IPO-Ready Finance Manager: Consolidations & Strategy Lead

M&A HIRING COMPANY; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

M&A HIRING COMPANY in Kuala Lumpur seeks a senior finance leader to manage close, reporting, and consolidation under MFRS. You will drive budgeting, forecasting, KPI development, and due diligence for IPO readiness, coordinating audits and multi-entity reporting.

The role demands 6–8 years in finance, professional qualification (ACCA/ICAEW/CIMA), and strong Excel/BI skills. Prior audit exposure and consolidation experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• Qualified professional qualification (ACCA/ICAEW/CIMA) essential.
• Strong knowledge of MFRS and financial statements.
• 6–8 years in finance, accounting, reporting or audit.
• Experience in group consolidation and multi-entity reporting.
• IPO exposure and audit coordination are advantageous.
• Experience with budgeting, cash flow management and controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close and reporting processes.
• Prepare and review full sets of accounts, consolidated statements and schedules.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
• Review complex accounting issues: revenue, leases, impairment, provisions, related parties, and consolidation.
• Ensure timely reporting and consolidation with accuracy and MFRS compliance.
• Support audits with minimal adjustments and no recurring findings.
• Drive IPO readiness milestones: policies, controls, and due diligence support.
• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasts, cash flow projections, and scenarios.
• Provide monthly performance analysis on revenue, margins, costs, cash flow, and variances.
• Develop KPIs by entity, programme, centre, and channel.

Skills

MFRS knowledge

ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW

Financial reporting

Consolidation

Budgeting & forecasting

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Professional qualification (ACCA/ICAEW/CIMA)

Tools

Excel

Consolidation software

BI tools

Job description

M&A HIRING COMPANY in Kuala Lumpur seeks a senior finance leader to manage close, reporting, and consolidation under MFRS. You will drive budgeting, forecasting, KPI development, and due diligence for IPO readiness, coordinating audits and multi-entity reporting.

The role demands 6–8 years in finance, professional qualification (ACCA/ICAEW/CIMA), and strong Excel/BI skills. Prior audit exposure and consolidation experience are highly valued.