Finance Manager

A leading retail and IT organisation in Bangsar is seeking a Finance Manager to join their collaborative team. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial direction of a dynamic, forward-thinking business with a strong presence in both the retail and technology sectors. As Finance Manager, you will be at the heart of financial operations, ensuring robust reporting, compliance, and strategic insight that supports growth and innovation. The company offers a supportive environment where your expertise will be valued, and your professional development encouraged. With exposure to listed company requirements, Bursa Malaysia reporting, and involvement in special projects such as mergers, acquisitions, and ERP implementations, this position promises variety and challenge. If you are looking for a role that combines technical excellence with people management and strategic influence, this could be your next career move.

• Be part of a respected retail and IT organisation based in Bangsar, offering exposure to both local and international financial practices within a supportive team environment.
• Take ownership of end-to-end financial management including reporting, consolidation, budgeting, treasury functions, tax compliance, audit coordination, corporate finance activities, and risk governance.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth through involvement in high-impact projects such as mergers and acquisitions, ERP implementation, finance transformation initiatives, and direct collaboration with senior stakeholders.

What you'll do:

As Finance Manager within this established retail and IT organisation in Bangsar, you will take on a broad remit covering all aspects of financial stewardship. Your day-to-day responsibilities will see you managing the full spectrum of financial reporting cycles from month-end close through to annual statement preparation. You will ensure strict adherence to MFRS standards while delivering clear insights through variance analysis. In addition to core accounting duties, you will play an integral role in Bursa Malaysia reporting—preparing key disclosures for quarterly announcements as well as supporting sustainability initiatives. Budgeting and forecasting will form a significant part of your remit; you will coordinate annual exercises while keeping a close eye on cash flow projections. Treasury management is another critical area where your skills will shine as you optimise working capital positions across the group. Tax compliance remains paramount; you will oversee all statutory submissions while staying abreast of regulatory changes. Audit season will see you coordinating between internal teams and external auditors to ensure smooth processes. Beyond these core areas lies the opportunity to contribute to special projects such as M&A due diligence or ERP rollouts—giving you exposure to strategic decision-making at Board level. Finally, your ability to nurture talent within the finance team will help drive ongoing improvements across all processes.

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes to ensure timely and accurate preparation of management accounts and consolidated financial statements.
• Prepare comprehensive quarterly financial reports and annual statements in line with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS), maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and integrity.
• Assist with all aspects of Bursa Malaysia reporting including quarterly announcements, annual reports, corporate governance disclosures, and sustainability-related financial information.
• Coordinate annual budget exercises while preparing periodic forecasts and cash flow projections to support effective business planning.
• Monitor business performance against budgets or forecasts by conducting detailed variance analysis and providing insightful recommendations to management.
• Manage treasury functions by monitoring cash flow positions, optimising working capital, managing banking arrangements, foreign exchange exposures, interest rate risks, and supporting dividend payment execution.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements by overseeing timely submission of tax returns and filings related to corporate income tax, SST, withholding tax, and other relevant matters.
• Lead the coordination of annual statutory audits by liaising closely with external auditors and internal teams to address findings promptly and implement corrective actions.
• Support corporate finance activities including mergers and acquisitions due diligence exercises, investment evaluations, fundraising activities, ERP implementation projects, finance transformation initiatives, and preparation of Board presentations.
• Supervise accountants and finance executives by reviewing work quality standards while coaching team members for continuous improvement in processes and systems.

What you bring:

To excel as Finance Manager in this organisation’s Bangsar office requires not only technical proficiency but also strong interpersonal abilities. Your professional qualifications underpin your credibility when dealing with complex consolidation tasks or listed company obligations. Years spent navigating diverse finance environments have equipped you with deep knowledge across reporting cycles—from management accounts through statutory audits—while your analytical mindset ensures every variance is understood before recommendations are made. Experience handling treasury operations means you can confidently manage liquidity positions even amid market fluctuations. Your understanding of tax regulations allows seamless compliance regardless of changing legislation. Importantly though it’s your ability to foster collaboration within your team that sets you apart: nurturing junior colleagues’ development whilst driving continuous improvement across all processes ensures lasting impact beyond immediate deliverables.

• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA Australia or membership with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) or equivalent is required for this role.
• You bring 8-12 years’ experience in finance or accounting roles with at least 1-3 years spent supervising or managing teams within similar environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in group consolidation processes alongside hands-on experience with listed company reporting requirements including Bursa Malaysia submissions is essential.
• Your background includes preparing management accounts as well as consolidated financial statements under Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS).
• You have proven capability in budgeting exercises—coordinating annual plans while preparing periodic forecasts—and possess strong analytical skills for variance analysis.
• Experience managing treasury functions such as cash flow monitoring; banking relationships; working capital optimisation; foreign exchange; interest rate exposures; dividend planning is highly desirable.
• Comprehensive understanding of tax compliance including corporate income tax; SST; withholding tax; statutory filings; plus familiarity with evolving accounting standards/regulations is expected.
• You have successfully coordinated statutory audits—liaising effectively with both internal stakeholders (finance teams) & external parties (auditors/consultants).
• Exposure to corporate finance activities such as M&A support; due diligence; investment evaluation; fundraising; ERP implementation or finance transformation projects adds significant value.
• Your interpersonal skills enable you to supervise accountants/finance executives effectively—reviewing work quality while coaching team members towards continuous process improvement.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its unique blend of retail heritage combined with cutting-edge IT solutions—a rare combination that provides employees exposure to both traditional commerce models as well as digital transformation initiatives. Based in vibrant Bangsar—a hub known for its accessibility—the company fosters an inclusive culture where teamwork is celebrated over hierarchy. Employees benefit from regular training opportunities designed to keep skills current amidst evolving industry trends while supportive leadership ensures everyone feels valued regardless of tenure or background. The business places great emphasis on ethical governance which translates into transparent communication channels between departments—from operational heads right up to Board level—ensuring every voice is heard when shaping future strategy. For those seeking meaningful work within a stable yet progressive environment this employer offers genuine scope for personal growth alongside professional achievement.

What's next:

If you are ready to make an impact at the heart of a thriving retail and IT business in Bangsar—this is your chance!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—we look forward to connecting with talented professionals like you who are passionate about making a difference.