Senior Finance Executive

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on site Until 8/30/2026 First posted July 1, 2026 Last posted July 1, 2026
Job description

If full-set accounting, SST, corporate tax, and reporting to HQ is already part of your day to day, this might be for you.

We're hiring a Finance Manager for a new energy company setting up their Malaysia operation. You'll be the first finance person on the ground, building the function from scratch.

This is for you if:
• Full-set accounting and month-end closing is already what you own independently
• You personally file SST, CP204, corporate income tax, and withholding tax
• You're comfortable reporting directly to a China-based HQ in Mandarin
• You are authorised to work in Malaysia

What you'll own:
• Full-set accounting for the Malaysia entity
• All tax compliance, SST, CIT, CP204, WHT, e-invoicing end to end
• Cash flow management and treasury
• Budgeting and monthly HQ reporting
• Internal controls and SOPs, building from scratch
• Relationships with banks, LHDN, auditors, and company secretary
• Payroll compliance, EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB

What's on offer:
• Pioneer role, you shape how things are built
• Direct visibility with local leadership and China HQ
• Be part of a globally expanding new energy business backed by a Fortune Global 500 group
• Up to MYR 13,000 depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent, on-site at Taman Seputeh, KL (near Mid-Valley)

Non-negotiable:
• Must be authorised to work in Malaysia
• Mandarin at business communication level, required for direct daily reporting to China-based HQ
• Hands-on SST, CIT, CP204, WHT filing
• Full-set accounting ownership
• Degree in Accounting/Finance; ACCA/MIA preferred


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


About this role

Summary

Manage full accounting, tax filing, reporting, and controls for Malaysia energy firm.

Job title

Senior Finance Executive

Experience level

senior level

Industry

energy

Location requirements

On-site in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; work authorized in Malaysia

Salary

Up to MYR 13,000 depending on experience

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

full-set accountingSSTCP204corporate income taxwithholding taxreporting to HQcash flow managementinternal controls

Preferred skills

ACCAMIAtax filingfinance management

Specializations

full-set accountingtax compliancecorporate taxfinancial reportingtreasury
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

On-site City