Senior Manager (Compliance Services)

MFP CLOUD SDN. BHD.; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Johor is looking for a senior professional to oversee financial operations, manage teams, and ensure compliance with accounting regulations. Candidates should have over a decade of experience in the accounting and tax sector, with strong leadership skills and proficiency in relevant tools like Microsoft Excel and Xero. Fluency in English, Malay, and/or Mandarin is essential, along with relevant professional qualifications.

Benefits

Group Hospitalization & Surgical Insurance

14 days paid annual leave

14 days medical leave

Private medical reimbursement

Qualifications

• A decade or more of experience in accounting and tax industry.
• 3-5 years in a leadership role managing professional teams.
• Ability to meet internal and external deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Act as a client CFO with financial oversight and strategic guidance.
• Conduct final reviews of clients' financial reports and audit processes.
• Lead the Operations department and manage team performance.
• Ensure compliance with accounting processes and laws.

Skills

Leadership

Financial oversight

Technical expertise in tax matters

Proficiency in Microsoft Apps

Excellent communication skills (English, Malay, Mandarin)

Education

Member of MIA or MICPA

Member of ACCA

Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Xero

Job description

Introduction

An esteemed senior professional role at Accounting Superhero, entailing dynamic leadership across accounting, tax, and professional service teams, while overseeing team members spanning multiple divisions and locations. This position demands a committed candidate with proven expertise in the accounting and tax sector, underscored by extensive years of hands‑on experience within accounting and audit firms.

The ideal candidate brings a track record of providing top‑tier professional services and adeptly managing teams of junior staff.

Responsibilities

Assume the pivotal role of a client CFO, ensuring financial oversight and strategic guidance.

Conduct comprehensive final reviews and ensure the quality of clients' financial reports, audit processes and tax obligations.

Serve as the authoritative technical expert on tax matters, encompassing tax laws, GST regulations, and their administration.

Take on the signatory responsibility for small‑scale engagements that do not necessitate an audit.

Provide expertise on disclosure requirements and updates to Financial Reporting Standards (FRS) requirements.

Perform the conclusive review of engagement contracts, their scope of work and oversee the seamless transition of contracts.

Assume comprehensive oversight of the Operations department and its personnel.

Lead the formulation of strategies and plans for the Operations department.

Collaborate in defining KPIs with top management and ensure fulfillment of all KPIs within the Operations department.

Manage the reporting of the Operations department's performance to upper management.

Support the management in upholding the company's stewardship responsibilities.

Spearhead the creation and updates of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for accounting processes.

Monitor strict adherence to SOPs across all ongoing tasks.

Guarantee the punctual meeting of deadlines for accounting, tax, and various client‑related obligations (e.g., STB, ECDA, Singapore Law Society).

Contribute to the coaching and mentorship of Operations supervisors.

Assist in formulating development plans and fostering career progression and take on supervisory role for staff traineeships for Operations personnel.

Participate in the recruitment of skilled professionals within the Operations department.

Stay current with developments in the accounting profession, imparting training and briefings to the accounting staff.

Maintain active professional memberships with ACCA and MIA/MICPA as applicable.

Staying fully informed about all pertinent matters, regulations, and laws encompassing companies, businesses, taxation, human resources, audit, and accounting within the jurisdictions of Singapore and Malaysia.

Offer assistance and counsel on product development endeavors.

Qualifications

Member of Malaysia Institute of Accountants (MIA) or Malaysia Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA).

Member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA, UK) and/or Degree in Accounting.

A decade or more of expertise within the accounting and tax industry, featuring a substantial 3‑5 year span dedicated to effectively managing professional teams.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills – English, Malay and/or Mandarin.

Highly computer literate in Microsoft Apps (especially Excel), Xero and other various accounting softwares.

Proficient in meeting both internal company deadlines and externally mandated deadlines set by regulatory authorities.

Benefits

Group Hospitalization & Surgical Insurance

Base of 14 days paid annual leave and 14 days medical leave.

Private medical reimbursement (subject to annual cap).