Manager Financial Reporting

ACCA Careers; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services recruiter is looking for a finance professional in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The role focuses on managing financial statement consolidation, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and liaising with auditors. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills and a commitment to improving financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the consolidation of financial statements for the entire Media Prima Group.
• Oversee the preparation of the Annual Report and Quarterly Financial Results.
• Ensure all financial reports adhere to MFRS, IFRS, and Companies Act 2016.
• Provide expertise on complex accounting treatments.
• Develop internal controls over financial reporting.
• Act as the point of contact for external auditors.
• Conduct variance analysis on financial results.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Statutory & Group Reporting
• Consolidation: Manage the consolidation of financial statements for the entire Media Prima Group covering all business segments (Broadcasting, Digital Media, Publishing, etc.).
• External Filings: Oversee the accurate and timely preparation of the Annual Report, Quarterly Financial Results and other required filings for Bursa Malaysia and other regulators.
• Technical Accounting & Compliance
• Compliance: Ensure all financial reports strictly adhere to the Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and the Companies Act 2016.
• Technical Advice: Provide expertise on complex or unusual accounting treatments (e.g., goodwill, complex transactions in the media sector) and implement new accounting standards as they come into effect.
• C: Internal Controls & Audit Management.1. Internal Controls: Develop, document and monitor robust internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) to safeguard the financial integrity of the organization.
• Audit Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors (e.g., PwC) managing audit schedules, preparing detailed audit schedules and ensuring timely completion of statutory obligations.
• Financial Analysis & Process Improvement
• Analysis: Conduct detailed variance analysis on financial results (comparing actual vs. budget) and provide clear, concise commentary and insights to senior management (e.g., Group CFO).
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities and implement new financial systems/software to automate reporting processes, drive efficiency and improve data accuracy.

(OPEN ONLY FOR MALAYSIAN)