Finance Manager

CAVATER SDN BHD; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced professional for the role of Regional Accounting & Statutory Management. This position involves overseeing full-set accounting for Malaysia and Indonesia, supervising finance activities, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Excel. Proficiency in Chinese is required for interaction with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant finance and accounting experience.
• Proficient in Chinese for client interaction.
• Prior experience in audit firms or regional group environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-set accounting for Malaysia and Indonesia entities.
• Review and approve daily financial transactions.
• Serve as Finance Business Partner for designated products.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of finance staff.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Accounting standards knowledge

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Xero

ERP tools

Job description

1. Regional Accounting & Statutory Management (Malaysia & Indonesia)

Oversee full‑set accounting for Malaysia and Indonesia entities within the Group, including month‑end close, GL review and balance sheet reconciliation.

Supervise day‑to‑day bookkeeping activities performed by finance team members and external accounting agents.

Act as the primary finance contact for external auditors, tax agents and corporate secretaries, ensuring timely audits, tax filings and statutory compliance.

Review and approve accounting entries, financial schedules and statutory submissions.

2. Financial Operations & Approval Authority

Review and approve daily financial transactions, payments and operational expenditures for Malaysia and Indonesia entities.

Partner with business teams to provide finance review and approval on operational and commercial matters, ensuring compliance with internal controls and Group policies.

3. Finance Business Partnering (Product / App Level)

Serve as Finance Business Partner for a designated product (app), supporting business teams with financial insights and decision‑making.

Prepare monthly management reports, including P&L analysis, variance analysis and key performance indicators.

Conduct financial and operational data analysis to support business planning, performance tracking and cost optimisation initiatives.

Oversee reconciliation of revenue and channel settlements with third‑party platforms and payment partners.

Perform cross‑functional reconciliations between financial data and operational / business data, identifying discrepancies and driving resolution.

5. Team Management

Lead, coach and develop a team of 2 finance staff, ensuring clear task allocation, quality output and professional development.

Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy and timeliness of financial operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant finance and accounting experience.
• Strong proficiency in Excel; experience with accounting systems (Xero) and ERP tools is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of accounting standards and basic tax concepts.
• Strong communication, coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Good learning ability, high sense of responsibility and attention to detail.
• Prior experience in audit firms or regional group environments is a plus.
• Proficient in Chinese; required for frequent interaction with Chinese‑speaking clients and colleagues.