Monroe Consulting Group, an Executive Recruitment firm, is partnering with a multinational organisation in the Industrial sector to hire a Senior Finance Executive. This opportunity is based in Malaysia.
Position Overview
This role supports the finance function through the management of full-spectrum accounting, financial reporting, and compliance activities for the Malaysia operations. They also contribute to accurate and timely financial reporting while driving continuous process improvements in alignment with group standards and reporting timelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage full sets of accounts, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end closing
- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for submission to the holding company in accordance with group timelines
- Handle inter company transactions, including reconciliations and confirmations with related entities
- Prepare financial statements, management reports, and variance analysis
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring accurate and timely processing, including e-invoicing
- Liaise with auditors, tax agents, and external service providers as required
- Maintain proper documentation and audit support for all financial transactions
- Drive and support process improvements within the finance function
- Participate in ad hoc financial analysis and finance-related projects as assigned
Key Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting
- Prior exposure to manufacturing, audit, or shared services environments is preferred
Technical / Functional Expertise
- Strong knowledge of full-set accounting and financial reporting
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX, formulas, and data analysis
- Experience managing inter company transactions and group reporting is highly advantageous
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
- Experience preparing financial statements, management reports, and variance analysis
- Experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and e-invoicing
- Knowledge of month-end closing processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and journal entries
- Experience supporting audit documentation and financial reporting compliance
Soft Skills & Leadership Competencies
- Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail
- Meticulous, responsible, and well organised
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work effectively across cultures and with regional stakeholders
- Proactive and committed to continuous improvement
- Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and handle multiple priorities
