Finance Manager

Hibiscus Petroleum; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment holding firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee corporate financial reporting and compliance. The role demands strong leadership in financial close processes, stakeholder management, and strategic operational support. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant degree, along with at least 5 years of experience in finance and audit, preferably with exposure to public listed companies in Malaysia. Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant working experience with audit and commercial exposure.
• Experience with public listed companies in Malaysia is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee financial reporting and compliance for corporate entities.
• Prepare and review business plans and latest estimates.
• Manage audit processes and deliverables.
• Support system enhancements and intercompany funding oversight.

Skills

Strong understanding of accounting standards

Good analytical and reasoning skills

Self-motivated and ability to work in a team

Deadline oriented

Meticulous and keen attention to details

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance, CPA, ACCA, ICAEW or relevant qualification

Job description

Finance Manager

Posted On: April 15, 2026
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Job Function: Finance & Accounting
Employment Type: Permanent

The Finance Manager is responsible for leading corporate financial reporting and compliance for investment holding entities, ensuring accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual close in accordance with accounting standards and group policies. The role oversees planning, forecasting, and management reporting, including latest estimates, corporate cost allocation, and related party and segmental analysis, while providing technical accounting guidance on complex areas such as forex, intercompany balances, and impairment assessments. The Finance Manager partners closely with stakeholders to manage audits, tax matters, and group reporting, and provides oversight on intercompany funding, system enhancements, and other strategic finance initiatives.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and oversee corporate entities’ financial reporting and compliance function. Accountable for monthly, quarterly and annual financial close for active investment holdings entities
  • Timely and accurate closing & submission to Group Consol
  • Compliance with accounting standards and group policies
  • Provide technical accounting guidance (forex, functional currency, deferred expenses, loans)
  • Oversee accruals, provisions and completeness of journals
  • Lead impairment and recoverability of investment and interco balances
• Planning, Forecasting and Reporting
  • Prepare and review latest estimates and business plan
  • Oversee Allocation of Corporate Costs
  • Review Related Party Transaction and Segmental analysis
  • Prepare monthly management meeting slide and other presentation slide
• Stakeholder management and Team leadership
  • Lead audit process and manage audit deliverables and queries
  • Coordinate with Group Consol on reporting matters
  • Oversee direct and indirect tax and deferred tax matters, including liaison with tax agents and consultants.
• Others – Strategic & Operational Support
  • System enhancements and automation
  • Intercompany and Funding Oversight, including evaluating transactions from accounting and tax perspective.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Possess at least Degree in Accounting/Finance, CPA, ACCA, ICAEW or relevant qualification. At least 5 years of relevant working experience with audit and commercial (exposure to public listed company in Malaysia is an advantage).
• Strong understanding of accounting standards.
• Good analytical and reasoning skills.
• Deadline oriented, meticulous and have keen attention on details.
• Self‑motivated and ability to work in a team.
• Assertive and able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.