Manager – Finance

 

MANAGER – FINANCE

Job Role
  • We’re seeking an experienced and detail-oriented finance professional to lead our Specialist & Compliance Team. The ideal candidate will come from a Big 4 background, bringing strong expertise in tax, compliance, treasury, and internal controls. This role oversees specialized functions to ensure the organization operates with financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and strategic foresight. You’ll lead a team of finance professionals focused on tax compliance and planning, e-invoicing, transfer pricing, treasury management, and internal audit controls, driving continuous improvement across financial operations.
Job Responsibilities Tax & Compliance Management

  • Oversee corporate tax compliance, including e-invoicing, withholding tax, transfer pricing, and deferred tax computation.
  • Manage corporate tax provisions, reconciliations, and tax audit processes.
  • Liaise with external tax agents and authorities to ensure timely submissions and responses.
  • Ensure compliance with local and cross-border tax regulations and updates in accounting/tax laws.
  • Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to implement changes or new requirements for tax compliance.
  • Partner closely with the VP – Finance to drive tax planning and optimization strategies to support business growth.

Treasury & Risk Management

  • Supervise cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and fund optimization.
  • Oversee forex risk assessment and hedging activities.
  • Manage banking relationships, including account openings, mandates, and facilities.
  • Ensure proper authorization controls and compliance in all banking operations.

Internal Audit & Controls

  • Oversee income audit, GP loss audits, and reconciliation processes.
  • Ensure internal controls are designed, implemented, and regularly reviewed.
  • Investigate and resolve compliance irregularities (e.g., un-invoiced tickets, GP loss).
  • Drive process standardization and documentation for audit readiness.

Strategic & Cross-Functional Contribution

  • Support system enhancement initiatives related to e-invoicing and tax reporting integration.
  • Collaborate with business units on system improvement, automation, and reporting efficiency.
  • Provide compliance insights into management for strategic decision-making.

Leadership & Oversight

  • Lead and mentor a team of 3–5 finance professionals (Tax, Treasury, Internal Audit).
  • Develop team capability in compliance, process efficiency, and analytical reporting.
  • Oversee task prioritization, workload distribution, and performance reviews.
  • Partner closely with the VP – Finance and Finance Managers to align team deliverables with organizational strategy.

Other Responsibilities

  • Participate in travel exhibitions to support business development and industry engagement.
  • Undertake any other duties as assigned by the company to support financial operations and business growth.
Job Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, or equivalent) required.
  • Relevant 7-9 years’ experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
  • Big 4 experience or exposure to local tax compliance and e-invoice implementation is highly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of local tax regulations, transfer pricing, e-invoicing, and internal audit principles.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel; experience with process automation tools is an advantage.
Job Competencies
(Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
  • Strong understanding and knowledge of the travel industry and destinations, including popular attractions, accommodations, transportation options, and travel trends.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage with customers effectively, actively listen to their needs, and provide appropriate recommendations.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, financial software, and ERP systems (e.g., Sabre, Powersuite, online booking platforms).
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to manage multiple customer inquiries and travel bookings simultaneously.
  • Passionate about learning and possessing a growth mindset, demonstrating positivity and proactiveness.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and target-driven environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism and integrity.
  • Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
  • Strong leadership skills, capable of inspiring and motivating others to achieve success as a team.
Benefits
  • High reputable travel agency
  • Flexi staff benefits
  • Cross functional & high growth culture

 

About Us

With an illustrious 50-year legacy in catering to the diverse needs of both business and leisure travelers, Holiday Tours & Travel (HTT) stands as a leader in the travel agency. Our focus is on delivering tailored travel solutions across various segments through our key business units. This includes corporate travel, luxury and bespoke travel experiences, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) trips

Today, HTT efficiently caters to the travel needs of both local and global multinational companies, solidifying our position as a major corporate travel service provider. Our commitment to excellence is enforced by our extensive portfolio, boasting partnerships with over 500 corporate clients. A testament to our global standing is our affiliation with CWT, the world leader in business travel management. Operating independently under the umbrella of HTT, CWT Malaysia has been an integral part of the CWT Global Partners Network

HTT has earned acclaim from esteemed partners in the travel industry. Our airline collaborations encompass leading names like Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways, Emirates Airlines, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and All Nippon Airways. We are also in partnership with distinguished hotel groups including Virtuoso, Hilton Worldwide, Marriott International, and Accor Hotels just to name a few.

We are seeking talented individuals who possess a growth mindset, passionate to add value to others, build high performance
and leadership culture and capabilities and align with our core values:

WOW – We deliver WOW in all we do.
CHANGE – We embrace CHANGE enthusiastically.
RELIABLE – We are RELIABLE and trustworthy.
GROW – We pursue GROWTH and learning.
HUMBLE – We are HUMBLE.


If this opportunity excites you and you would like to discover more, we would love to meet with you.

At Holiday Tours & Travel, we are dedicated to creating meaningful and memorable experiences for both our clients and our employees. Our dynamic work environment fosters innovation, creativity, and collaboration, ensuring every team member thrives. As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed.

Number of Job Openings: 1 Person
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Kuala Lumpur

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