Finance Manager (Pengurus Kewangan)

Hire Seniors Malaysia - Mature & Experienced Professionals, Seniors & Retirees; George Town; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable private education company in George Town, Malaysia is seeking an experienced Finance Manager. The successful candidate will oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance with regulations. Key responsibilities include financial analysis, managing cash flows, and coordinating with auditors and tax consultants. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This full-time role offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the organization’s financial planning and strategy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in finance or accounting roles, preferably in a managerial position.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the finance department's daily operations and responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and statutory requirements.
• Prepare and present financial reports to management and stakeholders.

Skills

Financial analysis

Accounting standards (MFRS/IFRS)

Budgeting

Cash flow management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Financial reporting software

Job description

Full time

1mo ago, from Hire Seniors Malaysia - Mature & Experienced Professionals, Seniors & Retirees

Our Client is a major player in the private education industry. They are seeking to hire a mature/ senior professional as Finance Manager.

This is a critical role and the successful candidate will be responsible for the full spectrum of accounting and financial reporting, and delivering high-quality financial analysis and commentary for monthly performance reviews, rolling forecasts and budgeting including monitoring and controlling capital expenditures to align with approved spending plans.

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the day-to-day activities of the finance functions (record-to-report, accounts payables, accounts receivables, cash-flow, tax compliance and finance business partnering functions)
• Timely and accurate financial and management reporting, in compliance with the applicable governing standards & group reporting requirements.
• Preparation and analysis of the Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet, including but not limited to deferred income account, accruals, provisions, reconciliations, revenue recognition, discretionary spending and capital expenditure.
• Review all journal entry postings and ensure accuracy and completeness of the General Ledger and Sub-Ledger accounts.
• Perform month-end review analysis with the Management, highlighting variances and facilitating action plans to mitigate gaps to target.
• Presentation of financial reports to the Management and other stakeholders.
  

Statutory Audit and Tax Compliance

• Coordinate and liaise with the external auditors on the annual statutory audit.
  
• Ensure adherence to Group policies and MFRS/IFRS requirements.
  
• Attend to all statutory audit queries in a timely manner and review proposed Adjusting Journal Entries and Reclassifying Journal Entries.
  
• Ensure compliance to and timely submission for yearly statutory audit and tax.
  

Financial Planning and Budgeting

• Collaborate with the Team to develop annual budgets aligned with educational goals and strategic business plans.
• Provide financial forecasts, projections, and analysis to support the Management in budgetary control for OPEX and CAPEX.
• Ensure strict adherence and control on all CAPEX spends and policies to approved budget, including facilitating in the preparation of investment paper where applicable.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting in line with established protocols.

Treasury & Insurance

• Ensure target cash collection is achieved, and monitor collection progress versus target
  
• Report daily cash collection and monthly cash flow projections.
  
• Ensure the availability of sufficient funds to meet financial obligations.
  
• Ensure payments to suppliers are properly reviewed by the finance team prior to payment, and exercise clear segregation of duties.
  
• Ensure adequate and valid insurance cover in place for all properties, employees, students and visitors (e.g. parents).
  
• Ensure conformance to the Group authorization all times.
  
• Act as a strategic partner to the Management and Functional Heads by providing financial insights and recommendations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement in financial management and reporting.
• Participate in the automation of reporting/forecasting process, enhancement of business processes/ workflows.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Stakeholders

• Internal: The internal Team within the Group
• External: Statutory Auditors, Tax Consultants, Bankers, Company Secretary and Local Regulators (MOE, CCM etc)