Senior Executive, Finance

Sunway Medical Centre Penang; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunway Medical Centre Penang is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager to support the finance department in managing accounts, controls, and statutory compliance in Malaysia. The role focuses on month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management, with emphasis on internal controls and audit coordination.

You will work closely with department heads, liaise with auditors and tax agents, and contribute to cost optimization and governance improvements while ensuring accuracy and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent.
• Experience in audit firms (Big Four or mid-tier) preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin an added advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist Finance Manager in managing accounts, AR reconciliation and month-end closing.
• Review general ledger transactions and reconciliations; monitor accruals, prepayments and fixed assets.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting, cash flow projections and financial analysis.
• Coordinate audits; ensure internal controls and governance compliance.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and statutory requirements; liaise with tax agents.
• Support treasury: cash flow management and liaising with banks/group finance.

Skills

Accounting standards knowledge

Full sets of accounts

Internal controls

Taxation knowledge

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Analytical thinking

Auditing coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CIMA or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

Excel

ERP system proficiency

Job description

Assist Finance Manager in managing accounts and finance department and compliance in all statutory requirements.

Implement and monitor of the control and procedures, as well as enhance workflow and process improvements.

Provide with accurate, objective and understandable information to relevant parties.

Key Responsibilities

Perform monthly, quarterly and annual AR reconciliation and closing activities.

Ensure timely closing of accounts and month-end reporting.

Review general ledger transactions and account reconciliations.

Monitor accruals, prepayments, provisions, and fixed assets.

Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

Analyze financial performance and explain significant variances.

Ensure healthy financial position and balance sheet items are in optimize manner.

2. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis

Assist and support in annual budget preparation.

Prepare monthly financial forecasts and cash flow projections.

Monitor budget performance and identify variances.

Support management with financial analysis and give financial insights.

Evaluate business proposals, investments, and cost-saving initiatives.

3. Audit Coordination & Internal Controls

Ensure accounting processes are comply with company policies and accounting standards, with no major findings from internal or external auditors.

Review controls surrounding billing, collections, and revenue recognition.

Liaise with external auditors during statutory audits.

Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.

Evaluate effectiveness of internal controls and processes.

Recommend improvements to mitigate risks.

Follow up on audit findings and corrective actions.

Assist in implementing governance and compliance frameworks.

4. Compliance & Regulatory Reporting

Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.

Coordinate corporate tax, SST/GST/VAT submissions where applicable.

Prepare regulatory reports and government submissions.

Monitor changes in accounting and tax regulations.

Assist in tax submission and preparing tax schedule. Liaise tax agents queries and review tax computation.

Assist superior in tax planning and optimization tax incentives.

5. Cash Flow & Treasury Management

Monitor cash positions and working capital.

Review bank reconciliations and treasury transactions.

Manage payment cycles and cash flow planning.

Liaise with banks regarding financing facilities.

Assist in liaison with Group Finance i.e Group Treasury, Group Tax, Group Legal, and Company Secretary for business expansion, i.e tax planning, tax incentives, fund raising.

Working closely with Group Finance in tracking all project progress cost and processing project claims.

6. Process Improvement & Risk Management

Identify opportunities for automation and process efficiency and eliminate unnecessary manual work.

Review finance workflows and SOPs.

Support system enhancements and finance process improvements initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Conduct risk assessments on finance processes.

Strengthen financial governance controls.

7. Stakeholder Management

Work closely with department heads on budgeting and cost control.

Present financial information to management.

Liaise with auditors, tax agents, bankers, and regulators.

Mentor junior finance team members.

8. Other activities

To assist at monthly and yearly stock take activities.

Participate in any spot check or verifier for cash or asset counting.

Technical Expectations

Strong knowledge of accounting standards (MFRS/IFRS).

Ability to prepare and review full sets of accounts.

Strong understanding of internal controls and audit procedures.

Good knowledge of taxation and regulatory compliance.

Advanced Excel and ERP system proficiency.

Analytical Expectations

Identify financial risks and control gaps.

Perform root cause analysis on financial issues.

Provide meaningful business insights rather than only reporting numbers.

Recommend cost optimization and process improvements.

Work independently with minimal supervision.

Drive audit and compliance activities.

Guide and review work of junior staff.

Demonstrate strong integrity and professional judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.

Prior experience in audit firms (Big Four or mid-tier audit firms) is preferred.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia (Mandarin is an added advantage, if applicable).

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.

Sunway Healthcare is part of the Sunway Group, one of Malaysia's largest conglomerates with core interest in property, construction, education and healthcare. The group currently runs Sunway Medical Centre, which is one of the largest private tertiary hospitals in the region with 636 beds and is accredited with the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS). The group is also building 5 more hospitals in different cities in Malaysia which will complete in stages over the next four years.

Sunway Healthcare is part of the Sunway Group, one of Malaysia's largest conglomerates with core interest in property, construction, education and healthcare. The group currently runs Sunway Medical Centre, which is one of the largest private tertiary hospitals in the region with 636 beds and is accredited with the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS). The group is also building 5 more hospitals in different cities in Malaysia which will complete in stages over the next four years.