Finance Manager

About us

Straits Investment Bank is a boutique investment bank serving Asia's leading high net worth individuals, private clients, and corporates. KC Services is the in-house marketing and communications partner supporting the bank and its affiliated businesses. We specialise in branding, corporate communications, digital experiences, client engagement, and premium events, helping businesses build strong brands and meaningful customer experiences across Asia.

About the role

This role encompasses financial operations, management accounting, audit coordination, corporate secretarial support, and oversee HR administration for KC Services Sdn Bhd. You will manage daily accounting activities, prepare financial reports, coordinate with external auditors and tax agents, support statutory compliance, and supervise one HR support staff.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations

·       Manage daily accounting activities, including payables, receivables, cash flow monitoring, and reconciliations.

·       Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.

·       Prepare invoices, receipts, payment vouchers, and journal entries.

·       Monitor and process operational expenses and payments, including petty cash management and reconciliations.

Management Accounts & Reporting

·       Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports, including Profit & Loss statements, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow summaries

·       Assist management with budgeting and financial tracking

·       Monitor financial performance and highlight key variances or issues

·       Support financial planning and operational reporting requirements

Audit & Compliance Coordination

·       Prepare and maintain financial records and schedules to ensure audit readiness.

·       Liaise directly with external auditors during annual audit exercises.

·       Coordinate with tax agents and external accountants on statutory filings (tax, SST).

·       Assist with preparation and submission of statutory documentation.

·       Ensure proper filing, organisation, and retention of corporate and financial records.

Corporate Secretarial & Regulatory Support

• Liaise with the company secretary on annual filings, board resolutions, statutory compliance matters, corporate documentation updates; and maintenance of statutory records.
• Coordinate renewal of licences, registrations and corporate documents
• Support management on governance and company administration matters
• Assist with compliance tracking and internal documentation requirements

HR Support

• Supervise the HR support staff

Requirements

·       Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent preferred

·       Minimum 5 years of finance or accounting management experience

·       Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and audit practices

·       Familiarity with Malaysian statutory and payroll requirements; APAC compliance exposure is an advantage

·       Proficiency in Excel, Outlook, and accounting/ERP systems

·       Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills with attention to detail

·       Integrity, discretion, and ability to work independently in a dynamic environment