Manager, Finance

Finance, Banking & Legal

In short

MyTOWN Shopping Centre is seeking a Finance Manager in Kuala Lumpur to lead and oversee full-spectrum finance operations, including GL, AP, credit control, budgeting, and forecasting. The role involves reviewing financial statements, monitoring cash flow, managing credit control, and supporting strategic planning while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee full spectrum of finance operations including GL, AP and Credit Control functions.
Review monthly financial closing, financial statements and variance analysis against budget and prior year.
Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial performance monitoring to support business decision-making.
Monitor cash flow position, funding requirements and ensure sufficient liquidity for operational and capital needs.
Oversee credit control operations including tenant aging, AR days, collection strategies and recovery actions.
Review tenant aging profile and recommend action plans, including escalation to Credit Control Committee (CCC).
Liaise with legal advisors on recovery actions and manage risks relating to delinquent tenants.
Lead external audit, tax compliance and regulatory reporting processes including SST and corporate tax.
Drive operational improvements, system enhancements and process efficiencies across finance functions.
Support management in strategic planning, financial analysis and business performance evaluation.
Develop and coach finance team members to enhance capabilities and performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline with professional qualification (ACCA/CPA/CA/MIA or equivalent).
Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, and credit control, including 2–3 years in a managerial role.
Strong understanding of financial reporting standards and accounting principles.
In-depth knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
Knowledge of cash flow management, banking and funding structures.
Strong understanding of credit control, receivable risk and tenant management.
Familiarity with taxation, SST requirements and regulatory compliance.
Knowledge of audit processes and internal control frameworks.
Familiarity with accounting systems or ERP systems (e.g. Yardi or similar).
Understanding of retail/mall operations and tenant-based business environment.

Desired Qualifications

Strong drive to achieve financial performance and business objectives.
Committed to maintaining high standards of governance and financial integrity.
Passionate about developing team capabilities and improving processes.
Proactive in identifying risks and driving solutions.
Demonstrates resilience and accountability in managing complex financial challenges.
Strong leadership and team management capability.
Strategic thinking and ability to translate financial data into business insights.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to make sound financial decisions under pressure.
Ability to identify risks and implement control improvements.
Strong planning, organisation and execution capability.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Proactive and performance driven to achieve business goals.

Benefits

Support to drive individual career development by establishing clear development plans, supporting growth opportunities, and ensuring continuous capability enhancement of team members.
Contribution to strategic planning, financial decision-making and business performance improvement initiatives.
Financial insights and recommendations to support management and operational decisions.
Cross-functional collaboration with Leasing, Tenant Management, Operations and other departments.
Contribution to risk management strategies, including tenant risk assessment and legal action planning.

Skills

GLAPCredit ControlFinancial StatementsBudgetingForecastingFinancial AnalysisCash Flow ManagementTaxationSSTCorporate TaxERPYardi

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