Monroe Consulting Group, an Executive Recruitment firm, is partnering with an organisation within the Professional Services industry to hire an Assistant Finance Manager. This opportunity is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Position Overview
This role manages financial planning, reporting, and analysis for the organisation and its subsidiaries.
The position acts as a key business partner to support financial governance, performance management, and strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Performance Analysis
- Responsible for timely production of monthly, quarterly & yearly financial reports of the company and its subsidiaries.
- Prepare, monitor & analyse monthly financial performance, budget and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of the company and its subsidiaries.
- To analyse, investigate and report on significant budgetary variances, identifying remedial action if any.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- To assist in preparing the yearly budget and forecasting of the company and its subsidiaries including taking into account relevant activity data, cost pressures and margin to establish budgetary submissions.
- Assists in the preparation of group budget and forecasting.
Business Partnering & Strategic Support
- To act as business partner and work closely with Business units and Senior Manager to prepare business cases and bids for new business and or internal system re-design.
- Support & work with direct report & team member to establish goals and objectives for each year.
- Supports the Head of Finance on special projects or ad-hoc assignments, ie: market competitor's analysis.
Group Reporting & Year-End Activities
- Support in the Group financial year end and annual reports.
- To handle all new reporting requirement of the company and its subsidiaries (including business units).
Process Improvement & Regulatory Compliance
- Assist in new development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
- Assist in new development and implementation of new accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- A solid understanding of accounting principles and well versed in MFRS & IFRS.
M&A, Audit & Governance
- To assist in the M&A exercise, including due diligence, analysis & reporting.
- Assist & support the internal and external audit and ensure follow-up and implementation of matters arising.
Key Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
- More than 3 years of working experience preferably in a Unit Trust Company or within the financial services sector
Technical / Functional Expertise
- Strong experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
- Solid understanding of accounting principles with strong knowledge of MFRS & IFRS
- Working experience with Sunsystem will be an added advantage
Soft Skills & Leadership Competencies
- Self-driven and results-oriented with strong analytical skills
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels in English, both spoken and written
- Ability to work independently and manage long working hours to meet tight deadlines
- Strong business partnering mindset and stakeholder management capability
