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 49-year legacy of catering to the diverse needs of both business and leisure travellers, Holiday Tours has established itself as a leader in the travel industry. We specialise in delivering tailored travel solutions across various segments through our key business units, including corporate travel, luxury and bespoke travel experiences, and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) trips.

Today, Holiday Tours efficiently serves the travel needs of both local and global multinational companies, solidifying our position as a major corporate travel service provider. Our excellence is reflected in our extensive portfolio, featuring partnerships with over 500 corporate clients. Further underscoring our global standing is our affiliation with CWT, the world leader in business travel management. Operating independently under Holiday Tours, CWT Malaysia has been an integral part of the CWT Global Partners Network.

Driven by our vision to become the premier experiential travel brand in Southeast Asia, we proudly introduced T’ROKA by Holiday Tours—our luxury travel brand. T’ROKA distinguishes itself as a hotel-first luxury travel brand, capturing the essence of destinations through extraordinary experiences that harmonise sights, sounds, and flavours.

Holiday Tours has garnered recognition from esteemed partners in the travel industry. Our airline collaborations include leading names such as Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and All Nippon Airways. We also partner with renowned hotel groups like Virtuoso, Hilton Worldwide, Marriott International, and Accor Hotels, among others.

We are seeking talented individuals who embody a growth mindset, a passion for adding value to others, and the drive to build a high-performance, leadership-oriented culture. If you resonate with our core values, we’d love to hear from you:

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.


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

This role offers a dynamic and engaging work environment, with opportunities to participate in industry events and contribute to the company’s growth. If you are passionate about travel and customer service, we invite you to join our team and help create unforgettable travel experiences for our clients.

 

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

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