Finance & Operations Lead, Renewable Energy

Skye Renewables Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 105,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Skye Renewables Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager - Finance & Operations to oversee day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and treasury activities for the Malaysia entities. You will work closely with the Regional Head of Finance and Operations in a lean, fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong Xero proficiency, multi-entity experience, and a solid grounding in Malaysian tax and statutory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting, audit, or related finance role.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing a full set of accounts and month-end close.
• Experience in a group or multi-entity environment preferred.
• Exposure to project-based, infrastructure, renewable energy, or other capital-intensive businesses advantageous.
• Hands-on proficiency with Xero strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, management reporting, reconciliations, internal controls, and month-end close.
• Working knowledge of Malaysian tax, payroll, statutory compliance, and intercompany transactions.
• Experience coordinating statutory audits and preparing audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
• High integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial and employee information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the full set of accounting records in Xero, including reconciliations, supporting schedules, and month-end close.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, MIS reporting, and financial analyses for management and Group Finance.
• Prepare and reconcile intercompany invoices, balances, loans, advances, and interest transactions.
• Ensure accurate and timely accounting and financial reporting across the Malaysia entities.
• Support the implementation and ongoing application of approved financial control procedures, including controls over accounting, payments, cash and financial reporting.
• Monitor operating costs, supplier payments, and capital expenditure against budgets and forecasts.
• Review transactions to ensure appropriate accounting treatment, approvals, documentation, and compliance.
• Identify control gaps or process improvements and recommend appropriate actions to the Head of Finance and Operations.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Proactive and ownership mindset

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

ACCA/CPA/CIMA or equivalent advantageous

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Skye Renewables Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager - Finance & Operations to oversee day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and treasury activities for the Malaysia entities. You will work closely with the Regional Head of Finance and Operations in a lean, fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong Xero proficiency, multi-entity experience, and a solid grounding in Malaysian tax and statutory compliance.