Senior Finance Manager

Jobstreet Malaysia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to lead the finance function for its Telco business in Malaysia. You will drive financial reporting, controls, and strategic partnering with the CFO and business leaders.

The role requires 8–10 years of progressive finance experience, including 3–5 years in leadership, with strong MFRS/IFRS knowledge and a track record in commercial finance and people management.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive finance experience, including 3–5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (MFRS/IFRS), revenue recognition, budgeting and internal controls.
• Proven commercial acumen with business partnering, pricing analysis and profitability management.
• Experience in telecommunications or fast-paced commercial environments is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication with senior leadership.
• Proficiency in financial systems; ERP experience with SAP/Oracle is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the finance team to support Telco growth.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements per MFRS/IFRS and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure integrity of the GL, reconciliations, revenue recognition and cost accounting for the Telco model.
• Provide commercial insights, financial analysis and decision support on pricing and product profitability.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning; monitor performance vs targets.
• Strengthen internal controls, governance and compliance; liaison with auditors and regulators.
• Manage cash flow, working capital and treasury; optimize liquidity.
• Drive continuous improvement of finance systems, processes and reporting tools.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Commercial acumen

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

People management

Internal controls

Financial modelling

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CPA/CIMA/MICPA)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

The Senior Finance Manager is responsible for leading the finance function of the Telco business in Malaysia, ensuring robust financial control, accurate and timely financial reporting, and sound commercial decision support. The role combines strong technical accounting expertise with commercial acumen and people leadership to drive profitable growth, safeguard the integrity of financial statements, and partner closely with the CFO and business leadership team on strategic and operational finance matters.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach and develop the finance team, building capability in technical accounting, commercial finance and business partnering to support the growth of the Telco business.

Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in compliance with MFRS/IFRS and relevant regulatory requirements.

Ensure the integrity of the general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, revenue recognition and cost accounting processes specific to the telco business model.

Partner with the CFO and senior management to provide commercial insights, financial analysis and decision support on pricing, product profitability, partner/wholesale agreements and new business initiatives.

Lead the budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes, tracking performance against targets and identifying risks and opportunities.

Strengthen internal controls, governance and compliance frameworks, and act as the key liaison for external auditors, tax agents and regulatory bodies (e.g. MCMC, LHDN, SSM).

Manage cash flow, working capital and treasury activities to ensure the business meets its financial obligations and optimizes liquidity.

Drive continuous improvement of finance systems, processes and reporting tools to improve efficiency, accuracy and business insight.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA, CIMA, MICPA).

Minimum 8-10 years of progressive finance experience, including at least 3-5 years in a finance leadership role, ideally within telecommunications or a fast-paced commercial environment.

Strong technical accounting knowledge, including MFRS/IFRS, revenue recognition, financial reporting, budgeting and internal controls.

Proven commercial acumen with experience in business partnering, pricing analysis, profitability management and financial modelling.

Demonstrated leadership and people management skills, with experience building, coaching and developing high-performing finance teams.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and partner effectively with the CFO and senior leadership.

High level of integrity, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and sound business judgement.

Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Excel/financial modelling skills; experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle) is an advantage.

Prior experience in the telecommunications industry, or a subscription-based, high-volume transaction business.

Experience working with regulatory bodies such as MCMC or in a regulated industry.

Exposure to system implementation or finance transformation projects

Experience working in a multinational or matrixed organization.

Familiarity with Malaysian tax and statutory compliance requirements.