Senior Finance Executive

ACE EdVenture Education Group; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Finance Executive to oversee financial operations, including accounting and compliance. The successful candidate will manage budgeting, cash flow, and audits while also leading and mentoring a team. With a strong emphasis on accuracy and strategic insights, this role is ideal for finance professionals eager to make a significant impact. Excellent communication skills in both English and Chinese are essential for this position, alongside a relevant degree and experience in finance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years experience in business finance or accounting.
• Ability to handle a full set of accounts, knowledge in consolidation is a plus.
• Demonstrates strong integrity and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage core finance functions including budgeting, cash flow, and compliance.
• Prepare management reports and analyze financial data.
• Lead a team of finance personnel and support their development.

Skills

Business finance handling

Analytical skills

Communication skills in English and Chinese

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Excel

SQL or similar accounting systems

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Finance Executive, you are at the heart of our organisation’s financial operations, helping drive accuracy, efficiency, and smart business decisions. This role is designed for proactive, detail-oriented finance professionals who enjoy being hands-on while also contributing strategic insights that shape the company’s future.

You will manage core finance functions including accounting, reporting, budgeting, cash flow, and compliance, while ensuring strong internal controls and smooth day-to-day operations. Beyond the numbers, you will collaborate with teams across the organisation, support audits, guide junior staff, and contribute ideas to improve processes and financial governance.

If you are a finance professional who thrives on responsibility, enjoys making an impact, and values working in a supportive and collaborative environment, this is the role for you!

Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare a full set of accounts, supporting schedules, reports, consolidation and financial analyses required for both internal and external reporting purposes, timely and accurately.

Prepare Management Reports, which may include (but not limited to) special analyses reports, Income Statements, Balance Sheets, Cashflow, Forecasts, Budgets and others, to provide financial insights as necessary to Management.

Manage the upkeep of all financial records, GL, Journals, Provisions, Accruals, month/year end closings, etc.

Maintain proper function and integrity of the accounting systems, chart of accounts, filing systems and record keeping practices, etc. to enable appropriate financial accounting and reporting.

Maintain professional integrity and confidentiality of sensitive financial information to protect the organization at all times

Audit, Tax and Compliance

Ensure all policies and procedures, compliance with financial accounting standards and all regulatory requirements are adhered to at all times.

Keep up-to-date with all applicable financial standards, rules, legislations and other regulatory requirements; ensure proper adoption and implementation at all times

Liaise with auditors, tax agents, compliance officers etc., provide schedules and information required, respond to queries with guidance from Group Accountant / Superiors

Communicate any inconsistencies, make recommendations to Group Accountant / Superiors on opportunities for improvement to resolve any audit / tax / compliance findings

Handles budgeting, forecasting, projections, variance & related financial analyses

Monitor and manage net cash flow positions, balance sheet positions

Perform ad-hoc analysis and financial simulations as and when required

Predicting future financial trends, analysing market and competition data

Finance Operations, Internal Controls & Administration

Maintain financial security and integrity by establishing internal controls, and initiate corrective actions where necessary.

Manage financial status e.g. via coordination, monitoring & managing revenue and expense cycles, for example, payments & collections scheduling, execution, follow up on outstanding items, etc.

Monitor daily cash position, perform bank accounts reconciliations and highlight any inconsistencies to management

Verify all transactions, ensure all supporting documentation, approvals are in place and in compliance with all policies, procedures and compliance requirements

Manage & support day-to-day accounting functions such as Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivables (AR), Fixed Asset (FA), General Ledger (GL), Petty Cash Management, Inter-company billing and adjustments, etc.

Guide other departments by researching and interpreting accounting policies; applying observations and recommendations to ensure smooth implementation of financial process governance in accordance with SOP and regulatory requirements.

Team support functions, e.g. generate and prepare Invoice, Payment Voucher, Credit Note (CN) and Debit Note (DN), Students’ school collection, claims (purchases, expenses etc) and related matters, issuance of purchase order, delivery order and monitoring on delivery, etc.

Managing key stakeholders and liaise with relevant parties e.g. bankers, leasing companies, company secretary, suppliers etc.

General office administration and supporting operational duties including filing, data entry, etc.

Adhoc/project based work deliverables as and when required by the management

Team Management and Development

Lead a team of finance personnel, provide mentorship, training and guidance as necessary

Assignment and delegation of tasks, manage, monitor, review, feedback and improve the team, in order to ensure all roles and responsibilities are effective and efficiently carried out.

Hands-on assist the team where required.

Update job knowledge e.g. by participating in educational opportunities by participating in relevant professional training for self and the team.

Requirements and Skills

Minimum 4-5 years experience in business finance, accounting or related fields

Must be able to handle a full set of accounts. Knowledge in group consolidation or taxation is a plus.

Ability to manage and supervise day-to-day finance operations of the unit, e.g. revenue and payments, cash management, etc. with fast turn-around time.

Possess Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance or equivalent. Professional certifications or licenses (e.g. CPA or similar) is a plus

Excellent knowledge & skills in Microsoft Office Excel, Word / Google Suite. Knowledge & skills in accounting systems and packages e.g. SQL or similar is a plus

Highly numerate, analytical and able to articulate information (financial & non-financial) to all levels of management and staff

Maintain accuracy of information and attention to detail at all times

Demonstrates ability to manage a team

Collaborate with all levels of people in the organisation

Possess a high degree of integrity, sound judgment and good work ethics

Maintain confidentiality with sensitive financial information

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English & Chinese due to the nature of business

A pleasant, sociable personality and a team player