Senior Finance Manager

Private Advertiser; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a Senior Finance leader to oversee financial management, reporting, and internal controls across all entities. You will partner with the Managing Director to drive strategic financial insights, optimize profitability, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role covers budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and coordination with external auditors. You will lead a small finance team and drive process improvements in a fast-growing SME environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, with at least 3–5 years in a senior financial management or accounting role.
• Hands-on experience in e-invoice, taxation matters, including SST, RPGT, withholding tax, transfer pricing, stamp duty, and corporate tax.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial software like Biztrak, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Leadership, ownership, and ability to build positive working culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prepare financial accounts across all entities.
• Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance with tax, audit, and related regulations.
• Handle accounting and tax matters, including planning and corporate tax.
• Oversee preparation of annual financial statements and liaise with auditors and regulators.
• Prepare timely management accounts, dashboards, and variance analyses.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting exercises and drive cost control.
• Establish and maintain robust internal control systems and SOPs.
• Oversee a small finance & accounting team and ensure accurate reporting.
• Monitor cash flow, banking facilities, and inter-company funding.
• Lead financial system upgrades and process improvement projects.
• Take on ad hoc strategic assignments from MD.

Skills

Financial modelling

Advanced Excel

ERP experience

Data visualization

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Biztrak

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

To lead and oversee financial management, reporting, and internal control systems. The role ensures accurate and timely reporting, regulatory compliance, and drives strategic decision-making through comprehensive financial insights, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management, with the ultimate objective of optimizing profitability and financial sustainability.

Serve as a key finance business partner to the Managing Director, providing strategic financial leadership, supporting business growth, and driving overall financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and prepare financial accounts across all entities.

Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance with relevant financial, tax, and audit regulations (e.g., transfer pricing documentation, stamping requirements, SST, LHDN matters, RGPT, withholding tax, and e-invoicing requirements).

Handle accounting and tax-related issues, including tax planning and corporate tax matters.

Oversee the preparation of annual financial statements and liaise with external auditors, tax agents, and regulatory authorities.

2. Management & Internal Reporting

Prepare timely and accurate management accounts, including performance dashboards, sales analysis, margin tracking, and cost control reports.

Lead and support budgeting and forecasting exercises.

Conduct variance analysis and provide insights and recommendations to improve cost efficiency and profitability strategies.

3. Internal Controls & Compliance

Establish, recommend, implement, and maintain effective internal control systems, policies, and procedures.

Periodically review SOPs to mitigate financial and operational risks.

Ensure compliance with e-invoicing regulations and other evolving statutory requirements.

Coordinate with external auditors on internal control matters and ensure timely follow-up and closure of audit findings, keeping senior management fully informed.

4. Supervision of Finance & Accounting and Administrative Support

Oversee finance tasks performed by a small team comprising finance & accounting and administrative staff.

Ensure consistency and accuracy in financial reporting, even where dedicated finance staff are limited.

Guide, review, improve work related to data entry, documentation, and accounting procedures.

Promote adherence to financial policies and timely reporting deadlines.

Assist in building financial discipline and alignment across entities.

5. Treasury & Cash Flow Management

Monitor cash flow, banking facilities, and credit arrangements.

Ensure adequate funding and optimise inter-company transactions.

Review and authorise major payments.

Manage foreign exchange (forex) exposure, including accounting for unrealised and realised gains or losses.

6. Special Projects & Initiatives

Conduct financial due diligence and evaluate business cases.

Lead financial system upgrades, ERP implementations or process improvement projects.

7. Ad Hoc & Strategic Assignments

Undertake additional responsibilities or assignments from Managing Director as required.

Required Qualifications/Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Minimum 7-10 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, with at least 3-5 years in a senior financial management or accounting role.

Demonstrated success in financial analysis, strategic planning, and managing financial operations.

Hands-on experience in e-invoice, taxation matters, including SST, RPGT, withholding tax, transfer pricing, stamp duty, and corporate tax.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferably with experience working in SME, particularly in a trading, distribution, or industrial sectors.

Internal or external Audit background.

Technical Skills

Strong financial modelling and analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency.

Familiarity with ERP systems and financial software (e.g.Biztrak, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).

Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

Good knowledge and hands-on experience in e-invoicing implementation and compliance.

Soft Skills

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.

Strong communication and presentation abilities, with the capability to convey complex financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

A proactive, adaptable, and resilient mindset, with a strong commitment to integrity, accountability, and ownership.

Language & Strong Preferences

English Proficiency: Minimum mid-level spoken and written English is mandatory.

Chinese Language: Fluency in at least one Chinese dialect (e.g., Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien, etc.) is an advantage.

Leadership & Cultural Fit: Strong preference for candidates with experience in rebuilding teams, implementing internal controls, and driving process improvements. Must demonstrate strong ownership, accountability, and ability to build a positive working culture.

Dynamic and hands-on leadership style suited for a fast-growing SME environment.