Finance Manager - Consolidation & Reporting

Michael Page; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A property development company in Malaysia seeks an experienced professional for group consolidation and technical accounting role. The position requires a degree in Accounting and professional qualifications, along with 8-10 years of experience. Responsibilities include preparing consolidated financial results, conducting impairment assessments, and ensuring compliance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards. The role offers a contract of 6 months with the possibility of extension and covers medical expenses.

Benefits

Covered medical expenses

Direct involvement in group-level reporting

Possibility of extension or conversion to permanent

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in financial reporting, group consolidation, or audit.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) and consolidation principles.
• Experience with taxation compliance and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly consolidated financial results for management reporting.
• Conduct annual impairment assessments in accordance with MFRS.
• Review and supervise entity accounts preparation for timely financial statements.
• Prepare and review tax estimates and computations for Group entities.
• Support initiatives to improve reporting quality and accuracy.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline

Professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, MICPA)

Tools

ERP/financial systems (SAP/Oracle/Hyperion)

Advanced Excel skills

Job description

Opportunity to develop expertise in group consolidation and technical accounting

Direct involvement in group-level reporting, statutory compliance and tax

About Our Client

Our client is a Malaysia-based property development business, focusing on developing, owning, and managing integrated resorts, attractions, and lifestyle destinations. Its portfolio spans luxury accommodations, leisure facilities, and family entertainment offerings, combining development, investment, and operational expertise. Guided by a commitment to sustainability, community engagement, and cultural appreciation, the company plays a key role in enhancing the country's tourism landscape while delivering memorable experiences for both local and international visitors.

Job Description

Group Consolidation & Reporting

• Prepare monthly consolidated financial results for the Group to support management reporting, statutory reporting, and ad-hoc requirements.
• Draft annual audited financial statements and shareholder financial reports in compliance with regulatory standards and corporate governance requirements.
• Support audit processes by preparing schedules, documentation, and responses to auditors.

Technical Accounting & Advisory

• Conduct annual impairment assessments in accordance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS).
• Provide technical accounting advice on complex transactions to ensure compliance with MFRS and other applicable regulations.
• Handle ad-hoc accounting assignments and resolve technical queries for the Group and subsidiaries.

Entity-Level Finance Operations

• Review and supervise entity accounts preparation, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
• Oversee daily accounting activities including accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, banking transactions, and monthly closing activities.
• Maintain up-to-date reconciliations, fixed asset registers, and detailed sub-schedules for significant balance sheet items.
• Provide reliable financial insights to management and shareholders for effective decision-making.

Taxation & Compliance

• Prepare and review tax estimates, tax computations, and tax analysis for Group entities.
• Support tax compliance and liaise with internal teams and external advisors as needed.

Policy Implementation & Process Improvement

• Assist in the implementation of Group accounting policies and procedures to ensure standardisation and comparability across entities.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, and achieve cost savings.
• Support initiatives to improve reporting quality, accuracy, and timeliness.

The Successful Applicant

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, MICPA) is highly desirable.
• Minimum 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in financial reporting, group consolidation, or audit (Big 4/large audit firm experience is an advantage).
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) and consolidation principles.
• Experience with taxation compliance and reporting.
• Proficiency in ERP/financial systems (SAP/Oracle/Hyperion or equivalent preferred) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders

What's on Offer

• Contract: 6 Months (Option for further extension/ Conversion to permanent)
• Covered medical expenses.
• Direct involvement in group-level reporting, statutory compliance, tax, and process improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with senior management, external auditors, and cross-functional teams across different entities.
• Play a key part in shaping reporting accuracy, compliance, and financial decision-making at the Group level.