Country Finance Manager (Big 4 Audit + Commercial Experience Must)

Location Malaysia
Discipline: Accounting & Finance
Contact name: Karthik Balakrishnan

Contact email: karthikb@caliber8.sg
Job ref: 2211

Country Finance Manager (Big 4 Audit + Commercial Experience Must)

Our client is a leading fintech brand spanning across 7 countries in Asia and Malaysia being a key growth market. This role will manage a team of 3 and oversee the entire finance operations for Malaysia as a market.

This role will report into the Group CFO and work closely with the Managing Director based in KL.

Overview

We are looking for a hands-on, highly analytical and proactive Country Finance Manager who is enthusiastic about making a difference in an ever-growing organization and always hungry for growth.

Duties:

  • Responsible for the day-to-day activities of financial and accounting related functions, demonstrate the highest standards of professional conduct at all times.
  • Timely and accurate monthly/quarterly/annual financial and management reporting, in compliance with the applicable governing standards and regulations, and group reporting requirements.
  • Manage and optimize the company’s cash flow and working capital.
  • Manage tax related matters and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Coordinate and liaise with the internal and external auditors, company secretary, tax consultants, bankers, lawyers, and other governing authorities pertaining to statutory requirements.
  • Actively review, formulate and enforce continuous improvement on financial and operations internal controls, policies, and procedures.
  • Prepare financial analysis reports, financial statements, forecasts, and other reporting matters as required.
  • Continuously analyzing the cost drivers, tracking of KPIs to ensure that business targets are met and keep line management informed of the KPIs progress and offer actionable insights.
  • Leveraging strengths of the finance and accounting team members, providing clarity on the roles and responsibilities; developing and implementing training to maximize and help them reach optimal individual and organizational goals
  • Providing leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; creating and promoting a positive and supportive work environment
  • Other ad hoc assignment as assigned by the CFO and Country Managing Director

Requirements:

  • A recognized Accounting/Finance Degree or relevant professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA etc.
  • At least 3-4 years of external audit experience with Big 4 Audit Firm or mid-tier audit firm.
  • At least 2 years of Finance managerial experience, managing a team.
  • Have direct experience in making financial statements
  • Analytical thinker with strong investigative and problem-solving skills
  • Detail-oriented, fast-learner and committed to meet deadlines
  • Good interpersonal skills, with ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both within and across business units.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to and collaborate with business leaders.