Manager Finance

PPB Head Office; Selangor; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Malaysia seeks a competent Finance Manager to oversee financial operations, manage a team, and ensure compliance with accounting standards. This role involves leading month-end closings, preparing budgets, and coordinating audits. The ideal candidate will have a background in finance or accounting, along with relevant professional qualifications such as ACCA or CPA, and a minimum of 5 years of experience. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proven experience in accounting process enhancement and accounts receivable management.
• Solid knowledge of accounting standards and financial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage monthly account closing activities for accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare annual budget and periodic financial forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal policies.
• Oversee corporate tax matters and coordinate with auditors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

ACCA, CPA, CIMA

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

The Finance Manager will oversee the company’s financial operations, ensure accurate reporting, and support strategic decision-making. This role is responsible for leading the finance and accounting team, managing monthly and annual closing activities, budgeting, tax compliance, and coordinating external audits. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of driving continuous improvements in financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Month-End Closing: Lead and manage monthly account closing activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Review and analyse monthly financial statements, variance reports, and account reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal policies.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead the preparation of the annual budget and periodic financial forecasts.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management for strategic planning.
• Monitor budget performance and highlight key variances.
• Oversee corporate tax matters and liaise with tax agents to ensure timely submission of tax returns and payments.
• Coordinate with external auditors for year-end audit activities, including preparation of audit schedules, resolving audit queries, and ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements.
• Strengthen internal controls and recommend process improvements.
• Support management with financial analysis for decision making.
• Serve as a role model and advocate for the company’s culture and values both internally and externally.
• All employees are expected to demonstrate flexibility in delivering their work, proactively contributing to team goals as well as overall business goals and working collaboratively across all levels.
• Support ad-hoc projects and provide expertise as needed.

Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent is highly preferred.
• Proven experience in accounting process enhancement and accounts receivable management.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role (adjust as needed).
• Solid knowledge of accounting standards and financial regulations.
• Proficiency in financial systems and MS Excel; experience with ERP systems is an added advantage.
• Problem-solving: Identify issues and develop effective solutions.
• Time management: Prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Leadership: Guide and mentor accounting staff.
• Integrity & professionalism: Strong ethical standards and commitment to confidentiality.
• Able to make and assess personal/team decisions and align actions with the organisation’s vision and mission.
• Able to establish and maintain open/trusting relationships with colleagues and stakeholders to nurture collaborative partnerships and work towards a common goal.
• Able to contribute and encourage new ideas and approaches to support business growth; demonstrate openness to and enthusiasm for new initiatives and appropriately challenge the status quo; adapt and improvise quickly, appropriately, and decisively to internal/external changes.
• Able to display accountability for team and personal decisions/outcomes and take proactive actions to achieve results with dedication to follow through on commitments; create plans and manage resources to accomplish and deliver self and team’s commitments.
• Able to understand and prioritise stakeholders’ needs/expectations and develop solutions to improve service delivery.
• Able to appreciate the complex interrelationships between external factors and internal business operations and develop strategic plans in response to market shifts and shocks anchored on the organisation's vision, purpose, and strategy.
• Able to nurture the culture of learning organisation.
• Able to develop strategic plans in response to market shifts and shocks to accomplish organizational goals; adaptability to changes in business landscape.
• Adaptability and flexibility to changes in business landscape demonstrating initiative concerning forward thinking and planning.
• Exhibits high level of integrity, professionalism, objectivity, personal accountability, and ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitive information.