Senior Associate - Finance Transformation

PwC Malaysia; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Associate in Finance Transformation to deliver advisory services focusing on process improvement and technology enablement. The role involves managing finance transformation projects, providing accounting and reporting advisory, and implementing technology solutions. Candidates should have 5–6 years of experience, a strong accounting background, and excellent analytical skills. The position does not offer visa sponsorship, and candidates must be residents or have the right to work in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years of experience in finance operations and/or transformation projects.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong accounting background

Analytical Thinking

Accepting Feedback

Active Listening

Auditing

Data Analysis and Interpretation

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.

Required Skills

Optional Skills

• Accepting Feedback
• 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
• EmpathyEthics Training

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.

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