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This job is a Senior Project Finance Controller in Malaysia. You might like this job because you’ll collaborate with teams to manage client finances, improve processes, and ensure compliance, all while supporting your colleagues’ financial success.

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Kuala Lumpur

Job Description

Your Impact

You will be an essential member of our Southeast Asia Client Finance team, based in our Malaysia office, working closely with finance managers, client service leaders, and colleagues across both finance and other administrative functions.
You will be a member of the 7+ analyst, senior analyst, and specialists, reporting to a Southeast Asia Manager of Finance. 
In this role, you will work alongside client service teams and industry leadership to manage the economics of our client engagements throughout the full engagement lifecycle—from budgeting and financial set-up to monthly monitoring of revenue and expenses, to billing and accounts receivable. You will also provide variance analysis, forecasting, and make recommendations to drive financial performance. In addition, your responsibilities will include ensuring compliance with firm finance policies and local tax requirements, reviewing contract commercial terms and guiding client service teams through the exception approval process when needed, collaborating with client procurement and finance teams on deliverable acceptance, resolving issues, and providing impact calculations or reconciliations to enable billing and supporting local Finance teams and the Corporate Tax team with engagement lifecycle (ELC) aspects of internal, statutory, tax, and audit requirements.
As part of the broader team, you will help to identify areas of opportunities and work closely with leadership to lead/assist with the design and implementation of new financial processes and systems, and streamline existing procedures as needed.
Your role plays a key role in ensuring compliance with firm finance policies. You will be positioned to act as a resource for team members, providing training, coaching and support. Additionally, you will provide ad-hoc analyses and regional/global special project support as needed.


Job Requirements

Your qualifications and skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; a professional accounting certification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CA or equivalent) is a strong advantage
  • 5+ years’ experience in finance and/or accounting
  • Independent project management skills: ability to prioritize and manage multiple/ambiguous tasks simultaneously with minimal oversight
  • Ability to manage projects independently; skilled at prioritizing and handling multiple or ambiguous tasks with minimal supervision
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with team members and stakeholders
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); SAP knowledge is an advantage
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Prior experience in a professional services environment preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Bahasa Melayu


Company Benefits

Work-Life Balance

Initiatives promoting well-being, connectivity events, and flexible working models, depending on the role and individual needs.

Paid Time Off

Generous vacation days, paid time off, and additional leave for volunteering and supporting charitable causes.

Financial Benefits

Competitive compensation packages, life and business travel accident insurance, and financial planning support.

Health and Wellness

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, along with mental health support programs


Additional Info

Experience Level

0 - 10 Years of Experience

Job Specialisation


Company Profile

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