SENIOR MANAGER / FINANCE DIRECTOR, Finance & Administration, Asia (Based in Kuala Lumpur)

At Optimal Consulting Group Pte Ltd (OCG), we believe organisations flourish when people are understood, developed, and empowered to lead at their best. Headquartered in Singapore with offices across Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Tokyo, OCG partners organisations throughout Asia to predict potential, develop leaders, and build sustainable performance.

Our work sits at the intersection of science, insight, and human potential. Through our three business units—Assessments, Academy, and Client Services, we serve Global Fortune 100 companies and leading regional organisations, delivering world-class solutions powered by trusted global partners including Hogan Assessment Systems (USA), Mosaic Tasks (UK), and Self-Management Group (Canada).

As we continue to grow across Asia, our Malaysia office is seeking a seasoned finance leader to join us as:

Senior Manager / Finance Director, Finance & Administration, Asia

Role Overview

This is a regional leadership role responsible for overseeing finance, accounting, taxation, and administration (IT, HR & Legal) across multiple Asian markets, including Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, and Japan. The role requires strong technical depth, regional exposure, and the ability to operate with agility in a fast-paced, professional services environment.

Reporting Relationship

The Senior Manager / Finance Director, Asia reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer, Asia, based in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities

Regional Finance & Accounting

• Manage full sets of accounts for assigned countries and oversee Group consolidation
• Prepare, review, and analyse monthly financial and management reports
• Oversee credit control, invoicing, billing, and cash management
• Manage banking, funding, and cash flow forecasting
• Ensure compliance with local statutory and tax requirements across jurisdictions
• Handle intercompany transactions and cross-border taxation
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, banks, and government authorities

Partner & Vendor Management

• Manage partners payables, including monthly payments to partners in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia
• Oversee outsourced accounting services, particularly in China and Japan

Corporate & Statutory Matters

• Manage statutory company affairs including incorporations, licenses, renewals, and regulatory filings
• Review business and commercial contracts
• Draft and review employment contracts

Finance Administration & Payroll

• Oversee payroll, claims, statutory contributions, insurance, and employee-related payments
• Develop, implement, and periodically review finance, payroll, and administrative policies and procedures
• Support operational efficiency with lean resources, including two direct reports and outsourced partners

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with ACCA or CPA qualification
• Minimum 15 years of relevant finance experience
• Prior experience in a professional services or consulting environment is highly preferred
• Strong hands-on experience managing multi-country accounting (Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, Japan)
• Proven experience in group consolidation and intercompany taxation
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and growth-oriented environment
• High level of efficiency, effectiveness, and attention to detail
• Strong multi-tasking and prioritisation skills
• Comfortable working with lean teams and cross-functional stakeholders
• Agile, versatile, adaptable, and solutions-oriented leadership style

Remuneration

Base Salary: RM15,000 – RM20,000 per month (commensurate with experience)

Application Details

Please email your CV with your expected base salary to:

Ho Wan Leng

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