Senior Finance Executive

Flintex Consulting Pte Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance consultancy in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Financial Manager to oversee the financial close process and manage a team. The incumbent will ensure accurate and timely financial activities, prepare financial statements, and work closely with stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have over 7 years of experience in finance, including management, strong analytical skills, and a degree in accounting or finance. This role offers a hybrid working option, with hours from Mon to Fri, 9 am - 6 pm.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in financial roles, with 2+ years managing teams.
• Sound technical knowledge in Stockbroking/Asset Management.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Supervise financial close process and ensure timeliness of activities.
• Prepare financial statements, GST reporting, and tax computations.
• Coordinate with external auditors for audit deadlines.

Skills

Team supervision

Financial analysis

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in accounting and/or finance

Tools

Relevant financial software

Job description

Overview

The incumbent will be in Global Centre of Excellence Team working together with APAC staff on day-to-day basis as a collaborative team player, working seamlessly within the finance department and across various departments and countries, forming strong connections with local liaisons.

Responsibilities

• Supervise team and oversee financial close process.
• Ensure all financial activities are completed timely and in accordance with corporate timeline, guidelines and policies.
• Financial activities include but not limited to:
• • Preparation and posting of general ledger related entries (i.e. invoicing, interco, payroll, accruals, prepayments, bank etc.).
  • Monthly, quarterly and yearly closing activities and reporting. This includes preparation of financial statements, GST reporting and tax computation.
  • Preparation of monthly reconciliation and schedules, reconciling group-level balances and facilitate prompt resolution of any discrepancies.
  • Analysis of accounts.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness of financial transactions.
• Participate in process/continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with all stakeholders and as a team with other team members to ensure end deliverables and KPI are met.
• Provide support for audit and tax related matters.
• Perform all other related tasks assigned from time to time.
• Coordinate with external auditors to meet external audit deadlines.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of new procedures and features to streamline departmental workflows.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for relevant issues in communications with the business sites. Manage and assist in developing innovative and creative solutions that will help to resolve or minimize potential risk for our business sites.

Requirements

• Degree holder in accounting and/or finance or professional qualifications.
• At least 7 years of working experience including 2+ years of management experience in a similar capacity within a shared services set-up, prefer experience in stockbroking/asset management background.
• Experience in the financial industry includes sound technical knowledge/experience in Stockbroking/Asset Management Services.
• Meticulous, analytical and a high degree of agility.
• Strong computer skills and experience with relevant software programs.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in work.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team to meet tight deadlines.
• Able to start immediately.

Working hours:

• Mon to Fri 9am - 6pm
• 1 day hybrid available