Finance Manager / Finance Controller

TIMESCONSULT; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

TIMESCONSULT is seeking an experienced senior finance professional to oversee day-to-day finance operations and manage end-to-end accounting functions. You will prepare management accounts, budgets and forecasts while ensuring tax, compliance and internal controls are robust.

You will lead a capable finance team, collaborate with management across departments, and drive process improvements and automation to enhance financial accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in finance or accounting, with experience in a professional services environment being an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and taxation.
• Experience managing or reviewing full sets of accounts.
• Experience working with ERP/financial systems and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial information and provide meaningful business insights.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with management and stakeholders.
• Proven team leadership and people management experience.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations and ensure finance functions are carried out effectively and efficiently.
• Manage and review full sets of accounts, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, reconciliations and taxation matters.
• Prepare and review financial reports, management accounts and financial analysis to support management decision-making.
• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and financial projections.
• Monitor financial performance and provide insights and recommendations to improve business performance.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory requirements and relevant financial regulations.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, Company Secretary and other external parties on audit, tax, statutory and regulatory matters.
• Review and strengthen internal controls, accounting processes and finance procedures.
• Identify opportunities for finance process improvement and automation to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide guidance and support to the finance team, including supervising, mentoring and developing team members.
• Work closely with management and other departments on financial matters, business planning and ad-hoc projects.
• Support other finance-related projects and assignments as required.

Skills

Finance management

Financial reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

Taxation

ERP systems

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Internal controls

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations and ensure finance functions are carried out effectively and efficiently.
• Manage and review full sets of accounts, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, reconciliations and taxation matters.
• Prepare and review financial reports, management accounts and financial analysis to support management decision-making.
• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and financial projections.
• Monitor financial performance and provide insights and recommendations to improve business performance.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory requirements and relevant financial regulations.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, Company Secretary and other external parties on audit, tax, statutory and regulatory matters.
• Review and strengthen internal controls, accounting processes and finance procedures.
• Identify opportunities for finance process improvement and automation to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide guidance and support to the finance team, including supervising, mentoring and developing team members.
• Work closely with management and other departments on financial matters, business planning and ad-hoc projects.
• Support other finance-related projects and assignments as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in finance or accounting, with experience in a professional services environment being an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and taxation.
• Experience managing or reviewing full sets of accounts.
• Experience working with ERP/financial systems and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial information and provide meaningful business insights.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with management and stakeholders.
• Proven team leadership and people management experience.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.