Senior Associate - Finance Transformation

PwC Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a Senior Associate in their Finance Transformation team. This role involves delivering finance transformation and accounting-related advisory services, focusing on enhancing processes and technology. Candidates should have at least 5–6 years of finance operations experience and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include supporting finance projects, providing advisory for budgeting and consolidation, and implementing technology solutions. The position may require up to 40% travel, and work visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting background with solid understanding of financial statements and reporting.
• 5–6 years of experience in finance operations and/or transformation projects.
• Exposure to ERP/EPM systems and other finance technology platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support finance transformation projects, including process optimization and governance design.
• Provide accounting and reporting advisory for budgeting, consolidation, and financial close.
• Assist in the design and implementation of technology solutions for accounting and reporting.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Accounting background

Tools

ERP/EPM systems

Job description

Job Description & Summary

As a Senior Associate in our Finance Transformation team, you will deliver finance transformation and accounting‑related advisory services, focusing on process improvement, governance, and technology enablement through EPM, ERP, and other digital finance platforms. You will help clients redesign finance processes, strengthen controls, and improve reporting frameworks to drive efficiency and compliance.

• Support finance transformation projects, including process optimization and governance design.
• Provide accounting and reporting advisory for budgeting, consolidation, and financial close, including support for public sector accounting under MPSAS.
• Assist in design and implementation of technology solutions for accounting and reporting purposes, including Chart of Accounts (COA) design and reporting structures.
• Work across core finance process areas such as Record‑to‑Report (R2R), Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P), Order‑to‑Cash (O2C), Fixed Asset Management, Treasury & Cash Management, Budgeting, Planning & Forecasting, and Financial Controls & Governance.
• Manage projects and deliverables independently to ensure high‑quality outcomes for clients.

Job Requirements

• Strong accounting background with solid understanding of financial statements and reporting.
• 5–6 years of experience in finance operations and/or transformation projects.
• Exposure to ERP/EPM systems and other finance technology platforms.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Auditing, Auditing Standards, Audit Internal Controls, Audit Preparation, Audit Reporting, Audit Risk Assessments, Audit Support, Business Process Improvement, Communication, Compliance and Standards, Compliance Assurance, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Risk Assessment, Compliance Training, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Developing Policies and Guidelines, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Ethics Training

Travel Requirements Up to 40%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No