Specialist - Finance & Accounts

NEXT Ventures; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Malaysia is seeking a Specialist - Finance & Accounts to enhance their financial operations. The role includes managing end-to-end accounting, tax compliance, and payroll processes while supporting the establishment of the new Malaysian office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, attention to detail, and the ability to manage compliance. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team fostering innovation in the fintech landscape.

Qualifications

• Experience managing full sets of accounts including GL, AP/AR, and reconciliations.
• Proficient in preparing financial reports and compliance documentation.
• Strong understanding of Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS).

Responsibilities

• Maintain full sets of accounts and perform bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with local tax and labor regulations.
• Assist with the financial setup and management of the new office.

Skills

Financial reporting

Tax compliance

Payroll management

Budgeting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

Who We Are

NEXT Ventures is where ambition takes shape and momentum becomes movement. As a global platform revolutionising access to performance-based capital, we empower the world’s most driven individuals to rise. Through our flagship brand, FundedNext, we empower dreamers to become doers, and potential to turn into performance. With 500+ driven minds across five countries, we power a global rhythm—220,000+ daily users from 170+ nations, each chasing greatness in their own way.

Your Role in Our Mission

As a Specialist - Finance & Accounts at NEXT Ventures in Malaysia, you will strengthen the financial backbone of our operations. You will manage end-to-end accounting, reporting, tax compliance, and payroll activities, while also supporting the setup and smooth running of our new Malaysia office. By combining accuracy with adaptability, you will ensure that our run seamlessly—empowering the business to scale with confidence.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Maintain full sets of accounts including GL, AR/AP, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and expense forecasts to ensure financial stability.

Tax & Compliance

• Handle local tax compliance including SST and corporate tax filings.
• Liaise with external tax consultants and ensure alignment with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS).
• Support statutory audits and ensure timely, accurate disclosures.
• Prepare and submit financial reports required by regulators (SC, BNM, Bursa Malaysia).

Payroll & Office Support

• Manage payroll processing for employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local labor and tax regulations.
• Maintain employee payroll records and support finance-related employee queries.
• Assist with financial aspects of Malaysia office setup, including vendor payments, recurring expense tracking, and coordination with FNRL.

Budgeting & Analysis

• Collaborate with internal teams to support budget planning and cost control.
• Prepare variance reports and provide insights on performance against budgets.
• Recommend improvements in financial workflows and support reporting automation.

Your X-Factor

• Balances precision in financial reporting with agility in managing office-level financial operations.
• Keeps compliance at the forefront while enabling efficient workflows.
• Proactively identifies ways to improve financial processes and automation.
• Brings reliability and structure that empowers smooth growth in a new market.

Your Journey after Applying

• Initial Screening Session with Talent Acquisitions Team.
• 45-minute Online Session (with talent acquisition team & department front line manager).
• 60-minute Final Interview Session (with head of department & talent acquisition lead).

Why Join NEXT

At NEXT Ventures, we believe the right talent fuels breakthrough innovation. If you’re driven to connect great minds with big ideas and want to shape the future of fintech, we’d love to meet you. Join our team of bold thinkers where technology meets transformation.

Apply now and be part of our journey — the future is calling, and it starts with you.