Finance (Senior/Assistant Manager)

PIXELATE EVERYTHING; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic financial services company located in Subang Jaya, Malaysia, is seeking a finance operations specialist to own daily finance processes including payments, reconciliations, and budgeting. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in finance or accounting, work effectively with outsourced accountants, and possess strong practical knowledge of cash flow management. This role is vital for ensuring accurate financial records and supporting audits, contributing to a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of hands-on finance or accounting experience.
• Proven experience working with outsourced accountants.
• Strong practical knowledge of cash flow management and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Own daily finance operations including payments and reconciliations.
• Review and validate bookkeeping prepared by outsourced accountants.
• Drive annual budgeting and follow up on variances.
• Maintain audit-ready finance records and documentation.
• Support audits and investor requests.

Skills

Cash flow management

Budgeting

Financial controls

Attention to detail

Vendor management

Education

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

Job description

Own daily finance operations including payments, claims review, reconciliations, and expense controls.

Review and validate bookkeeping, journals, and month-end outputs prepared by outsourced accountants.

Ensure accuracy of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow records.

Own cash flow visibility: track daily bank balances, inflows, outflows, and upcoming obligations.

Prepare short‑term and rolling cash flow forecasts to ensure sufficient runway.

Flag cash risks early and recommend mitigation actions to management.

Support payment prioritization and cash allocation decisions.

Drive annual budgeting and periodic re‑forecasting processes.

Monitor actual vs budget spend and actively follow up on variances.

Work closely with department heads to control costs and enforce budget accountability.

Support hiring, marketing spend, and operational cost planning.

Actively liaise with banks on operational matters.

Handle bank account opening, KYC submissions, and required documentation.

Prepare and maintain banking‑related documents, board resolutions, and forms.

Resolve payment, transfer, and banking issues promptly.

Review and approve employee expense claims in line with policy.

Ensure claims are properly supported, approved, and processed on time.

Oversee vendor payments, payment schedules, and supporting documentation.

Serve as the main execution point with outsourced accounting firms.

Ensure timely month‑end close, tax submissions, and statutory filings.

Review outputs critically and challenge discrepancies or delays.

Maintain clean, audit‑ready finance records and documentation.

Support audits, due diligence, and investor requests.

Ensure internal controls and finance processes are followed consistently.

Execute ad‐hoc finance tasks, analyses, and projects as required by management.

Step in to solve operational finance issues in a fast‑paced startup environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.

5–8 years of hands‑on finance or accounting experience.

Proven experience working with outsourced accountants and managing external providers.

Strong practical knowledge of cash flow management, budgeting, and financial controls.

Startup, fintech, or regulated industry experience is a strong advantage.

Execution‑focused, detail‑oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What’s your expected monthly basic salary?
• How would you rate your Mandarin language skills?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?