Senior Manager, Finance and Accounting

Overview

My client, a reputable education institution in Malaysia, is seeking a Senior Manager, Finance and Accounting who thrives in high-pressure environments, can handle a large volume of emails and tasks independently and has the ability to adapt to new processes without constant supervision. The incumbent will report to the CFO and will have five team members to manage. Working hours are Monday - Friday 9 am - 6 pm and office location is Petaling Jaya.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume daily operations : Handle 100+ emails per day, addressing finance-related queries, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring smooth communication between departments
• Oversee bank reconciliation, fee collection, and vendor payments across all entities
• Steer monthly financial close processes, including cash flow management and reporting
• Adapt to changing SOPs and contribute to the development of updated processes as required
• Lead and manage the finance team while providing guidance on unstructured tasks that may not be in the job description but are critical to operations
• Handle ad-hoc assignments, respond to urgent tasks under pressure, and step in when required to clear bottlenecks or backlogs
• Liaise with various departments, including operations, to streamline cross-functional tasks
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and financial policies

Requirements

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