Senior Associate - Finance Transformation

PwC; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Senior Associate to provide finance transformation and advisory services. The role includes redesigning finance processes and managing independent projects. Candidates should have 5–6 years of experience in finance operations, a strong accounting background, and familiarity with ERP/EPM systems. This position involves client interactions and the ability to manage multiple priorities, alongside a commitment to improving governance and compliance.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years of experience in finance operations and/or transformation projects.
• Exposure to ERP/EPM systems and finance technology platforms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver finance transformation and accounting advisory services.
• Assist in design and implementation of technology solutions.
• Manage projects and deliverables to ensure quality outcomes.

Skills

Strong accounting background

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Tools

ERP systems

EPM systems

Job description

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Business Recovery Services

Management Level

Senior Associate

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.

• 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.

Education

Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Optional Skills

• Accepting Feedback
• Active Listening
• Analytical Thinking
• Auditing
• Business Process Improvement
• Communication
• Compliance and Standards
• Creativity
• Data Analysis and Interpretation
• Developing Policies and Guidelines
• Embracing Change
• Empathy
• Ethics Training

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No