Senior Financial Analyst (Contract)

Jebsen & Jessen; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jebsen & Jessen Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support the Global Financial Controller in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis during a transitional period.

You will collaborate with local finance teams, the HUB, Treasury, and business stakeholders to monitor cash flow, prepare management reports, and ensure consistency of financial data.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline.
• 5–8 years of FP&A, financial analysis, management accounting, or corporate finance experience.
• Exposure to multinational or project-based environments is advantageous.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Consolidate budget and forecast inputs from business stakeholders.
• Review submissions for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
• Assist in preparing budget presentations and supporting schedules.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast targets.
• Perform variance analysis on P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
• Analyze financial and operational performance trends.
• Prepare reports and recommendations to support management discussions.
• Assist in identifying financial risks and opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Independent working

Communication

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related discipline

Professional accounting qualification (advantageous)

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

The Senior Financial Analyst will support the Global Financial Controller in maintaining financial planning, reporting, forecasting, and business performance analysis activities during a transitional period.The role is responsible for assisting in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, cash flow monitoring, and financial analysis to support business decision-making and ensure continuity of finance operations. The incumbent will work closely with local finance teams, the HUB, Treasury, and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Support the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Consolidate budget and forecast inputs from business stakeholders.
• Review submissions for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
• Assist in preparing budget presentations and supporting schedules.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast targets.
• Perform variance analysis on P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
• Analyze financial and operational performance trends.
• Prepare reports and recommendations to support management discussions.
• Assist in identifying financial risks and opportunities.

2. Business Performance Support

• Support profitability and margin analysis for projects and business activities.
• Assist in preparing financial assessments and business cases.
• Support working capital monitoring, including receivables, inventory, and payables.
• Work with relevant stakeholders to obtain information required for financial planning and reporting.

3. Inventory and Working Capital Monitoring

• Support inventory reviews and reconciliations.
• Assist in monitoring inventory valuation and stock aging.
• Participate in inventory count and verification exercises.
• Support compliance with Group policies and accounting requirements.

Working Capital

• Monitor customer payment aging and overdue receivables.
• Track working capital indicators including DSO, inventory aging, and cash conversion metrics.
• Prepare analyses and reports for management review.

4. Cash Flow and Treasury Support

• Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor bank balances and liquidity positions.
• Support treasury reporting and documentation requirements.
• Assist in maintaining treasury-related information within Group systems.
• Coordinate with Global Treasury on administrative and reporting matters as required.

5. Reporting

Management Reporting

• Support month-end and year-end reporting activities.
• Prepare management reports and financial performance packages.
• Assist in the preparation of reports required by Group and Regional Business Units.
• Support data validation and reporting accuracy.

Statutory and Audit Support

• Assist in preparing audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate information requests from auditors and finance stakeholders.
• Support annual financial statement preparation and statutory reporting activities.

6. Internal Controls and Compliance

• Support compliance with Group Finance policies and Delegation of Authority requirements.
• Assist in monitoring financial controls and identifying process improvement opportunities.
• Support remediation activities arising from internal or external audit findings.
• Maintain accurate documentation and supporting records.

7. Tax and Compliance Support

a. Tax Coordination

• Support the preparation and submission of tax-related information required by external tax advisors, auditors, and authorities.
• Coordinate with local finance teams, HUB, and external advisors to ensure timely completion of corporate tax, indirect tax, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Assist in preparing tax schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor tax payment deadlines and provide support in tax reporting activities.
• Support responses to tax audits, assessments, and information requests from tax authorities.

b. Compliance

• Support compliance with local statutory, regulatory, and Group tax requirements.
• Assist in identifying tax and compliance risks and elevate issues to the Global Financial Controller as appropriate.
• Maintain proper documentation to support tax filings, audits, and compliance reviews.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification is advantageous.

Experience

• 5-8 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, management accounting, or corporate finance.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.
• Exposure to multinational or project-based environments is advantageous.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities.
• Ability to manage and analyze large datasets.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across functions.