Senior Finance Officer

Brandt Business Services Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandt Business Services Sdn Bhd is seeking a Senior Finance Officer to join the Finance team in Malaysia. The role supports day-to-day financial operations including accounts payable, month-end closing, bank reconciliation, fixed assets, treasury, budgeting and financial reporting.

The candidate should be organized, proactive and comfortable working independently while coordinating with internal teams, vendors and regional finance stakeholders across the group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, Professional Degree, ACCA or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Finance or Audit, with hands-on experience in month-end closing and financial reporting.
• Minimum 2 years of experience supervising or overseeing team members.
• Proficient in MS Office 365, particularly Excel.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of procurement processes is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Excellent organisation and time management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate Accounts Payable activities, including invoice verification, coding, payment processing and vendor statement reconciliation.
• Support month-end and year-end closing, financial reporting, record keeping and preparation of audit documentation.
• Perform daily/monthly bank reconciliations and investigate outstanding or unreconciled transactions.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register, including depreciation, hire purchase/loan entries and monthly Capex reporting.
• Manage petty cash reconciliation and ensure transactions comply with tax and budget requirements.
• Prepare and process withholding tax payments and maintain supporting documentation for tax audits.
• Prepare and monitor monthly cash flow reports and ensure payments are aligned with forecasted cash flow.
• Monitor budget spending, provide budget holders with regular updates and flag potential budget variances.

Skills

MS Office 365

Excel

English communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

ACCA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Finance Officer to join our Finance team. The successful candidate will support the day-to-day financial operations of the school, including accounts payable, month-end closing, bank reconciliation, fixed assets, treasury, budgeting and financial reporting.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is organised, proactive and comfortable working independently while coordinating with internal teams, vendors and regional finance stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate Accounts Payable activities, including invoice verification, coding, payment processing and vendor statement reconciliation.

Support month-end and year-end closing, financial reporting, record keeping and preparation of audit documentation.

Perform daily/monthly bank reconciliations and investigate outstanding or unreconciled transactions.

Maintain the Fixed Asset Register, including depreciation, hire purchase/loan entries and monthly Capex reporting.

Manage petty cash reconciliation and ensure transactions comply with tax and budget requirements.

Prepare and process withholding tax payments and maintain supporting documentation for tax audits.

Prepare and monitor monthly cash flow reports and ensure payments are aligned with forecasted cash flow.

Monitor budget spending, provide budget holders with regular updates and flag potential budget variances.

Maintain finance system contact information and coordinate updates with HR and IT.

Liaise with auditors, vendors, internal stakeholders and the Regional Finance team as required.

Review finance policies and processes and identify opportunities for improvement and greater efficiency.

Provide support on finance-related projects and other duties assigned by the Head of Finance.

Requirements

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

Minimum 3 years of experience in Finance or Audit, with hands-on experience in month-end closing and financial reporting.

Minimum 2 years of experience supervising or overseeing team members.

Proficient in MS Office 365, particularly Excel.

Experience with ERP/accounting systems is an advantage.

Working knowledge of procurement processes is preferred.

Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Excellent organisation, time management and attention to detail.

Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

What We’re Looking For

We value someone who is:

Proactive, responsible and highly organised.

Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Able to communicate effectively and build strong working relationships.

Self-motivated and able to work independently.

A strong team player with good follow-up and problem-solving skills.

Committed to continuous learning and process improvement.