[Job title]: Finance Manager
[Reports to]: Executive Management team
[Report to job holder]: Finance Intern (if applicable)
[Workplace Type]: Hybrid
[Employment Type]: Full-time
[Salary]: RM4,500-RM5,500
Due to limited capacity, only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.
[Job purpose]:
The Finance Manager executes the financial functions, ensuring the financial health, sustainability, and efficiency of the organisation. This role is responsible for managing financial operations, strategic planning, grants compliance, payroll, vendor relations, internal controls, and risk management. Additionally, the Finance Manager plays a key role in improving communication between Finance, management, and other departments, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
With a proactive, creative, and curious approach, the Finance Manager stays engaged with Fugee’s activities and programmes to develop effective operational processes and provide necessary financial data and insights. By streamlining operations, coordinating financial goals with organisational objectives, and mitigating financial risks, the role ensures long-term stability and compliance while supporting the organisation's mission to provide education for refugees.
Key Areas of Responsibility:Key Areas of Responsibility
- Financial Management, Record-Keeping & Compliance Accurately record and maintain financial transactions, ensuring data integrity in general ledger accounts. Perform budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, expense tracking, reimbursements, and bank reconciliations. Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax laws, donor requirements, and internal controls while mitigating financial risks.
- Financial Reporting & Analysis Prepare accurate financial statements, including balance sheets and profit and loss reports. Analyse financial data to identify trends, costs, revenues, and obligations. Develop financial reports for management and stakeholders, providing insights for informed decision-making.
- Auditing, Compliance & Risk Management Conduct routine and annual audits, ensuring adherence to financial reporting standards and accounting procedures. Prepare tax returns and maintain compliance with tax regulations. Implement risk management strategies to safeguard organisational assets and financial stability.
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Advisory Support Assist in developing and managing departmental and organisational budgets. Perform financial forecasting and analysis to support long-term financial planning. Provide insights on cost-saving opportunities, resource utilisation, and tax strategies to enhance efficiency.
- Financial Communication, Training & Cross-Department Collaboration Improve financial communication across departments by developing user-friendly reporting tools and dashboards. Provide financial training and guidance to staff on policies and procedures. Collaborate with fundraising teams to align financial planning with organisational goals and ensure smooth financial operations.
Key Competency Areas:
- Financial Expertise & Analytical Thinking Strong financial management, budgeting, and reporting skills with the ability to analyse financial data, identify trends, and provide strategic insights to support decision-making.
- Communication & Collaboration Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders. Ability to foster teamwork and lead cross-departmental collaboration to align financial and operational goals.
- Problem-Solving & Decision-Making Strong problem-solving skills to identify challenges and develop effective solutions. Ability to make informed decisions that ensure compliance, sustainability, and strategic alignment.
- Adaptability & Time Management Ability to work efficiently in a diverse evolving environment, adapting to new technologies and priorities while effectively managing time to meet deadlines and maintain accuracy.
- Sector Knowledge & Cultural Competence Understanding of the non-profit sector, including funding challenges and financial management complexities. Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including refugees, donors, and partners, while demonstrating cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: RM4,500.00 - RM5,500.00 per month
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you need a work visa?
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 05/02/2025
Expected Start Date: 06/10/2025