Senior Manager Finance

Apex Securities Berhad; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Malaysia is seeking a qualified finance professional with extensive experience to oversee finance operations and manage financial reporting. The role requires a minimum of 7–10 years in relevant fields, strong leadership qualities, and the ability to meet tight deadlines. Responsibilities include managing audits, compliance, and financial strategy while driving continuous improvement initiatives. An accounting qualification and strong analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations across the stockbroking company.
• Lead preparation and consolidation of financial statements.
• Manage group consolidation matters and present reports to management.
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting and financial disclosures.
• Act as liaison with external auditors and regulators.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Enhance financial policies and internal controls.
• Drive process improvement and optimize financial systems.

Skills

Financial reporting knowledge

Analytical thinking

Leadership qualities

Effective communication skills

Pressure handling

Education

Chartered accounting qualification (ACCA, ICAEW, CPA)

Registered member of Malaysian Institute of Accountants

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Job Description

• 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 recognised 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.

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