Manager, Group Finance

Setia Awan Land Services Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development firm in Malaysia is seeking a Group Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting, manage project financing, and prepare annual budgets. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field and at least 8 years of experience in the property development industry. This role requires strong skills in corporate taxation and group accounting, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant working experience in the property development industry.
• Strong knowledge of accounting, group consolidation principles, taxation and transfer pricing regulations.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Group's financial reporting and accounting processes.
• Prepare cash flow projections and feasibility studies for new projects.
• Lead financial due diligence exercises for new projects and investments.

Skills

Group accounting

Corporate taxation

Property development industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accountancy or Banking

Professional Qualifications such as CA/ACCA/CPA/CFA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Oversee the Group's financial reporting and accounting processes.

Prepare Consolidation Management Accounts, including but not limited to P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flows.

Work with bankers, loan solicitors, and valuers on project financing matters, including annual reviews, new loan application, loan documentation process, drawdown and monitor financial covenants.

Prepare cash flow projections and feasibility studies to support financing for new property development projects.

Work with landowners/vendors, solicitors, valuers, bankers and company secretaries in relation to new project and land acquisitions and manage the process.

Lead financial due diligence exercises for new projects, investments or acquisitions.

Assist in preparation of the Group's annual budgets.

Work with investment bankers, auditors, tax agents, solicitors and other advisors on corporate exercises, including but not limited to M&A and fundraising exercises.

Work with external tax advisors on transfer pricing documentation and optimise tax compliance.

Oversee the maintenance and change requests of the accounting system.

Perform any other ad‑hoc tasks as and when assigned by the superiors.

Competency Requirements

• Group accounting
• Corporate taxation
• Property development industry knowledge

Education, Experience and Skill Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accountancy or Banking or Professional Qualifications such as CA/ACCA/CPA/CFA.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant working experience in the property development industry.
• Strong knowledge of accounting, group consolidation principles, taxation and transfer pricing regulations.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently.
• Team player with the ability to multi‑task and manage priorities effectively.

Application Questions

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Group Finance Manager?
• How many years' experience do you have in the real estate industry?

About Setia Awan

Setia Awan is one of Malaysia’s leading property developers. With more than two decades of experience in the industry, Setia Awan aims to consistently offer its customers a comprehensive array of high quality and innovative properties. Ranging from affordable properties to luxury developments, Setia Awan develops properties that are good value for money under its tagline “For Quality Lifestyles”. The Group also comprises four main divisions – property development, hotels and resorts, property management and plantation.