Finance & Accounting Manager

Key Responsibilities 1. Financial Accounting & Reporting Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger and journal entries. Ensure accurate and timely recording of all company transactions. Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts and financial reports. Monitor revenue, expenses, margins, receivables and payables. Prepare financial analysis and management reports to support business decisions. Maintain proper documentation and accounting records. 2. Merchant Settlement & Reconciliation Oversee daily reconciliation of merchant transactions, collections, payouts and settlements. Reconcile transaction records against bank statements and internal transaction records. Monitor merchant balances, settlement amounts, refunds, chargebacks and other transaction adjustments. Investigate and resolve discrepancies, unmatched transactions and settlement variances. Ensure merchant funds and company funds are properly tracked and accounted for. Establish and maintain effective reconciliation procedures and controls. 3. Cash Flow & Treasury Management Monitor daily cash positions and liquidity requirements. Manage cash flow forecasts and ensure sufficient funds are available for operational and merchant settlement requirements. Monitor incoming merchant funds and outgoing payout/settlement obligations. Coordinate with banks and financial institutions on account-related matters. Monitor bank balances and movements across company and settlement accounts. Identify potential cash flow risks and escalate issues promptly. 4. Financial Controls & Risk Management Develop and maintain strong financial controls and approval procedures. Monitor payment, settlement and fund movement processes for unusual transactions or discrepancies. Ensure proper segregation of duties between finance, operations and payment execution functions. Review payment and settlement reports before financial approval where required. Maintain appropriate supporting documentation for financial transactions. Identify control weaknesses and recommend improvements. 5. Audit, Tax & Compliance Support Coordinate with external auditors, tax agents, company secretaries and other professional advisers. Prepare schedules and supporting documents required for audits and statutory reporting. Assist with corporate tax, SST and other applicable statutory requirements. Ensure accounting practices and financial records comply with applicable Malaysian accounting and statutory requirements. Maintain proper records for audit and regulatory review purposes. 6. Finance Operations & Process Improvement Develop and improve finance and accounting SOPs. Implement efficient processes for transaction reconciliation, settlement and reporting. Work closely with the Operations and Technology teams to improve financial data accuracy and automation. Review finance workflows and identify opportunities to reduce manual processes. Assist in implementing accounting systems, payment reports and financial dashboards. 7. Team Management Manage and supervise the finance and accounting team. Allocate responsibilities and establish appropriate review and approval procedures. Review the team's work for accuracy and completeness. Train and develop finance personnel. Ensure finance tasks and reporting deadlines are consistently met.