Total 8 Manager finance analyst job vacancies in Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur

The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, ensuring the accuracy of financial data, and providing strategic guidance on financial matters. This role involves coordinating with various departments to ensure financial compliance and efficiency, as well as supporting the executive team with financial planning and analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with accounting standards.
• Analyze financial data and present insights to the management team.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial information to stakeholders.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Develop and manage the company’s annual budget and financial forecasts.
• Monitor actual performance against budget, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support departments in preparing their budgets and forecasts.

Accounting Operations:

• Oversee the accounting department, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger.
• Ensure the accuracy of all financial transactions and records.
• Maintain and improve internal controls over financial reporting.

Compliance and Audits:

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS).
• Coordinate external audits and work closely with auditors to ensure successful audit outcomes.
• Manage tax reporting and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Cash Flow Management:

• Monitor cash flow and manage cash reserves to ensure the company’s financial stability.
• Develop strategies for effective cash management and optimize working capital.

Financial Analysis:

• Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making, including profitability analysis, cost analysis, and investment analysis.
• Provide strategic recommendations based on financial analysis and projections.

Strategic Planning:

• Collaborate with senior management in developing long-term financial strategies.
• Provide financial insights to support business growth and expansion initiatives.
• Participate in the development of corporate strategies and plans.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead and mentor the finance and accounting team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure team members are trained on accounting standards and financial procedures.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support career development for team members.

Risk Management:

• Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure that the company has adequate insurance coverage and risk management policies in place.

Systems and Process Improvement:

• Evaluate and implement financial systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Continuously seek ways to improve financial processes and reporting.

Perform any tasks as assigned by manager.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA, CMA, or similar certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in accounting or finance, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Full working rights for Malaysia 
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and financial analysis.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to start immediately would be added advantages

• Good working environment
• Career progression
• Good working culture

The Senior Finance Manager will lead the shared service team overseeing the purchasing process across Southeast Asia, while also establishing systems and policies for the shared service center. This role involves managing the consolidation of financial data and ensuring adherence to accounting standards, as well as supporting audit activities. You'll thrive as a collaborative team player, working seamlessly within the finance department and across various departments and countries, forming strong connections with local liaisons.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure that intercompany transactions are executed with accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with the business to ensure new intercompany charges are allocated correctly to different regions based on agreed-upon rules.
• Prepare and oversee the consolidation of financial statements across all entities, ensuring compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and other pertinent accounting standards.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes by consolidating accounts and preparing essential financial reports.
• Reconcile group-level balances and facilitate prompt resolution of any discrepancies.
• Coordinate with external auditors to meet external audit deadlines.
• Ensure that the accounts payable processes align with accounting policies.
• Maintain the overall integrity of the accounts payable function across the organization.
• Cultivate high performance within the accounts payable team by managing, coaching, and providing constructive feedback, fostering a highly engaged team environment.
• Emphasize process improvement initiatives to enhance system efficiency, operational effectiveness, and process enhancements in the accounts payable area.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of new procedures and features to streamline departmental workflows.
• Monitor and analyze departmental performance to develop more efficient procedures and resource utilization while maintaining a high standard of accuracy.
• Manage the fixed assets register, including monthly data entry, running depreciation reports, and providing monthly and annual expenditure reports by category.
• Conduct quarterly reviews of Property, Plant, and Equipment (PPE) and software impairments, ensuring proper sign-off for any asset impairments.
• Lead a high-performing team, driving excellence through effective management, coaching, and quality feedback.
• Ensure compliance with Isentia's policies and standards, as well as adherence to all local statutory requirements.

Minimum Experience Required

· A solid foundation of at least 10 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or a comparable field, along with a minimum of 3 years in a finance shared services manager capacity.

· Proven track record in financial management and consolidation, ideally in a managerial role.

Core Skills

· Exceptional proficiency in Excel, including advanced formulas for data analysis and the creation of pivot tables.

· Knowledge of enterprise systems such as Microsoft Dynamics and Netsuite.

· Strong grasp of accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP) and tax regulations.

· Experience in ensuring adherence to audits and regulatory mandates.

Managerial Skills

· Excellent interpersonal skills to foster effective collaboration across cross-functional teams.

· A proactive mindset with the ability to recognize opportunities and mitigate risks.

Soft Skills

· Adept problem-solving skills to navigate complex financial challenges.

· Keen attention to detail.

· Proficient in juggling multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.

· Adaptability to thrive in fast-paced environments, including managing organizational changes.

· A steadfast commitment to confidentiality, transparency, and upholding ethical standards.

Preferred Qualifications

· Certifications: CPA, ACCA, or other equivalent professional credentials.

· Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; possession of an MBA or equivalent advanced degree is an added advantage.

• Private Health Insurance
• Work From Home
• Training & Development

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedure.
• Review monthly analysis of Financial Reports against prior year and budget, providing explanations and financial highlights that will enable management to determine progress against budgets.
• Review forecast profit and loss,cash flow positions, related borrowing needs, and available funds for investment and ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational and capital investment requirement.
• Identify, investigate, and analyse potential operational improvement. As appropriate, based on findings make proposal for operational changes (policy, procedures, processes, etc.).
• Ensure smooth process flow, optimize AR days and monitor, collect market intelligence to keep bad debts at minimal/0%.
• Assist management in the formulation of its overall strategic direction.
• Co-ordinate on any finance, management and credit control meetings involving shareholders.
• To review and monitor tenants aging profile, recommend immediate action plan and obtain credit control members endorsement.
• Liaise with legal personnel to ensure action plan communicated to manage and mitigate risk of  tenants owing huge balances.
• Assess, evaluate, mitigate risk & proposed credit limit for management’s approval.
• Review additional analyses and reports as requested by management.
• Review yearly corporate and deferred taxation.
• Manage and co-ordinate yearly external audit process.
• Manage accounts payable process to ensure payment to vendor is made within company’s credit terms.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage corporate finance activities, including capital budgeting, financing strategies, and financial modeling to support the company's growth objectives.
• Oversee tax planning, compliance, and reporting, ensuring adherence to tax laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to structure and negotiate financial transactions and agreements.
• Prepare and analyze financial forecasts, budgets, and variance reports to inform decision-making.
• Monitor and manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity positions of the company.
• Guide the development and execution of financial strategies that align with overall business objectives.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management and the board of directors on corporate finance and tax matters.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to minimize financial and tax-related risks.
• Stay updated on changes in tax legislation and corporate finance trends to ensure the company remains compliant and competitive.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master's degree or relevant professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in corporate finance, tax management, or related fields, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of corporate finance principles, investment valuation, and tax regulations.
• Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of effectively conveying financial concepts to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience in managing cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in financial analysis software and tools.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia; proficiency in other languages is a plus.

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced accountant to help run the finance function of our South-East Asia region which covers Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines and Vietnam.

• Manage end-to-end financial accounting for our entities in South-East Asia which includes performing accounting, managing accrual and deferrals, preparing bank reconciliations and related schedules to the balance sheet.
• Preparation and submission of monthly management accounts (P&L and Balance Sheet) and related schedules as a part of Group reporting. Presentation of results and providing clarifications to the Country/Regional business Leaders, as and when needed.
• Driving forecast discussions with Country leaders. Assist with preparation of Annual budgets, and submission of monthly forecasts.
• Analysis with respect to project profitability and providing variance analysis to the business leaders on monthly basis, for driving further actions.
• Review invoices and expenses processed by our offshore services team, and ensuring accounting is accurate and acceptable. Initiate vendor payments through internet banking.
• Preparation of cash flow statements on weekly basis and driving related strategies from senior management.
• Interact with External Auditors (Annual activity) – provide necessary information, schedules, and explanations to ensure smooth and timely audits.
• Responsible for filing sales tax returns (GST/SST/VAT). Working closely with the tax advisors to finalize tax computations and filing annual tax returns.
• To become our finance systems champion and a finance subject matter expert to our business teams in SEA. Perform any other finance tasks as assigned from time to time by the Senior Manager.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Finance Manager is a trusted business partner to the Country General Manager and has a rich element of interaction with the Event Directors for the provision of financial analytics to aid in sales, marketing, and commercial decisions on the portfolio of events within the geography of its operations.

As part of the ASEAN Finance Leadership charter, the Finance Manager would be empowered to instil accountability, transparency, and innovation through the application of sound Financial Analytics and Business Intelligence tools and to support the business within the jurisdictional compliance framework.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analysis of month end close reporting ensuring accuracy of reported figures.
• Provide reconciliation and commentary where required on reporting gaps identified and business explanations on variances.
• Proactive reporting and systems update on monthly rolling forecast, calling out risks and opportunities.
• Actively engage with business stakeholders and participate in yearly budget roll up.
• Facilitate and assume a pivotal role for Informa Long Range Planning (LRP) and stewardship of finance strategies.
• Working Capital management and cashflow requirement planning and analysis.
• Financial management and Event’s P&L portfolio reporting matrix.
• Provide feedback on month end reporting improvement to the Asia Shared Services Center Hong Kong (ASSC HK).
• Provision of reporting requirements as requested by Group Finance.
• Provision of P&L and Balance Sheet analytics.
• Assume any other tasks as and when required.

Compliance and Reporting

• Liaise with External Auditors to manage yearly statutory audit requirements.
• Liaise with Tax Agent to ensure timely filing and submission of VAT and Corporate Income Tax.
• Liaison with ASSC HK for all month end reporting requirement.
• Escalate compliance on non-conformance or findings in a timely manner.
• Provide support on Internal Audit activities and queries.
• Robust understanding and enforcement of the Country Delegated Authority.
• Adherence to and enforcement of Group Policies (Reporting, Tax, Treasury, Legal).
• Ensure the operations of the business are complying to the local Acts and Laws.

ABOUT US

At Teleport, we're the #1 logistics service provider in ASEAN, and we're all about making logistics simple, human, and quick, shaking up the industry across Southeast Asia. Our mission? To move things across Southeast Asia better than anyone else. We are driven by our values: Move with urgency—because time is crucial; Aim to pioneer—constantly innovating to stay ahead; Do it with intent—delivering with purpose and precision; and Keep it real—maintaining authenticity and transparency in all we do.

Learn more about #Teleport by checking out the link below:

https://www.home.teleport.asia/ 

SALARY RANGE : RM10,000 - RM12,000

A DAY IN A LIFE

As a start-up, you can expect your days to be pretty varied. Multitasking is normal, and sometimes, your skills or natural talents will be leveraged to support other business priorities. That said, the bulk of your working hours should involve:

• Preparation of monthly Group consolidated financial statements
• Responsible and prompt action in submitting Group Consolidated financial reporting, statutory reporting, audit. Strict adherence to financial reporting standards, and relevant regulatory guidelines
• Implementation of consolidation module and enhances existing consolidation and reporting related processes
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting and finance policies and procedures for a wide-ranging set of accounting and financial activities including reporting and other corporate policies
• Identify and proactively drive continuous improvement for finance operations of the group
• Keep abreast of listing rules and regulations and other statutory requirements
• Perform periodic review of key business processes to ensure proper controls and procedures are in place, and to seek opportunities for continuous improvements of the country finance
• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, statutory bodies, bankers, company secretary, and lawyers for audit/tax/banking/legal matters
• All other ad hoc work assigned as required from time to time

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Accounting and Finance and International qualified accountant such as MIA, ACCA, CPA etc
• A Qualified Accountant with proven successful track record from Big 4 highly preferred
• Well verse with MFRS/IFRS and statutory financial statements requirements
• Self-motivated and analytical mindset with stakeholder management skills will be preferred
• Ability to work under pressure & work in a tight timeline given
• Ability to work as a team with a collaborative management style.
• An organized and meticulous person with good eye for details
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Oracle

At Teleport, we’re all about creating a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels valued. We believe that different perspectives make us stronger and help us do logistics better across Southeast Asia. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate what makes each of us unique. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

To be considered for this role you will ideally come with a ACA, ACCA, CPA qualification (potentially an Audit Background).  You will provide a full range of accounting services for the Company.

This includes;
• Preparing and presenting timely, relevant and value-added financial information on specific legal entities and for group, parent, and executive reporting.
• Work with internal and external teams, such as Human Resources, Internal Audit, Compliance and Risk and external auditors etc. to ensure all internal and external deliverables are met.
• Participate in various system improvement initiatives

• Preparation of monthly and annual Financial Statements and to conduct further investigations when required to validate the accounting and the accuracy of the financials prior to monthly, quarterly and yearend sign off.
• Monitor financial risks and commitments and ensure integrity of adjustments.
• Ensure that relevant US GAAP/IFRS accounting standards are reviewed and implemented consistently.
• Work with external auditors to complete annual audits for your respective entities.
• Track major issues to resolution and adapt controls when necessary.
• Provide technical accounting support, understand and monitor local accounting treatments, and advise on any required financial adjustments.
• Review and approval of vendor invoices, employee expenses and payment of same.