Finance Manager (Mandarin Speaking)

PAYOK; Kampung Malaysia Tambahan; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Dynamic fintech environment

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

PAYOK Malaysia is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to lead the full finance function, including accounting, month-end close, budgeting, and cash-flow management. The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge and the ability to work in an international environment.

You will partner with the Country Manager and department heads, drive cost optimization, and ensure statutory compliance, payroll coordination, and robust internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full accounting cycle (AP, AR, GL, bank reconciliations).
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Review P&L, balance sheet, and cash-flows.
• Lead month-end/year-end closings and financial analysis.
• Coordinate audits with external auditors.

Skills

Accounting and finance

ERP systems

MS Excel / Google Sheets

Financial analysis

Tax and statutory compliance

Cash-flow management

Team leadership / supervision

Mandarin (advantage)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP software

Accounting systems

Job description

PAYOK is a leading global payment aggregator providing professional and secure online payment solutions to businesses worldwide.

With more than 100 payment methods, PAYOK enables merchants to accept payments and manage payouts efficiently while delivering high payment success rates and seamless settlement experiences.

Role Overview

The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing the full finance and accounting operations of PAYOK Malaysia, including accounting, month-end closing, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cash-flow management, tax and statutory compliance, payroll coordination, internal controls, and financial analysis.

This is a hands-on management role. We are looking for someone who is comfortable managing the finance function while also being directly involved in the day-to-day work.

The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, commercially minded, analytical, and able to work independently in a fast-paced and international environment.

What You'll Do

• Manage the full accounting cycle, including AP, AR, GL, bank reconciliations, and month-end closing.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Review P&L, balance sheet, and cash-flow statements.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closing.
• Prepare financial analysis, management reports, and variance explanations.
• Coordinate annual audits and work closely with external auditors.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Prepare annual budgets and periodic financial forecasts.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and identify key variances.
• Analyze revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and profitability.
• Provide management with recommendations on cost optimization and business performance.

Cash Flow & Working Capital

• Manage daily cash-flow requirements and prepare cash-flow forecasts.
• Monitor accounts receivable, collections, and outstanding balances.
• Manage accounts payable and payment schedules.
• Identify opportunities to improve working capital and cash conversion.

Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable Malaysian accounting, tax, and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate corporate income tax, SST, and other applicable tax matters.
• Work with external tax advisers, accountants, and relevant authorities where required.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of statutory filings and payments.
• Establish and maintain effective financial controls and approval processes.
• Review expenses, payments, and financial transactions.
• Identify financial and operational risks and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with internal finance policies and procedures.
• Maintain appropriate segregation of duties and financial controls.

Payroll & HR Finance

• Coordinate monthly payroll accounting and statutory payments together with HR/payroll.
• Review payroll-related accounting entries and reconciliations.
• Monitor employee expenses, claims, benefits, and related financial records.

Business Partnering

• Work closely with the Country Manager and department heads to support business decisions.
• Provide meaningful financial insights and recommendations to management.
• Analyze profitability by product, channel, or business unit where applicable.
• Support pricing decisions, cost-saving initiatives, and new business cases.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and management reporting as required.

Team Management & Process Improvement

• Manage, mentor, and develop the local finance team.
• Review and improve finance processes, policies, and workflows.
• Establish clear accountability and segregation of duties within the finance function.
• Drive automation, digitalization, and continuous improvement of finance processes.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• ACCA, CPA, CIMA, MIA, or equivalent professional qualification is preferred.
• 4–5 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, with Finance Manager or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience working in a medium-sized, fast-growing, or international business environment is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian accounting, tax, payroll, and statutory requirements.
• Strong experience in month-end closing, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management.
• Hands-on experience with ERP and accounting systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong English communication and interpersonal skills & Mandarin proficiency is an advantage.
• Able to work independently, take ownership, and operate effectively with limited supervision.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international, and evolving business environment.

Why Join PAYOK?

• Opportunity to work in the fast-growing fintech and payment technology industry.
• Exposure to regional and international merchants and business partners.
• Opportunity to develop expertise in merchant acquisition and payment solutions.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams across sales, operations, compliance, product, and finance.
• Career growth opportunities within a growing organization.
• Dynamic and fast-paced working environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, experience, and business requirements, without unlawful discrimination, in accordance with applicable laws.