first 6 months of employment. The tuition fee for this course is fully sponsored by the school. There are ample opportunities for professional development including the International Baccalaureate Teaching and Learning Awards.