Finance Manager - Financial Reporting

Doo Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Doo Group in Malaysia is seeking a seasoned finance professional to lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting. You will review management accounts, drive variance analyses, and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

You’ll mentor the Finance and Accounts team, partner with auditors and regulators, and support budgeting and forecasting with insights to guide strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• CPA/ACCA/MIA qualification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in commercial finance, financial accounting, or reporting.
• Big 4 audit exposure or multinational environment is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and closing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and management reporting.
• Review subsidiaries’ accounts including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow.
• Prepare monthly summaries, variance analyses, and management reports.
• Analyse results against budgets and forecasts, explain drivers.
• Ensure accurate recording per accounting standards and policies.
• Maintain reporting schedules and closing procedures.
• Provide insights and recommendations for business planning.
• Oversee month-end close activities and journal entries.
• Develop controls and templates for reporting workflows.
• Drive automation of reporting processes and internal controls.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting.
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, bankers, and regulators.
• Lead and develop the Finance and Accounts team.

Skills

Excel

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/ACCA/MIA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Kingdee ERP

Job description

Doo Group is a global financial services group with FinTech as its core. With our 10 major business lines, spanning Brokerage, Wealth Management, Property, Payment & Exchange, FinTech, Financial Education, Health Care, Consulting, Cloud, and Digital Marketing, Doo Group has seamlessly provided clients with comprehensive products and services across the world. Through a one-stop approach, Doo Group remains committed to helping our clients achieve an ideal financial life while moving towards a better future together!

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What you’ll be working on:

• Lead the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and management reports.
• Review subsidiaries’ management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare monthly financial summaries, management commentaries, variance analysis, and performance reports.
• Analyse financial results against budget, forecast, and prior periods, and explain significant movements and business drivers.
• Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and consistently in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and reporting schedules to support high-quality financial statements.
• Prepare financial information and reporting materials for senior management, the board of directors, auditors, and relevant regulatory bodies.
• Provide financial insights, analysis, and recommendations to support business planning and management decision-making.
• Review month-end closing activities, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, provisions, and other reporting adjustments.
• Develop and maintain effective financial reporting controls, accounting policies, closing procedures, and reporting templates.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation of reporting workflows, accounting processes, and internal controls.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and other business planning activities.
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, bankers, and government bodies on audit, taxation, banking, and financial matters.
• Lead, guide, and develop the Finance and Accounts team to ensure smooth daily operations and timely reporting deliverables.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent discipline.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, MIA, or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of commercial finance, financial accounting, or reporting experience.
• Prior Big 4 audit exposure or experience working in a multinational or multi-entity environment will be an advantage.
• Strong hands-on experience preparing and reviewing financial statements, management accounts, and management reporting packs.
• Strong knowledge of applicable accounting standards, financial reporting requirements, and month-end closing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare meaningful financial analysis, variance commentary, and management insights.
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to manage complex reporting schedules and financial datasets.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Able to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet tight reporting deadlines with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks Online and Kingdee ERP will be an added advantage.
• Inquisitive, responsible, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy and integrity.