Finance Master Data

Michael Page; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organization in energy seeks a Finance Data Manager in Kuala Lumpur. This role involves managing finance master data, ensuring compliance with governance controls, and partnering with data quality teams. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Finance or related field, along with 4-6 years of relevant experience and strong ERP system knowledge. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement and a contract for 12 months, focusing on finance transformation and data governance.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

Structured learning environment

Opportunity for career growth

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting.
• Experience in finance data management or systems environments.
• Exposure to finance master data governance and data structures.

Responsibilities

• Manage finance master data processing and governance controls.
• Perform validations and compliance checks on finance data.
• Partner with data governance teams to define quality rules.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Data validation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related discipline

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

ERP finance systems (e.g. SAP FI/CO)

Job description

Work Environment

Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment. Be part of a flexible working environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accurate and timely processing of finance master data changes (creation, amendments, deactivations) in line with defined service levels and governance controls.
• Perform validations and quality checks to ensure compliance with global finance data standards, reporting frameworks, and data governance policies.
• Understand how financial data is used across the business and align business requirements with system data structures and end-to-end master data landscapes.
• Partner with data quality and governance teams to define data quality rules, execute validation scenarios, and support continuous data improvement initiatives.
• Support finance data projects, system deployments, data migrations, and integration activities, including issue resolution and data remediation.
• Review and approve updates to financial data structures, hierarchies, and mapping tables.
• Provide operational support during critical reporting periods (e.g. month-end close) to enable timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Build strong working relationships with business users, super users, and technical support teams to ensure effective collaboration.
• Educate business stakeholders on master data processes, governance principles, and request procedures.
• Monitor controls to prevent unauthorised changes to finance master data.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, efficiency gains, and control enhancements within finance data operations.
• Support change management activities for new processes, systems, and data frameworks.
• Maintain and update relevant policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Support internal and external audit queries and participate in ad-hoc projects as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification is an advantage.
• 4-6 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, financial reporting, finance data management, or finance systems environments.
• Strong experience with ERP finance systems (e.g. SAP FI/CO or equivalent).
• Exposure to finance master data governance, data structures, and financial mapping frameworks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data validation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and control mindset.

Company Overview

Our client is a leading global organisation in the energy sector, renowned for its innovation, sustainability, and commitment to operational excellence. With a strong global presence, they are at the forefront of driving progress in the industry and delivering high-quality solutions. As a company that values integrity, safety, and corporate responsibility, they offer an exciting and dynamic work environment for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits & Contract

• Contract: 12 Months
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to join a large, complex, and globally integrated organisation with strong investment in finance transformation and digitalisation.
• Exposure to enterprise-scale finance systems, data governance frameworks, and global reporting environments.
• High-impact role with visibility across finance, data, systems, and governance functions.
• Structured learning environment with strong emphasis on capability building, data governance, and continuous improvement.