Financial Control and Operations, Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Malaysia.

📋 Description

• Take responsibility for the complete month-end closing process for all entities, ensuring that the cycle is finalized within 10 working days each month.

• Evaluate and authorize journal entries, reconciliations, and adjustments prior to submission, establishing a personal quality assurance process to guarantee zero material errors.

• Manage the general ledger for multiple entities in Xero, ensuring precision, consistency, and appropriate allocation.

• Supervise intercompany accounting, ensuring that intercompany balances are reconciled across entities each period.

• Oversee accounts payable, including vendor invoice processing, payment runs, and supplier reconciliations.

• Manage accounts receivable, ensuring accurate recording of AR, monitoring aged debtors, and timely follow-up on collections.

• Administer bank reconciliations for all entity bank accounts on a monthly basis.

• Ensure that cash disbursements are properly authorized and recorded.

• Manage tax filing responsibilities for relevant entities, encompassing GST/VAT, corporate tax, and withholding tax as applicable.

• Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts and coordinate with external auditors during annual audits.

• Ensure adherence to local accounting standards and regulatory requirements across all jurisdictions.

• Design, implement, and maintain financial controls to protect company assets and ensure data integrity.

• Proactively identify and highlight control gaps or process risks, recommending and executing improvements.

• Support Finance Transformation efforts with process documentation, SOP development, and system enhancements.

• Directly manage and mentor three Finance Accountants responsible for UK, MY, PH, ANZ, UAE, SG, and US entities.

• Establish clear task assignments, priorities, and expectations among the team, especially during closing periods.

• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the FC&O team.

• Act as the primary point of contact and source of guidance for the team, addressing queries directly and escalating to the VP Finance only when absolutely necessary.

• Assist in onboarding new team members as the organization expands.

• Deliver clean, accurate financial data to the FP&A team to facilitate monthly reporting and forecasting.

• Coordinate the transition of processes to Revenue Management and Finance Transformation as the organizational structure evolves.

• Engage with external auditors, tax agents, and regulatory bodies as needed.

• Support due diligence and financial integration efforts related to acquisitions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline; professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) is preferred.

• 7-10 years of progressive experience in finance operations or accounting, including at least 2-3 years in a team management capacity.

• Demonstrated experience managing multi-entity accounting across various jurisdictions.

• Practical experience with Xero, including multi-currency, multi-entity configurations, and reconciliation workflows.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles (IFRS/MFRS), financial controls, and compliance requirements.

• Proven track record in owning and enhancing month-end close processes with a focus on precision and timeliness.

• Experience collaborating with external auditors and managing statutory reporting obligations.

• Preferred: Experience in a SaaS, technology, or high-growth company environment.

• Exposure to post-acquisition financial integration.

• Familiarity with payroll accounting in Southeast Asian and ANZ jurisdictions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote working options.

• Opportunities for professional development.