Finance Manager

Sedgwick; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick, a global risk and claims administration partner, is seeking a Finance Manager in Kuala Lumpur to oversee financial operations, ensure accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning that strengthens controls and drives business performance.

You will lead a finance team, coordinate month-end close, budgeting, and tax compliance, while liaising with regulators and internal stakeholders to deliver reliable financial insights for informed decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Professional qualifications (ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum 7-10 years of relevant experience, including 3-5 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards, regulatory requirements and tax practices.
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and performance reports.
• Ensure accuracy & completeness of the General Ledger.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes including accruals, provisions, and Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with MFRS and other regulatory requirements.
• Oversee timely submission of statutory and regulatory reports to BNM and tax filings.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, tax laws and local regulatory requirements.
• Support and coordinate annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Manage cash flow planning to maintain adequate liquidity.
• Lead internal and external audit processes including preparation of statutory financial statements.
• Manage corporate tax compliance including liaising with tax agent and transfer pricing documentation.
• Lead and supervise the finance team to ensure efficient operations.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance and accountable team culture.

Skills

Financial analysis

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CPA/CA or equivalent

Job description

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

Finance Manager

Finance Manager

The Finance Manager is responsible in overseeing the company’s financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and effective financial planning. This role plays a key part in driving business performance, strengthening internal controls, and supporting strategic decision-making.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare, review monthly financial statements and performance reports, ensure accuracy and timeliness.

• Ensure accuracy & completeness of the General Ledger.

• Lead and oversee month-end and year-end closing processes including accruals, provisions, and Balance Sheet reconciliations. Prepare and review Balance Sheet schedules with proper supporting documentation.

• Ensure compliance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) and other regulatory requirements.

• Oversee timely submission of statutory and regulatory reports to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), including financial and non-financial filings, as well as bi-monthly Service Tax submission and e-invoice submission for overseas supplier invoices

• Ensure adherence to internal policies, tax laws, and local regulatory requirements

• Support and coordinate annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.

• Manage cash flow planning to maintain adequate liquidity-monitor bank balances.

• Lead internal and external audit processes including preparation of statutory financial statements.

• Manage corporate tax compliance including liaising with tax agent and providing transfer pricing documentation.

• Lead and supervise the finance team to ensure efficient and effective operations.

• Foster a collaborative, high-performance and accountable team culture.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.

• Professional qualifications (ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent is highly preferred).

• Minimum 7-10 years of relevant experience, including 3-5 years in a managerial role.

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards, regulatory requirements and tax practices.

• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

Sedgwick is the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company’s expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. For more, see sedgwick.com