Senior Manager Finance

Apex Securities Berhad; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A stockbroking company in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day finance operations. The role involves managing financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulations, and acting as a liaison with auditors and regulators. Ideal candidates have a chartered accounting qualification, significant experience in finance operations, and strong leadership and analytical skills. The position offers a challenging environment that requires effective communication and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting standards and tax regulations.
• Proven experience in full-spectrum financial operations and group consolidation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations across the stockbroking company.
• Lead preparation of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Act as liaison with external auditors and regulators.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership qualities

Effective communication skills

Education

Chartered accountant qualification (ACCA, ICAEW, CPA, etc.)

Registered member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage day-to-day finance operations across the stockbroking company and its related/sister entities, ensuring smooth and compliant financial processes.
• Lead the preparation, review, and consolidation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including group reporting, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
• Manage group consolidation matters, including intercompany reconciliations, group adjustments, and elimination entries, and present consolidated financial reports to senior management and the Board of the Parent Company (Listed Company).
• Ensure timely and accurate statutory reporting and financial disclosures in compliance with Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), Bursa Malaysia, MFRS, tax regulations, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Act as the main liaison with external auditors, tax agents, regulators, bankers, and other stakeholders to ensure effective coordination and timely completion of audits, tax filings, and regulatory submissions.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis to support business operations and strategic decision-making.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and KPIs, analyze variances and trends, and provide meaningful insights and recommendations for performance improvement.
• Establish, review, and enhance financial policies, internal controls, and governance frameworks to strengthen financial discipline, compliance, and risk management.
• Review existing financial systems and processes, identifying opportunities for automation, system enhancement, and workflow optimization to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance financial reporting timeliness, operational efficiency, and data reliability.
• Support the development and execution of financial strategies aligned with the Group’s corporate objectives and long-term business goals.
• Provide strategic financial analysis, insights, and data‑driven recommendations to senior management and the Board to support key business and investment decisions.
• Oversee regulatory compliance matters and ensure ongoing adherence to financial, industry, and reporting standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, ensuring high performance, effective delegation, succession planning, and continuous professional development.
• Undertake ad‑hoc assignments, special projects, or additional responsibilities as assigned by top management or the Board of Directors.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 7–10 years of relevant experience.
• Possess a recognized chartered accounting qualification (ACCA, ICAEW, CPA, etc.).
• Must be a registered member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA).
• Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting standards, tax regulations, and compliance requirements, including Bursa Malaysia, SSM, and MFRS.
• Proven experience in full‑spectrum financial operations and group consolidation.
• Strong analytical thinking, leadership qualities, and effective communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight reporting deadlines.

Application Questions

• How many years' experience do you have as a finance manager?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• How many years' experience do you have in consolidating group accounts?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years of taxation experience do you have?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have with forecasting for businesses?
• How many years' experience do you have as a financial controller?