Finance Manager – Private Equity Real Estate

ACCA Careers; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity real estate investment firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a motivated Finance Manager to support financial operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and overseeing outsourced functions. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, minimum 5 years of relevant experience, and strong proficiency in financial reporting standards. The role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Performance-based incentives

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial management, preferably within private equity, real estate, or asset management sectors.
• Experience managing outsourced operations and working with fund administrators.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with local and international financial regulations.
• Manage relationships with outsourced service providers.

Skills

Financial reporting standards (IFRS, local GAAP)

Fund accounting and consolidation

Accounting software proficiency

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA, ACCA, or equivalent certification

Tools

ERP or fund administration platforms

Job description

About the Firm

We are a private equity real estate investment firm headquartered in Malaysia and regulated by the Securities Commission. Our firm specializes in strategic real estate investments, value creation, and long-term capital growth. We operate with a lean, high-performance team and leverage business process outsourcing (BPO) for operational efficiency.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Manager to support the financial operations of the firm, ensure regulatory compliance, and monitor outsourced functions across payroll, HR, IT, and back‑office operations. The role also includes close coordination with fund administrators to ensure accurate and timely fund reporting and administration.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee the preparation of financial statements, management reports, and investor reporting packages.
• Ensure accurate and timely consolidation of financial data across Malaysian and European entities.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Monitor cash flow, capital calls, distributions, and fund-level accounting.
• Manage the investment’s SPV accounts to ensure all timeline and accounts closing are met.
• Prepare analysis on financial position of the firm for periodic reporting to management and the firm’s partners.

Fund Administration & Investor Reporting

• Liaise with external fund administrators to ensure accurate NAV calculations, capital account statements, and compliance with fund documentation.
• Review and approve fund-level financial reports and investor communications.
• Coordinate annual audits and tax filings in collaboration with external advisors.

Regulatory Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with local and international financial regulations, tax laws, and reporting standards.
• Maintain internal controls and risk management frameworks across financial and operational functions.
• Support regulatory filings and liaise with legal counsel on compliance matters.

Business Process Outsourcing Oversight

• Manage relationships with outsourced service providers in payroll, HR, IT, and back-office operations.
• Monitor service level agreements (SLAs), performance metrics, and issue resolution.
• Ensure integration of outsourced functions with internal processes and systems.
• Assist in procurement and payment instructions to ensure all payments (operations and investments) adhere to all relevant policies and guidelines.

Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, ACCA, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial management, preferably within private equity, real estate, or asset management sectors.
• Experience managing outsourced operations and working with fund administrators.

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Strong proficiency in financial reporting standards (IFRS, local GAAP), fund accounting, and consolidation.
• Familiarity with fund structures, capital accounts, and investor reporting.
• Proficient in accounting software and financial systems; experience with ERP or fund administration platforms is a plus.

Soft Skills & Attributes

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
• Exposure to international markets and cross-border financial operations.
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.