Manager / Senior Finance Executive

Flintex Consulting Pte Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic finance consulting firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks a finance manager to oversee the financial close process and lead a team. The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of experience in finance, including management in a shared services environment, preferably in stockbroking or asset management. The role demands strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to implement new procedures and enhance departmental efficiency.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of working experience, including 2+ years of management experience.
• Experience in stockbroking or asset management preferred.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise team and oversee financial close process.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial transactions.
• Coordinate with external auditors.

Skills

Meticulous

Analytical

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Strong computer skills

Education

Degree in accounting and/or finance

Tools

Relevant software programs

Job description

The incumbent will be in Global Centre of Excellence Team working together with APAC staff on day to day basis as a collaborative team player, working seamlessly within the finance department and across various departments and countries, forming strong connections with local liaisons.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise team and oversee financial close process.
• Ensure all financial activities are completed timely and in accordance with corporate timeline, guidelines and policies.
• Financial activities include but not limited to:
  • Preparation and posting of general ledger related entries (i.e. invoicing, interco, payroll, accruals, prepayments, bank etc.)
  • Monthly, quarterly and yearly closing activities and reporting. This includes preparation of financial statements, GST reporting and tax computation
  • Preparation of monthly reconciliation and schedules, reconciling group-level balances and facilitate prompt resolution of any discrepancies.
  • Analysis of accounts
• Ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness of financial transactions
• Participate in process/continuous improvement initiatives
• Work closely with all stakeholders and as a team with other team members to ensure end deliverables and KPI are met
• Provide support for audit and tax related matters
• Perform all other related tasks assigned from time to time
• Coordinate with external auditors to meet external audit deadlines
• Assist in the creation and implementation of new procedures and features to streamline departmental workflows
• Serve as the subject matter expert for relevant issues in communications with the business sites.
• Manage and assist in developing innovative and creative solutions that will help to resolve or minimize potential risk for our business sites

Requirements

• Degree holder in accounting and/or finance or professional qualifications
• At least 7 years of working experience including 2+ years of management experience in a similar capacity within a shared services set-up, prefer experience in stockbroking/asset management background
• Experience in the financial industry includes sound technical knowledge/experience in Stockbroking/Asset Management Services.
• Meticulous, analytical and a high degree of agility
• Strong computer skills and experience with relevant software programs
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in work
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team to meet tight deadlines
• Able to start immediately