Senior Executive, Forum Fund Management

Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Malaysia is seeking a finance professional based in Cyberjaya to manage financial data, coordinate budgeting, and support the effective allocation of grants. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field, has at least five years of relevant experience, and is skilled in financial analysis and stakeholder engagement. This contract position is renewable for an additional year and offers benefits including annual leave and medical coverage.

Benefits

Annual Leave

Medical

SOCSO

Personal Accident

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Professional certifications in Accounting/Finance, Data Analytics, and Project Management are an advantage.
• Minimum five years of experience in finance/accounting related roles.

Responsibilities

• Execute and coordinate annual budget preparation across all forums.
• Process disbursement of grants to forums based on approved allocations.
• Monitor expenditures and perform financial analyses.
• Manage the financial database for all forums.
• Engage stakeholders and communicate funding terms.

Skills

Strategic Planning & Budgeting

Financial Analysis & Forecasting

Data Analytics

Project Management

Advanced Excel & Macros

Power BI

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Integrity & Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor Degree in Finance, Data Analytics, Accounting, Economics, Statistics

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

To analyse, coordinate, maintain, and execute all financial data and activities associated with the annual budgeting, disbursement, monitoring, and utilisation of the Forums as mandated under the Communications and Multimedia Act and the Postal Services Act. The role is responsible for monitoring, analysing, and reviewing financial reports and data; managing forum improvement initiatives; and providing support to the Forum Fund Management Department to ensure the effective allocation, utilisation, and impact assessment of grants disbursed to the Forums, in accordance with MCMC’s regulatory objectives, national policy directives, and principles of prudent financial stewardship.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute and coordinate the planned budget calendar and activities for annual budget preparation across all forums to ensure financial alignment with MCMC’s strategic direction;
• Process the disbursement of the grant/fund to all forums based on the approved allocations;
• Monitor expenditures and perform financial analyses to uphold fiscal discipline, transparency, and compliance with established guidelines;
• Maintain and manage the financial database for all Forums, including providing recommendations on system required for effective data management;
• Conduct financial data analysis to generate insights and recommendations for improvement, and standardisation on financial matters for all forum;
• Stakeholders' engagement – serves as the liaison with the forums to ensure clear communication of funding terms, performance expectations, and reporting obligations. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to promote accountability, transparency, and trust;
• The responsibilities listed above are not exhaustive and may be revised periodically to meet the evolving needs of MCMC. The incumbent is expected to perform additional duties as required and as directed by their supervisor.

Qualifications and Work Experience

Candidate must possess Bachelor Degree in Finance, Data Analytics, Accounting, Economics, Statistics or other relevant qualifications;

Professional certifications in Accounting /Finance, Data Analytics and Project Management will be an added advantage; and

Minimum five (5) years of relevant working experience in especially finance/accounting related role

• Strategic Planning & Budgeting
• Financial Analysis & Forecasting
• Data Analytics
• Project Management
• Human Resource Management
• Advanced Excel & Macros
• Power BI
• Audit & Internal Control Awareness
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Organizational & Time Management
• Collaboration & Cross-functional Teamwork
• Attention to Detail
• Integrity & Confidentiality
• Initiative and Proactiveness

Candidate must be willing to work in Cyberjaya and this is a contract position of renewable for one plus one year.

Perks and benefits

Annual Leave, Medical, SOCSO & Personal Accident

MCMC Background

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is a statutory body established under the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission Act 1998 (MCMCA). MCMC regulates and promotes the development of the communications and multimedia industry which includes telecommunications, broadcasting, postal services and digital signature.