Senior Manager, Finance

Federation of Investment Managers Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Education support

Dental

Parking

Vision

Near to MRT station, flexible working

Job summary

Federation of Investment Managers Malaysia (FIMM) is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial accounting, budgeting, reporting, and treasury activities. You will lead the Finance team, ensure timely statements, and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.

You will prepare board papers, manage SOP updates, coordinate external audits, and drive efficient financial operations while supporting strategic initiatives for the organization.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting and/or professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Minimum eight (8) years in managerial position with strategic planning experience.
• Minimum eight (8) years in aforementioned discipline.
• Minimum five (5) years in procurement management.
• Minimum three (3) years working with Board of Directors and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain timely monthly and annual financial statements.
• Provide and interpret financial information through monthly variance reporting.
• Prepare Board and Committee meeting papers on the agenda relevant to Finance.
• Review SOPs and ensure policies are up to date.
• Oversee bookkeeping: general ledger, accounts payable/receivable.
• Manage capital assets acquisition and asset disposal.
• Ensure cash flow management and treasury instruments.
• Liaise with tax agents, company secretary, bankers and regulators.

Skills

Financial planning

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Cost management

Education

Degree in Accounting

ACCA CPA CIMA

Tools

Biztrak

Job description

Participate and contribute to the formulation and implementation of FIMM’s Strategic Planning and Business Plan.

Lead, manage, train, motivate and provide guidance to department to ensure efficient and timely delivery of high quality work, tasks and projects.

Responsible for planning the department’s resources for the annual budget and ensure efficient utilization of resources within the department.

Maintain strong rapport with effective communication and regular engagements, with all stakeholders on matters pertaining to FIMM and the industry.

Prepare regular reports for General Manager/Chief Executive Officer.

Perform all duties and assignments as directed by the General Manager and/or CEO.

Specific
(i) Financial Accounting and Reporting

Develop and maintain timely and accurate monthly and annual financial statements.

Provide and interpret financial information through monthly variance reporting.

Prepare Board and Committee meeting papers on the agenda that are relevant to Finance department.

Review Finance Department’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and ensure that the department’s policies and procedures are up to date.

Develop, implement and ensure compliance with the internal financial and accounting policies and procedures as prescribed in Finance Department’s SOP.

Ensure timely submission of all periodic reports/returns/notifications as required by the law and/or any other regulatory requirements.

Prepare all supporting information/documents for the annual audit and key liaison person with the external auditors.

Document and maintain a complete and accurate supporting information/documents for all financial transactions.

Oversee the bookkeeping function including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Manage the acquisition of approved capital assets and ensure that all assets are properly recorded, amortized and disposed of in accordance to the prescribed procedures.

Ensure efficient and effective cash flow management and recommend the optimal investment instruments as part of treasury management.

Create/suggest solutions to new financial challenges or opportunities by applying financial knowledge.

Provide advice on financial matters or issues that are impacting FIMM as a whole.

Liaise, develop and maintain external relationships with tax agent, company secretary, bankers and any other regulatory/statutory organizations such as the Inland Revenue, Custom Department, etc.

Maintain and manage the accounting system (Biztrak) and any other related accounting systems/applications.

Supervise the work of Finance Department’s staff and encourage staff development via training or education, and motivate them to be more pro‑active, effective and efficient.

Keep abreast with the latest changes in the financial/accounting regulations and legislations.

(ii)Budget preparation and monitoring
1.Establish guidelines for budget and forecast preparation and prepare the annual budget for Management’s review and the Board of Directors’ approval.
2.Budget monitoring through monthly variance analysis and reports.

(iii)Procurement
1.Oversee all procurement activities, develop and implement procurement strategies for the company.
2.Ensure all procurement activities are adhere to the company’s Procurement Policy and Procedures.
3.Assess vendor performance to maintain reliability and quality of product/service deliveries.

Qualifications

1. Degree in Accounting and/or professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent.

Experience:

1.Minimum eight (8) years in managerial position with strategic planning experience.
2.Minimum eight (8) years in aforementioned discipline.
3.Minimum five (5) years in procurement management.
4.Minimum three (3) years working with Board of Directors and relevant regulators.
5.In‑depth knowledge and skills for the preparation of financial statements which includes Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement and Statement of Financial Position of the company.

6.Investment Management experience is an advantage.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a finance manager?

The Federation of Investment Managers Malaysia (FIMM) was recognised by the Securities Commission (SC) Malaysia as a self‑regulatory organisation (SRO) via a gazette order on 20 January 2011. This empowered FIMM to regulate its own members. As a Self‑Regulatory Organisation, the Federation of Investment Managers Malaysia (FIMM) plays a key role in the development of unit trust industry and actively engages our members to adopt best practices for investor protection. We are seeking passionate, ambitious, highly capable professionals with a drive for excellence to join us for a challenging career.

The Federation of Investment Managers Malaysia (FIMM) was recognised by the Securities Commission (SC) Malaysia as a self‑regulatory organisation (SRO) via a gazette order on 20 January 2011. This empowered FIMM to regulate its own members. As a Self‑Regulatory Organisation, the Federation of Investment Managers Malaysia (FIMM) plays a key role in the development of unit trust industry and actively engages our members to adopt best practices for investor protection. We are seeking passionate, ambitious, highly capable professionals with a drive for excellence to join us for a challenging career.

Perks and benefits

• Medical
• Education support
• Dental
• Parking
• Vision
• Near to MRT station, flexible working hours