Finance Manager

Matrix Educare; Seremban; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Negeri Sembilan is seeking a financial manager to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulations. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, overseeing accounts department operations, and engaging with stakeholders for efficient financial practices. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and experience in a similar role.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing financial statements and management reports.
• Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to communicate financial insights to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Review balance sheet accounts and month-end closing processes.
• Oversee accounts department operations and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Skills

Financial statement preparation

Variance analysis

Compliance with regulations

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.

Prepare and analyse income statement includes revenue and expenses by cost centre and provide variance commentary to support decision-making.

Review balance sheet accounts and maintain proper documentation to support month-end close processes.

Monitor compliance with debt covenants and promptly highlight any potential breaches or financial risks to management.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance, Controls & Audit: Ensure full compliance with statutory and regulatory deadlines, including statutory audit reporting and compliance, income tax computation and submission, e-invoice compliance and submission, SST computation and remittance to LHDM, treasury and foreign exchange management.

Communicate the impact of changes in accounting standards, tax laws, and regulatory requirements on the school's financials.

Establish and maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure all finance-related policies and procedures are followed.

Transactional Finance Management

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the accounts department includes Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger functions to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency of the financial data and reports.

Ensure proper documentation, recording, and reconciliation of financial transactions (including but not limited to AR, AP, GL and bank reconciliations) in compliance with policies and standards.

Strategic Support & Stakeholder Engagement

Partner with key stakeholders and department heads to resolve finance-related issues and support accurate financial reporting.

Collaborate across departments on matters that may affect financial reporting and operational budgets.

Lead and contribute to financial efficiency initiatives and continuous process improvement efforts.

Company Philosophy

We challenge students to be intellectually curious, responsive, and persistent, to be committed and expressive towards their ideals. Our goal is to ensure that every student will become articulate, courageous and develop a realisation that the world is their classroom, and that our lessons are for life.