Finance Manager (JV)

LUXASIA; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty omnichannel brand-builder in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced finance professional to join their team. The role includes preparing financial reports, managing cash flows, and ensuring compliance with financial standards. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, over 7 years of experience, and strong communication skills. This position offers the opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic environment, with a commitment to diversity and innovation.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Diverse and inclusive team

Autonomy in work

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
• Big 4 audit experience is a plus.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Manage the month-end closing process.
• Ensure adherence to financial compliance standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

LUXASIA is the leading and largest beauty omnichannel brand-builder of Asia Pacific. Since 1986, it has successfully enabled market entry and brand growth for more than 100 luxury beauty brands, the likes of Albion, Aveda, Bvlgari, Calvin Klein, Creed, Diptyque, Hermes, La Prairie, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Montblanc, Rabanne, Ferragamo, and SK-II. LUXASIA has established Joint Ventures with the likes of LVMH Group, Revlon (for Elizabeth Arden), Puig, Shiseido, and Orveon (for Laura Mercier). The Group's integrated brand-building capabilities include luxury retail, online commerce, consumer marketing & analytics, and supply chain management. LUXASIA is powered by a diverse and dynamic #OneTeam of 2700 talents across a growing footprint of 15 markets.

Why Join Us?

At LUXASIA, we believe there is beauty within every talent – that is you.

We grow you by building your competencies and unleashing your potential. We have curated a vast portfolio of over 100 luxury brands across Asia Pacific and growing. Your work will enrich the lives of millions of consumers across the region. With us, you get to be an entrepreneur, running the business like it is your very own. We give you autonomy but not without guidance and genuine care. We are a diverse and inclusive team that is courageously innovative. Together as #OneTeam, we celebrate differences, embrace change, explore new ideas, take risks, fail fast, and drive results. While challenges at work are inevitable, the journey promises to be fulfilling.

With LUXASIA, an exciting career filled with robust professional growth awaits you. Isn’t that beautiful?

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial and management reports for the joint venture and its subsidiaries.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide timely commentary on significant deviations.
• Evaluate profitability and cost efficiency across multiple business channels.

Cash Flow Management

• Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts to ensure liquidity and effective cash management.
• Identify potential shortfalls and recommend actions to mitigate risks.

Month-End Closing

• Manage the month-end closing process, including reviewing journal entries, audit schedules, and intercompany transactions.
• Upload financial data from SAP into Hyperion for consolidation and reporting.
• Ensure operational accuracy, efficiency, and proper allocation of charges to related entities.

Payment & Receivables Management

• Review monthly payment listings to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies.
• Prepare Statements of Account (SOA) for customers and follow up on outstanding Accounts Receivable (AR) to ensure timely collection.

Forecasting & Budgeting

• Participate in the monthly reforecast process, including system uploads.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget.
• Monitor expenses and revenues against budget and reforecast, analysing fluctuations and trends.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to Group SOX requirements and other financial compliance standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain compliance with financial policies.

Audit & Tax

• Support year-end audits and annual tax filing processes.

Projects & Initiatives

• Contribute to special projects and initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, ACCA, or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience; Big 4 audit experience is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in a multinational environment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting and adapt to changes and challenges.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• High integrity, positive attitude, and attention to detail.
• Strong prioritization skills and ability to deliver tangible outcomes.
• Experience managing teams and building strong relationships across all organizational levels.
• Hands‑on proficiency in Excel; working knowledge of SAP, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office is a plus.
• Willingness to travel overseas occasionally (approximately 10%).

Do you have what it takes to succeed in a fast-paced and intense environment? Do you thrive on challenges? Do you want to bring innovative ideas to life? Are you keen to abandon the status quo, try new things, embrace failures as lessons, recover fast, yet always pursue excellence?

If so, you are the one we are looking for. JOIN US and let’s grow together.

Championing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

LUXASIA aspires to build a One Team of talents that reflects the diversity of the communities in our operating markets. LUXASIA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, nationality or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, marital status, or any other characteristics as provided by law.

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