Finance Manager

Posted:
10/31/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ⋅ Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Finance & Banking


Job Description

Duties and responsibilities

Financial Controlling Function

  • Perform and assist the end-to-end execution of the day-to-day financial operations of the Company for AR, AP, intercompany, cash and bank, cash flow and other financial related transactions
  • Ensure smooth day-to-day operations and month end close process with proper SOPs in place
  • Analytical review of Financial Report and oversee the preparation of Balance Sheet Schedules and Reconciliations
  • Ensure that accounting records are well prepared and maintained in accordance with the Capiral A’s accounting policies and GAAP
  • Analyze financial reconciliation data, identify gaps and recommend areas for improvement
  • Liaise with intra-group Finance Personnel in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Philippines for Finance operation issues
  • Liaising and working closely with external/internal auditors, shared service function and other stakeholders
  • Overseeing foreign outsource tax and accounting book (Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and Philippines)
  • Prepare the consolidated financial statements for BIGLIFE Group
  • Provide analysis on the financial performance to Capital A Group Finance

Cash Management

  • Assist in cash flow planning and management for the vertical
  • Liaising and working closely between commercial team, finance team and other stakeholders to manage cash flow according to business pace and forecast
  • Assist and support in strengthening and improving AR and AP internal control and processes
  • Supports monthly AR review and Procure to Pay process
  • All other banking matters including liaise with banker for customer refund processes and cash managements
  • Vendors and customers management including customer services and payments

Others & Ad-Hoc

  • Implement and coordinate ad-hoc finance business initiatives. E.g.: driving digitalization to increase efficiency and accuracy of the finance process and reports
  • Improve efficiency and effectiveness of Finance Operation through process improvements and standardization
  • All other ad hoc work assigned as required from time to time

Qualifications

  • Degree in Accountancy / Finance / Math. Professional Accounting Qualification is a plus.
  • Possesses a minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting firm or financial services industry. Experience in finance of a loyalty program industry is a plus.
  • Agile and ability to thrive in a demanding, change oriented, fast-paced environment requiring a high degree of deadline driven productivity and manage well through ambiguity and complexity
  • Numbers-savvy, proactive and possessing a positive attitude.
  • Must be meticulous and have an eye for detail in all aspects of work.
  • Must be a team player and able to work independently.
  • Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for tasks and people.
  • Innovative and retain fresh thinking with a passion for solving problems and an ability to inspire others
  • High level of creativity and experience doing independent research.
  • Strong project management skills to execute special projects and strategic initiatives
  • Work with speed and manage time effectively and meet tight deadlines.
  • Must have good command of English.
  • Possess strong computer skills in Excel/Google Sheet and PowerPoint/Google Slides. Experience in Google Looker Studio is a plus.
  • Good communication skills at all levels within an organisation and can demonstrate excellent report writing skills.