About MX Global
MX Global is a digital asset exchange registered with the Securities Commission Malaysia. We provide a platform for customers to buy and sell digital assets and are building towards becoming a preferred digital asset wealth platform in Malaysia.
Role overview
We are seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to lead MX Global’s finance function. You will be responsible for financial reporting, accounting operations, budgeting, cash flow management and financial controls.
The role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgement and the ability to manage the financial complexities of a digital asset exchange. You will work closely with Operations, Compliance and Technology to maintain accurate records, safeguard customer assets and support sustainable business growth.
Key responsibilities
1 Financial accounting and reporting
- Manage the full set of accounts and deliver accurate, timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
- Oversee the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, accruals and fixed asset records.
- Prepare management accounts with clear analysis of revenue, costs, profitability and cash flow.
- Establish appropriate accounting treatment for digital asset holdings, trading activities, custody fees and other products, working with external advisers where required.
- Maintain complete supporting records and a reliable audit trail.
2 Reconciliation and customer asset controls
- Oversee daily reconciliation of bank balances, customer fiat balances, digital asset balances and trading records across internal systems and external service providers.
- Ensure customer funds and assets are separately accounted for and reconciled against customer liabilities.
- Investigate discrepancies promptly with Operations and Technology, and escalate material exceptions.
- Strengthen controls over settlements, withdrawals, transfers and access to financial systems.
- Maintain clear separation between customer assets and the company’s operating funds and trading inventory.
3 Treasury and liquidity management
- Monitor corporate cash flow, working capital and funding requirements.
- Plan and coordinate funding and settlement requirements for exchange and digital broker operations.
- Monitor company fiat and digital asset inventory, including rebalancing costs, settlement exposures and counterparty balances.
- Manage banking relationships and support relationships with payment providers, custodians and trading counterparties.
- Ensure transactions remain within approved limits and delegated authorities.
4 Budgeting and business performance
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
- Track performance against budgets and explain material variances.
- Analyse trading fees, spreads, trading volumes, customer acquisition costs and product profitability.
- Assess the financial viability of new products, partnerships, pricing structures and marketing initiatives.
- Prepare financial analysis and recommendations for management and the Board.
5 Audit tax and regulatory support
- Coordinate external audits and prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
- Manage tax computations, submissions and other statutory obligations with appointed advisers.
- Prepare financial information required for regulatory submissions, reviews and enquiries, working with Compliance.
- Monitor applicable financial resource requirements and escalate potential shortfalls.
- Address audit findings and implement improvements to financial processes and controls.
6 Finance leadership and process improvement
- Lead and develop the finance team and manage external accounting support where applicable.
- Maintain finance policies, procedures, approval limits and documentation standards.
- Improve accounting systems, reconciliation processes and management reporting.
- Automate routine work while maintaining effective review and approval controls.
- Provide clear, practical financial guidance to business teams.
Qualifications and experience
- Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
- Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, MICPA or equivalent preferred.
- At least five years of relevant experience, including experience managing financial reporting and accounting operations.
- Experience in financial services, fintech, payments, stockbroking or digital assets is strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of applicable accounting standards, Malaysian tax requirements and statutory reporting.
- Experience managing audits, treasury operations and high-volume reconciliations.
- Strong Excel skills and proficiency with accounting systems. Experience using Xero is a major advantage. Experience with data analysis or finance automation is also beneficial.
- Familiarity with digital asset trading, custody and settlement is an advantage.
Pay: RM4,000.00 - RM5,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for promotion
- Professional development
Work Location: In person