Key Responsibilities
Financial Operations
- Maintain daily bank balances and payment listings.
- Process payments, including vendor invoices, staff claims, and refunds.
- Oversee inter-company transactions and ensure accurate allocation of deferred revenue.
- Liaise with operational teams on fee collection and reconciliation matters.
- Maintain full set of accounts and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Work closely with the Operations team to support financial planning, cost monitoring, and business performance.
Month-end and Year-end Close
- Review the accuracy of monthly reports prepared by the external accountant.
- Perform monthly variance analysis, highlight trends, and provide recommendations.
- Prepare monthly closing schedules for balance sheet items and perform monthly inter-company reconciliations.
- Assist in reconciling and resolving discrepancies in financial statements.
- Prepare detailed budgets and forecasts, including monthly budget variance analysis with actionable recommendations.
Compliance and Reporting
- Monitor and ensure compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and statutory requirements.
- Prepare and assist with annual budgeting activities.
- Ensure timely compliance with all Malaysia statutory requirements, including Annual General Meetings (AGM), Annual Return submissions, corporate tax filings, and other statutory obligations.
- Coordinate and liaise with external auditors, tax agents, company secretaries, and regulatory authorities to facilitate audits, tax submissions, and statutory compliance.
Ad-hoc Projects and Administration
- Manage ad-hoc financial projects such as software implementation or process automation.
- Provide administrative support as needed, ensuring smooth coordination across teams.
- Utilise financial software (e.g., Xero) for daily operations, ensuring accuracy and system integrity.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Curate and present monthly financial data to senior management, facilitating strategic discussions and decision-making.
- Chair and present monthly financial review meetings, providing financial insights, variance analysis, and recommendations.
- Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and other consultants to facilitate smooth financial processes and audits.
- Collaborate with regulatory authorities and institutions on compliance-related matters where required.
- Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders to streamline financial processes and enhance organisational efficiency.
- Partner closely with the General Manager and Directors by providing financial analysis, strategic insights, and support for business planning and decision-making.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW or equivalent).
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in financial accounting or reporting.
- Hands-on experience managing a full set of accounts.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and applicable accounting standards.
- Good knowledge of Malaysia statutory compliance, including AGM, Annual Return, corporate tax, and statutory filing requirements.
- Experience liaising with external auditors, tax agents, and company secretaries.
- Experience using Xero accounting software is preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets, Docs, and Slides.
- Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
- Strong team player.
- Regional finance exposure across Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and/or Hong Kong will be an added advantage.
Competencies and Attributes
- Dedicated, meticulous, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Resilient under pressure, particularly during reporting cycles.
- Collaborative team player with leadership potential.
- Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement orientation.
- Confident communicator with the ability to present financial information to senior management and influence business decisions.
Job Details
- Remote Arrangement
- Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Pay: RM4,000.00 - RM6,000.00 per month
Education:
Language:
License/Certification:
- ACCA / CIMA / CPA / ICAEW (Any 1) (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kuala Lumpur