Finance Manager

About PAYOK

PAYOK is an international payment gateway operating across 7 global markets. We specialize in cross-border payment solutions for merchants in high-risk verticals (iGaming, Forex, Crypto Trading, Social Entertainment).

Role Summary

We are looking for a hands-on Finance Manager to lead the finance and accounting function for our Malaysia operations. The role will be responsible for day-to-day accounting, month-end closing, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cash-flow management, tax and statutory compliance, payroll coordination, internal controls, and financial business partnering.

The successful candidate should be comfortable doing the work as well as managing the finance function , with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Manage the full accounting cycle, including AP, AR, GL, bank reconciliation and month-end closing.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Review P&L, balance sheet and cash-flow statements.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closing.
• Prepare financial analysis and variance explanations for management.
• Coordinate annual audit and work with external auditors.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Prepare annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Monitor actual performance against budget.
• Analyze revenue, gross margin, operating expenses and profitability.
• Provide management with recommendations on cost control and business performance.

Cash Flow & Working Capital

• Manage daily cash-flow requirements and cash forecasting.
• Monitor accounts receivable and collection performance.
• Manage accounts payable and payment schedules.
• Identify opportunities to improve working capital and cash conversion.

Tax & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Malaysian accounting and tax requirements.
• Coordinate corporate tax, SST and other applicable tax matters.
• Work with external tax advisers and accountants where required.
• Ensure timely submission of statutory filings and payments.

Internal Controls

• Maintain appropriate financial controls and approval processes.
• Review expenses, payments and financial transactions.
• Identify financial risks and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with company finance policies.

Payroll & HR Finance

• Coordinate monthly payroll accounting and statutory payments with HR/payroll.
• Review payroll-related accounting and reconciliations.
• Monitor employee expenses, claims and benefits.

Business Partnering

• Work closely with the Country Manager and other department heads.
• Provide financial insights to support business decisions.
• Review profitability by product/channel/business unit where applicable.
• Support pricing, cost-saving initiatives and new business cases.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis when required.

Team Management

• Manage and develop the local finance team.
• Review and improve finance processes and workflows.
• Ensure clear segregation of duties and accountability.
• Drive automation and process improvements where possible.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or related field.
• ACCA/CPA/CIMA/MIA qualification is preferred.
• 4-5 years of relevant finance/accounting experience , preferably with experience as a Finance Manager.
• Experience in a medium-sized company or fast-growing business preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian accounting, tax and statutory requirements.
• Strong experience with month-end closing, management reporting, budgeting and cash-flow management.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/accounting systems.
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good English communication skills; Mandarin is an advantage.
• Able to work independently with limited supervision.