Senior Manager, Finance
An esteemed financial institution in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Manager Finance to oversee all aspects of financial accounting, reporting, risk management, and taxation.
This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to shape the finance function, ensuring robust compliance with both local and international standards while nurturing a high-performing team. You will be at the heart of strategic decision-making, collaborating across departments and guiding the Finance Department through complex regulatory landscapes.
- Take on a senior leadership position with full responsibility for financial accounting, reporting, risk management, and taxation within a respected banking environment in Kuala Lumpur.
- Enjoy flexible working opportunities and a collaborative culture that supports your professional development and values your input in shaping finance processes.
- Work closely with knowledgeable colleagues in an inclusive setting that encourages sharing of expertise, continuous learning, and interdepartmental cooperation.
What you'll do:
As Senior Manager Finance, you will play a central role in steering the finance function of a leading banking institution.- Oversee all aspects of financial accounting, financial reporting, risk reporting, and taxation matters within the bank to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Identify, assess, and manage risks related to financial accounting, financial reporting, and BASEL requirements as part of daily operations.
- Implement, monitor, and ensure adherence to internal and external policies and procedures concerning financial accounting and reporting matters including BASEL regulations.
- Lead the Finance Department by managing its organisational structure, headcount planning, and resource allocation to support business objectives.
- Supervise the performance evaluation process for all Finance Department staff members to foster their growth and maintain high standards.
- Direct the accurate booking, mapping, and disclosure of the bank’s balance sheet, income statement, and off-balance sheet items in accordance with best practices.
- Ensure compliance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS), IOP, HOP, as well as other relevant frameworks for all finance activities.
- Oversee timely delivery of financial accounting outputs to both internal stakeholders such as management teams and external parties including regulators.
- Manage corporate taxation deliverables ensuring alignment with statutory requirements for both internal reviews and external submissions.
- Monitor compliance with local regulatory guidelines as well as Head Office requirements for all aspects of financial reporting and risk submission deadlines.
What you bring:
To excel as Senior Manager Finance, you will bring extensive experience from either banking or top-tier audit firms where you have managed large teams through complex regulatory environments.- A bachelor’s degree in finance or business-related fields complemented by a professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, ICAEW or MICPA is required for this role.
- At least 10 years of progressive experience in financial management within banking or Big 4 environments is essential for success.
- Demonstrated experience managing teams of five or more people is necessary to lead the Finance Department effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are vital for clear interaction with stakeholders at all levels.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is expected for efficient handling of reports and presentations.
- Comprehensive understanding of IFRS/MFRS accounting standards along with strong operational finance management experience is required.
- In-depth knowledge of Malaysian accounting standards as well as tax reporting obligations to BNM is highly valued.
- Proven ability to construct and interpret full sets of financial statements independently is important for this position.
- Logical thinking skills are needed to design robust processes while attention to detail ensures accuracy in all deliverables.
- Experience with e-invoicing systems would be advantageous though not mandatory; willingness to be hands-on in a partnership setting is appreciated.
What sets this company apart:
This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member’s voice is heard. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements designed to promote work-life balance while still achieving ambitious business goals.The company places great emphasis on ongoing training opportunities so you can continue developing your technical expertise alongside soft skills such as communication or leadership. With a reputation for dependability within the industry—and a culture built on mutual respect—you’ll find yourself surrounded by colleagues who value teamwork over hierarchy.
What's next:
If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge where your expertise shapes the future of finance operations within a respected institution, this could be your next career move!
Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your journey towards making an impact starts here.
Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.
Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn BhdBusiness Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C