Finance Manager | Education Academy | Seri Petaling (Mandarin Speaker)

M&A HIRING COMPANY; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

M&A HIRING COMPANY in Kuala Lumpur seeks a senior finance leader to manage close, reporting, and consolidation under MFRS. You will drive budgeting, forecasting, KPI development, and due diligence for IPO readiness, coordinating audits and multi-entity reporting.

The role demands 6–8 years in finance, professional qualification (ACCA/ICAEW/CIMA), and strong Excel/BI skills. Prior audit exposure and consolidation experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• Qualified professional qualification (ACCA/ICAEW/CIMA) essential.
• Strong knowledge of MFRS and financial statements.
• 6–8 years in finance, accounting, reporting or audit.
• Experience in group consolidation and multi-entity reporting.
• IPO exposure and audit coordination are advantageous.
• Experience with budgeting, cash flow management and controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close and reporting processes.
• Prepare and review full sets of accounts, consolidated statements and schedules.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
• Review complex accounting issues: revenue, leases, impairment, provisions, related parties, and consolidation.
• Ensure timely reporting and consolidation with accuracy and MFRS compliance.
• Support audits with minimal adjustments and no recurring findings.
• Drive IPO readiness milestones: policies, controls, and due diligence support.
• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasts, cash flow projections, and scenarios.
• Provide monthly performance analysis on revenue, margins, costs, cash flow, and variances.
• Develop KPIs by entity, programme, centre, and channel.

Skills

MFRS knowledge

ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW

Financial reporting

Consolidation

Budgeting & forecasting

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Professional qualification (ACCA/ICAEW/CIMA)

Tools

Excel

Consolidation software

BI tools

Job description

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and ensure accurate, complete, and timely reporting.

Prepare and review full sets of accounts, consolidated financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules in accordance with MFRS.

Develop and maintain appropriate accounting policies, technical accounting papers, and financial reporting procedures.

Review complex accounting matters, including revenue recognition, leases, impairment,

• provisions, related-party transactions, business combinations, and consolidation matters.
• Timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and consolidation
• Accuracy, completeness, and MFRS compliance of financial statements and management reports

Successful completion of audits with minimal adjustments and no recurring significant findings

Progress against agreed IPO-readiness milestones, including policies, controls, documentation, and due diligence support

• Lead the annual budgeting process and prepare rolling forecasts, cash-flow projections, and scenario analyses.

Deliver clear monthly performance analysis covering revenue, margins, operating costs, cash flow, working capital, and variances against budget.

Develop and monitor financial and operational KPIs by entity, programme, centre, and business channel.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Minimum bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

Must be a qualified accountant with a completed professional qualification such as ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA, or an equivalent recognised professional accountancy qualification.

Strong practical knowledge of MFRS and the ability to prepare and review MFRS-compliant financial statements and technical accounting assessments.

Minimum 6-8 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, reporting, or audit, including at least 2 years in a managerial or team-lead capacity.

Prior external audit experience, particularly with a reputable audit firm or in an audit manager-facing role, is an added advantage.

Experience in group consolidation, multi-entity reporting, budgeting, cash-flow management, audit coordination, and internal controls.

Exposure to IPO preparation, listed-company reporting, due diligence, corporate exercises, or capital-market transactions is highly advantageous.

Experience in education, franchising, multi-location operations, or another fast-growing service business is an added advantage.

Proficiency in accounting systems, Microsoft Excel, and management reporting tools; experience with cloud accounting, consolidation, or business intelligence systems is preferred