Accounting / Finance Manager

Overview

The organization is seeking an Accounting / Finance Manager to join the team in Fully remote, Malaysia, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur (MY-14), Malaysia (MY).

This role involves leading a team of 5–6 members and managing accounting/finance activities for assigned customer accounts/contracts or specific countries which are not on SAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 5–6 team members.
• Lead or guide others on cross-functional projects outside of the core department.
• Develop project plans and schedules, including requirements, tasks, work assignments, resources, milestones, review points, and project status reporting.
• Prepare dashboards and management reporting.
• Assist auditors by providing required supporting documents.
• Analyze and prepare financial reports for leadership, identifying issues and trends.
• Develop financial models, design reports, and gather information from systems.

Contract Accounting (General Duties & Tasks)

• Handle all accounting and financial aspects of assigned customer accounts/contracts or specific countries not on SAP.
• Provide guidance on revenue recognition for new deals/contracts.
• Support project setup and customer invoicing.
• Manage monthly accounting close activities, including:
  • Preparing and posting journal entries (mainly revenue & costs)
  • Reviewing and analyzing financial statements and ledger activities
  • Performing variance analysis
• Coordinate with operations and finance teams to understand the business and discuss/finalize monthly billing amounts.
• Drive process improvements, simplification, and other ad-hoc projects.
• Provide balance sheet fluctuation commentary.
• Maintain compliance with corporate accounting policy and ensure consistent process across the region and globally.
• Support internal and external auditor processes for statutory audits and/or quarterly reporting.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement and simplification initiatives.
• Work with business partners to rectify exceptions and close gaps identified.
• Provide guidance and coaching to junior team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting or professional qualification.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience, preferably in an accounting firm and/or MNC.
• Excellent communication skills and proficient in English.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Oracle & SAP user knowledge is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of relevant accounting practices and principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Advanced oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to train and mentor others.
• Results-oriented, flexible, enthusiastic, self-motivated, and a team player.
• Ability to lead and work independently while communicating effectively with all levels of management and staff.
• Advanced business partnering skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified in the provided job description.