Finance Manager

Position Responsibilities

We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance Manager based in Malaysia to lead our financial closing process and group consolidation functions. This role is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of both company-level (individual entity) and group-level financial reports. You will bridge the gap between complex accounting data and execute decision-making, ensuring absolute accuracy and robust governance.

1. Financial Reporting (Group & Company Level)

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual company-level financial reports for individual operating entities.
• Perform the group-level financial consolidation for multiple entities, ensuring seamless intercompany eliminations and balance matching.
• Deliver comprehensive financial reporting packages in strict compliance with MFRS / IFRS.
• Coordinate external audit processes at both the entity and consolidated group levels to ensure smooth year-end closures.
• Act as the primary finance liaison for external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities on matters relating to consolidated financial reporting.
• Coordinate with regional and local finance teams to standardize reporting processes and improve reporting efficiency.

2. Operations Oversight & Governance

• Review and sign off on general ledger reconciliations and closing schedules for individual business units.
• Drive the accuracy of trial balances across all entities by overseeing standard journal adjustments and provisions.
• Maintain robust internal controls to mitigate financial risks and ensure data integrity.
• Drive process automation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.

3. Executive committee & Board Reporting

• Prepare monthly and quarterly consolidated management reporting packs for Executive Committee (EXCO), Board of Directors, and senior management.
• Develop high-quality financial presentations, dashboards, and executive summaries that translate financial results into meaningful business insights and strategic recommendations.
• Support the CFO and senior leadership team in preparing materials for Board meetings, Audit Committee meetings, investor discussions, and strategic planning sessions.
• Provide detailed analysis and commentary on actual performance versus budget, forecast, and prior year results for management decision-making.
• Drive continuous enhancement of management reporting and Board reporting frameworks to improve transparency and effectiveness.

4. Team Leadership

• Mentor and upskill a local team of finance and accounting specialists.
• Conduct performance reviews to foster professional growth and operational efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related fields.
• Professional qualification status is highly preferred: MIA Membership (Malaysian Institute of Accountants), ACCA, CPA Australia, MICPA, or CIMA.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting, general ledger, or corporate financial reporting.
• Proven hands-on experience handling both group-level consolidation and company-level reporting workflows.
• Strong ability to synthesize complex financial information into concise and impactful presentations for executive-level audiences.
• 2+ years in a supervisory capacity managing local finance personnel.
• Advanced proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems with group consolidation modules (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Elite Excel skills, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and complex financial modeling for group consolidation layouts.
• Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia (written and spoken) is required to communicate effectively across diverse local and regional entity teams.
• Preferable: Experience with data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) or database query languages (e.g., SQL, Alteryx) for managing large data extractions and building dashboards.
• Strong analytical mindset with flawless attention to detail.
• Excellent leadership qualities with the ability to manage cross-entity data requests effectively.

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