General Manager / Senior Manager, Finance

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced financial leader to manage financial planning, budgeting, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, relevant professional qualifications, and at least 10-15 years of experience in a senior financial role. Strong understanding of Malaysian financial regulations is crucial. This role offers significant responsibilities and the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, preferably Accounting or Finance.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or CFA required.
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in finance or accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Lead finance team to deliver accurate and timely outputs.

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Financial modelling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

Master’s degree or MBA

Job description

Manage financial planning, budgeting, and reporting.

Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Monitor cash flow and optimize resource allocation.

Provide financial insights to support decision-making.

Lead finance team to deliver accurate and timely outputs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field. A Master’s degree or MBA would be an added advantage.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CFA, CA, or membership with MIA is required or highly preferred.
• Minimum 10–15 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or strategic financial management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or management role.
• Proven track record in corporate finance, financial planning, strategic management, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in education, healthcare, corporate services, or related industries is preferred.
• Prior involvement in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), capital raising, strategic planning, valuations, or investment analysis would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of Malaysian financial regulations, tax laws, and accounting standards (MFRS/IFRS).
• Proficiency in financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, and valuation analysis.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide strategic insights.