Finance Senior Executive / Assistant Manager

Wesley Methodist School KL (Private); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private educational institution in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee accounting, budgeting, and procurement functions. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accountancy, 3 years of experience leading a finance team, and solid accounting skills. Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills are essential. This role is full-time and offers the opportunity to work independently while contributing to the school's mission and values.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accountancy/Banking or equivalent.
• At least 3 years working experience in leading a finance team.
• Able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall accounting, budgeting, and finance functions.
• Coordinate procurement function and develop procurement policies.
• Support the mission and values of the school.

Skills

Good English written and verbal communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management skills

Good team player

Leadership experience

Solid accounting skills

Internal control skills

Tax knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accountancy/Banking or equivalent

Tools

SAGE accounting software

MS Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage overall accounting, budgeting and finance functions.
• Maintain inventory of school assets and ensure their security.
• Establish policies and procedures for purchase and disposal of school assets in line with MCOE SOPs.
• Advise Principal on all financial matters and report on financial feasibility of projects.

Procurement

• Coordinate procurement function and develop procurement policies, in school. This includes vetting of vendor contracts/agreements.
• Coordinate purchasing of goods and services ensuring accurate stock and inventory control systems and safeguards are maintained.
• Ensure optimum inventory level of all supplies by monitoring stock movement.

Others

• Work towards and support the mission, values and Christian ethos of the school and the school objectives.
• Attend and contribute to meetings as appropriate.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

Job and Person Specification

Essential Specification (Must-have)

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accountancy/Banking or equivalent.
• At least 3 years working experience in leading a finance team.
• Good English written and verbal communication skills.
• Good problem‑solving skills and stakeholder management skills.
• Good IT skills (MS Excel skills, financial software).
• Good team player with leadership experience.
• Able to work independently.
• Solid accounting & internal control skills & tax knowledge.

Desirable Specification (Added advantage)

• Knowledge of SAGE accounting software.
• Previous experience in an educational setting.

Safeguarding Commitment

The Methodist Council of Education and Wesley Methodist School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expects all staff members to share this commitment.