Finance Manager

Kuala Lumpur

About us

Lion & Lion is an award-winning, digital agency operating in Asia focusing on delivering impact to their clients businesses with an integrated, data-driven and strategically led approach to digital marketing. With offices in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Jakarta, and Taipei, and more than 120 digital experts, Lion & Lion has a prestigious and growing portfolio of clients.

Responsibilities of the job include:                                                         

• In-charge of full financial reporting - management and group reporting (including month-end closing, preparation of monthly financial & management reports, group consolidation, annual financial statements and etc), business performance review, periodic forecast and budgeting. 
• Perform financial analysis to support management in decision making as well as process improvement recommendations. 
• Responsible for cash flows monitoring and forecasts.       
• Responsible for accurate and timely tax compliance and reporting requirements (including timely filing of tax returns and tax payments).   
• Monitor day-to-day financial operations including providing support to Country Director, local team and management team.   
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, tax agent and external lawyers.         
•  Undertake financial management initiatives, strategic analysis and assisting with strategic planning
• Support any other ad-hoc assignments as required                    

 Education And Experience Requirements:                                                             

• Three to five years of experience in a similar position; experience with operations preferred.    
•  Minimum 2nd class and upper for degree in accounting.    
• With professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, ICAEW or CA will be preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.           
• IT savvy - advance proficiency in Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel & Words with the ability to work with Lookups, Pivot Tables and graphs.          
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with good understanding of accounting standards and tax rulings.    
• Self-motivated, team player, dynamic with mature personality and able to work under minimum supervision.                                                           
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and able to cope with changes.