Finance Manager

Cushman & Wakefield; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global real estate services firm is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee finance operations, ensuring timely reporting and effective vendor management. This role entails managing accounts payable/receivable, supporting financial analytics, and training site managers. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience, a CA/CPA qualification, and proficiency in relevant financial tools. Join a diverse and inclusive environment committed to career growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Career Development

Promotions from Within

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in finance management.
• Experience across multiple markets is an advantage.
• Proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Oversee P2P process with AP team, ensuring invoice SLAs.
• Manage contract spend variance reporting versus budget.
• Provide training to managers on financial issues.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Analytics

Vendor Management

Cash Flow Management

Cost Control

Financial Compliance

Coaching and Training

Education

CA/CPA Qualification

Tools

Yardi

JDE

WorkDay

SAP

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: Finance Manager

Job Description Summary: The role aims to ensure day-to-day finance operations are executed efficiently, with timely and accurate financial reporting of the contract spend each month, and business partnering support for planning and analytics.

About the role:

Period end activities:

• Completion of the APAC region monthly close using accrual accounting methods, including revenue and expense accruals, and other accruals and provisions—building a process to identify these from within the business.

Accounts Payable:

• Overseeing P2P process with 2 AP Analysts, ensuring invoices are processed within SLAs.
• Following up on queries/outstanding deliverables by the AP team.
• Ensuring vendor reconciliations are done timely.
• Managing cash flow and reviewing vendor payments.
• Onboarding new vendors and maintaining current vendor records.

Accounts Receivable:

• Managing funding process, including cost reports and monthly invoice reviews.
• Tracking AR aging and following up on outstanding invoices.
• Ensuring timely remittance of funds to the corporate office.

Analytics and Reporting:

• Monthly contract spend variance reporting versus budget.
• Month-end variance analysis and key commentary.
• Completing corporate journals for revenue gross-up and related entries.
• Delivering all month-end reporting requirements.
• Benchmarking and analyzing commercial contracts.

Planning:

• Supporting the development of the annual business plan with operational leaders.

Training:

• Providing training, coaching, and support to Facility and Site Managers on business and financial issues.
• Establishing structures and resources for cost control and continuous improvement across sites.

Others:

• Assisting in forecast and AOP processes.
• Managing administrative tasks for the current ERP system.
• Supporting Global Finance Director on key projects.
• Performing ad-hoc tasks as required.

About you:

• 5+ years of experience.
• Experience across multiple markets and regions is an advantage.
• Qualified CA/CPA.
• Knowledge of Yardi, JDE, WorkDay, and SAP preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As a leading global real estate services firm, we offer:

• Part of a growing global company.
• Career development and promotion from within.
• A commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.
• Work-life balance in an inclusive, rewarding environment.

Our flexible, technology-driven, and autonomous work environment supports your career ambitions. We focus on continuous learning, development, and rewarding our employees with comprehensive benefits.

Our vision is a future where people simply belong.

We support inclusivity every day, embracing diversity across race, religion, gender, and more. DEI is integral to our culture—it's who we are. Join us if you share this commitment.