Finance Manager Finance Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Responsibilities:

• Lead all core day-to-day accounting operations across the Group, including billing, AR, AP, GL, cost accounting, and revenue recognition.
• Take a leadership role in the month-end and year-end close process, including preparing financial statements and internal management presentations.
• Ensure the timely delivery and accuracy of reports across the Group, adhering to Hong Kong and international Accounting Standards, with a focus on improving the quality of reports and analysis.
• Coordinate the preparation of statutory accounts for all group entities per the relevant accounting principles and the legislation in which they operate.
• Manage the annual audit and tax engagements, including tracking and communicating internal deadlines and responding to requests.
• Manage relationships with financial institutions and key partners.
• Contribute to the analysis of financial results, including trends, performance metrics, and benchmarks.
• Oversee the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
• Assist in bespoke project tracking, coordination, and maintenance.
• Review, monitor, and manage budgets.
• Oversee and manage a team of professionals.
• Perform additional ad-hoc accounting functions as required by the business.

• A degree in Accounting / Finance / Economics / Business or related field
• Active membership in professional certification body (i.e., HKICPA / CIMA / ACCA)
• 5+ years post-qualified experience in finance functions, preferably with experience within a dynamic high-growth company under high-pressure conditions.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Hong Kong / Malaysia Accounting Standards, financial reporting, tax regulations, and industry legislation.
• Mastery in MS Office (especially Excel formulas / Power Query), accounting software, and databases.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to unravel complex accounting queries.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work comfortably in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate financial records for external stakeholders.
• Experience with Fiduciary Accounting or Fund Accounting is a plus.