Finance Manager

Cognition Learning Group; Selangor; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic education organization is seeking an experienced Finance Manager. This hybrid role will focus on supporting the finance function, including timely preparation of financial reports, budget management, and audit coordination. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in finance or related field and relevant experience. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of accounting principles are essential.

Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant experience, preferably from audit and commercial.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, update and ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts.
• Manage the annual budget and forecasting process.
• Prepare and consolidate group management reports for board reporting.
• Identify opportunities for financial improvement and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Manage internal and external audits.

Skills

Financial and management accounting

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Analytics

Tools

Financial software

Job description

Finance Manager

Job Type - Fixed Term Contract until 30th April 2028

Location: Hybrid (Kuala Lumpur office 2 days a week)

Closing Date: Monday 10th October at 5:00PM

Interviews and shortlisting: WC 13th October 2025

Cognition Learning Group is seeking an experienced Finance Manager. The role will be responsible for supporting the finance function of the Group, focusing on timely preparation and consolidating financial reports, manage budgets/forecasts, audit coordination.

What you will be doing:

• Maintain, update and ensure accuracy of financial records, including but not limited to invoice & payment processing, cash management, revenue recognition etc.
• Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts.
• Manage the annual budget and forecasting process.
• Prepare and consolidate group management reports for board reporting
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for financial improvement and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Manage internal and external audits

To be considered you will:

• 4 years of relevant experience, preferably from audit and commercial.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Financial and management accounting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency in MS Office, excellent organizational and communication skills .
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and financial software.

Deadline: Friday 10th October at 5:00pm

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a virtual interview via Microsoft Teams WC 13th October.

Please Note - Vacancies may close prior to the expiry date displayed, subject to volume of applications received.