Management Accountant

Traveltechessentialist; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dynamic team environment

Job summary

Traveltechessentialist is looking for a Management Accountant in Kuala Lumpur to join our finance team. This role includes ensuring accurate financial reporting, driving efficiency across finance processes, and supporting management in understanding financial performance.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong IFRS knowledge and advanced Excel skills. Experience in the travel industry is a plus. We foster a dynamic team culture and value contribution to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in financial and management accounting.
• Experience across various jurisdictions is beneficial.
• Exposure to the travel industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure monthly balance sheet reconciliation as per group policy.
• Contribute to robust financial control frameworks for cost enhancement.
• Manage month-end close and internal reporting requirements.

Skills

Strong financial and management accounting

Advanced Excel skills

IFRS accounting knowledge

Expertise in BI tools

Excellent English communication skills

Education

Qualified or near-qualified accountant

Tools

BI tools

Excel

Job description

Management Accountant

Job no: 531587
Brand: Finance, Procurement, Legal, Privacy, Property
Work type: Full time
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Categories: Finance

Position Summary

Flight Centre Travel Group is a fast-paced, growth-focused, high performance organisation. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to join a new team based in our Kuala Lumpur hub. Reporting to the Regional Financial Controller and working closely with the Regional Finance Director, you will be responsible for the delivery of financial and management accounting. The role requires someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, multi‑market environment and wants to make an impact by establishing world‑class financial processes across diverse markets.

Financial Control

• Ensure balance sheet reconciliation each month in accordance with group policy, conduct quarterly balance sheet reviews with the Finance Director, and ensure remediations are actioned in a timely manner.
• Contribute to robust financial control frameworks that enhance cost control and improve income protection.
• Ensure adherence to group standards and accounting policies.

Critical Deadlines

• Month‑end close with Trial Balance completed no later than working day 4.
• All internal reporting, management packs, and supplementary reporting (e.g. daily sales, weekly debtors, TC&E spend).
• External reporting including group reporting, tax returns, statutory accounts, and audit support.

Forecasting & Analysis

• Delivery of commentary and analysis, ensuring all stakeholders understand the underlying performance of our business.
• Accurate and reliable mid‑month and day 1 flash forecasts.
• Support quarterly reforecast and annual budget cycles, engaging with business leaders and FP&A teams as required.

Business Partnership

• Provide ad‑hoc support to Finance Director and FP&A, ensuring timely understanding of financial performance and position.
• Respond at short notice to analytical requests and support business development activities across the region.
• Build genuine partnerships across the business, providing both challenge and support to commercial thinking.

Leadership

• Contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Take ownership of finance processes, ensuring optimization and elimination/automation of non/low‑value work.
• Take responsibility for your deliverables.

Requirements

Experience & Qualifications

• Qualified or near‑qualified accountant with strong experience in financial and management accounting.
• Expertise across different jurisdictions (Australia, Singapore, India, China, Japan highly beneficial).
• Exposure to the travel industry would be beneficial.

Technical Skills

• Strong IFRS accounting knowledge with hands‑on experience in complex environments.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with BI tools; comfortable with large data sets and Excel‑based reporting.
• Process improvement experience with demonstrable track record of driving efficiency.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal) essential for stakeholder engagement; Mandarin, Cantonese, and/or Japanese would be beneficial but are not required.
• Common sense and pragmatic approach to problem‑solving in dynamic environments.
• Commercial acumen: the ability to recognise when there is a commercial opportunity or risk and respond accordingly.
• Hands‑on leadership style - flexible team player willing to support deliverables.
• Calm under pressure with ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong customer service orientation when working with internal and external stakeholders.

FCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer searching for talented, driven people who have a desire to build a rewarding career in a company that loves to celebrate your success!