594 Financial Data jobs in Malaysia

Established in 2004, Red Money Sdn Bhd is incorporated in Malaysia.

A global leader in the financial markets media industry for 20 years, we've recently launched a groundbreaking and greatly-in-demand, new platform for the global investment industry, and are seeking strong, intelligent, enthusiastic individuals to join us on this journey.

The Islamic investment industry is a fast-growing and dynamic sector within the Islamic finance space, with a ballooning pool of assets under management, reflecting a rapidly increasing demand for Islamic investment products. Yet this increased demand has not been matched by increased activity in the media space. IFN Investor, the new platform under the globally renowned IFN brand, is changing the landscape with a one stop editorial and data portal for all those involved or interested in the local, regional, and global Shariah compliant investment market. Additionally, IFN Investor, the platform, is accompanied by a series of leading IFN Investor events in the core markets.

In joining this team, you'd be responsible for managing a growing global selection of the Islamic finance industry's leading financial institutions, intermediaries and regulators, from Kuala Lumpur to London and Dubai to New York. You would ensure the accuracy, consistency, and timely availability of this data on our platform, while supporting insights and reporting that highlight market trends across both the buy- and sell-side.

So, if you want to be an integral part of this rapidly growing new team, within an already world-leading media company, we want you.

As a Financial Data Analyst, your primary responsibility is to analyze financial data as well as direct and perform all activities related to maintaining an efficient and comprehensive database of Islamic funds and investment data.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Collection & Management

 Source and maintain financial data on public and private investment funds from multiple markets.

Track newly launched funds and update the database on a regular basis.

anage fund records with high accuracy, ensuring data consistency and compliance with defined standards.

Data Cleaning & Upload

lean, validate, and prepare raw data for integration into backend systems.

erform quality checks to identify and correct errors (e.g., formatting issues, duplicate entries, missing values).

andle bulk uploads into the database backend, ensuring smooth publishing to the website.

Analysis & Reporting

onduct regular analysis on the funds market (excluding restricted regions as assigned).

se tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Excel to generate dashboards, reports, and insights.

rovide weekly and quarterly summaries of market developments to support internal and external stakeholders.

Collaboration & Support

ork closely with clients across regions to maintain coverage of 2,500+ global Islamic funds.

upport the editorial and marketing team in preparing datasets and materials for publications, client reports, and events.

ontribute to the continuous improvement of processes, tools, and workflows.

Requirements

achelor's degree in finance, economics, statistics or IT.

trong financial acumen and a deep understanding of financial markets.

trong proficiency in Excel (advanced functions, data cleaning, pivot tables).

xperience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar).

nowledge of databases/SQL is a plus.

igh attention to detail and accuracy in handling large datasets.

trong analytical and problem-solving skills.

bility to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.

pplicants should be Malaysian citizens or hold relevant residence status.

About the role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Financial Data Analyst to join our dynamic Data & Reporting team. In this role, you will bridge finance expertise with data analytics to deliver accurate, insightful, and scalable reporting. You will collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Account Management, Operations, and Sales to gather requirements, design reporting solutions, and drive informed decision-making across the organization.

This role is ideal for someone with strong financial knowledge (accounting/audit/FP&A background) combined with technical expertise in data analysis, BI tools and automation.

As a Financial Data Analyst, you will:

• Financial & Data Analysis
• Develop and maintain reporting solutions and dashboards for P&L, budgets, forecasts, tax submissions, reconciliation and cost analysis
• Collaborate with Finance team to ensure data accuracy, compliance, and reporting readiness
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, insights, risks, and opportunities
• Automate and streamline manual reporting processes
• Reporting Development & Documentation
• Design and enhance Power BI dashboards and reports for Finance and other business functions
• Work with cross-functional stakeholders including C-suite executives on ad-hoc reporting and analysis, and to translate business requirements into clear reporting solutions
• Collaborate with Data Engineers & other Data Analysts to ensure data availability, accuracy, and consistency across various reports
• Maintain documentation of business requirements, data mappings, and reporting processes. Work closely with business stakeholders to understand reporting and analytical needs
• Stakeholder Management, Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement
• Communicate findings, implications, and recommendations effectively to both finance and non-finance stakeholders at all levels
• Validate reports through rigorous testing for accuracy, completeness, and consistency
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to team-wide best practices

Requirements

• 5-8 years experience in financial reporting, finance data analysis, or audit/accounting analytics
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Data/Computer Science, or a related discipline
• Strong understanding of financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and accounting principles
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Expertise in Microsoft Power BI or similar data visualization tools
• Proficient in SQL for data exploration, extraction, and analysis
• Excellent written & verbal communication and stakeholder management skills
• Adaptable to fast-moving environments and competing priorities
• Experience in the payments industry is an advantage, although not mandatory

Benefits

• Generous salary package
• Gym subsidies
• Casual dress code
• Flexible working arrangements (including work from home and remote)
• Delicious office snacks
• Guidance and mentoring from leaders within the business
• Dynamic, positive work environment
• Fantastic team culture

World Vest Base (WVB), part of Financial Intelligence Services Limited, is a primary source for global financial, statistical and market information. Since 1984, WVB has collected and managed data on public and private companies worldwide.

Financial Data Entry Clerk – Job Scope

A Financial Data Entry Clerk is responsible for accurately entering, updating, and maintaining financial and accounting data within an organization's systems. This role requires strong attention to detail, a high level of accuracy, and the ability to work with confidential and sensitive information. The clerk supports the finance or accounting team by ensuring timely and precise data processing to facilitate reporting, audits, and financial analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Enter and update financial transactions into databases, spreadsheets, or accounting software.
• Verify the accuracy of financial data and correct errors as needed.
• Assist in reconciling statements, and financial records.
• Compile data (Balance Sheet, Income, Cashflow Statements, Notes to financials etc.) available in financial reports (Annual, Quarterly Reports etc.) into our database.
• Handle any financial and non-financial data input and ensure accuracy of released date information. Assist in providing and amending information upon customer's request.
• Generate basic financial reports
• Collaborate with the team leader to ensure data consistency and accuracy.
• Comply with data privacy and financial regulations.

Skills and Qualifications

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Familiarity with basic accounting principles
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines
• Discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive data

Education

• SPM holders, Diploma or Fresh Graduates in any discipline are encourage to apply for this entry level position.
• Good command of both spoken & written in English
• Applicants must be Malaysian citizens only.

This range is provided by Canopy. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$7,000.00/yr - $12,000.00/yr

The Data Operations Analyst manages all aspects of data operations within the team, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and security of financial and investment data. This role provides reliable reporting to stakeholders and requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and collaborative abilities.

• Data Management and Processing: Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data extraction and aggregation of complex investment portfolio data using our proprietary aggregation software
• Identify, investigate and resolve aggregated data for inconsistencies and errors across all balances
• Dig deeply into trading history and end of day holdings data to perform reconciliation, identify account discrepancies, and find potential solutions
• Review recon output and ensure timely identification and escalation of aging exceptions

• Actively contribute to the enhancement of internal systems to drive efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of data aggregation
• Help build tools and processes to improve and scale the data reconciliation competency
• Work with the product team on new features to understand cost and process impacts
• Ensure the security and privacy of sensitive data in compliance with regulatory requirements

• Act as escalation point for queries from Sales, Client Success & Product team to resolve clients' data-related questions
• Liaise with custodian representatives to address gaps found in financial data sources
• Provide training and support to staff on data-related processes and systems

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field; Fresh Graduates are welcome to apply
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a must; proficiency in Python, SQL is a bonus
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of financial instruments across asset classes
• A willingness to work with large data sets; approaches it as if it's a fun puzzle to solve
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proactive in seeking workflow improvements
• Experience with Tableau, Trifacta, or other data wrangling tools is highly preferred

• Associate

• Full-time

• Analyst

• IT Services and IT Consulting

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 4 days ago

Responsibilities

• Prepare Financial Reports: Consolidate, prepare, review, and submit financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and other required reports.
• Analyze Financial Data: Review and analyze quarterly and annual financial statements, conducting actual to budget variance analysis.
• Compliance: Ensure all financial reporting complies with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Assist with Budgeting and Forecasting: Support budget preparation and financial forecasting activities.
• Support Audits: Assist with internal and external audits.
• Provide Insights: Analyze business operations, market trends, and investment risks to provide strategic recommendations.
• Train and Mentor: May be involved in training, coaching, and mentoring junior staff within the department.

• Education: Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: Relevant experience in financial reporting, accounting, or a related field is often required, with more senior roles requiring more years of experience.
• Skills: Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, proficiency in accounting software, and knowledge of relevant accounting standards (e.g., GAAP) and regulations.

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting

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We are a leading chemical company, with the best teams developing intelligent solutions for our customers, and for a sustainable future.

We connect and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to progress.

Not only your performance but also your personality matter to us, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, orientation, and background. At BASF, careers develop from opportunities.

Objectives of the Position:

• Independently in delivering Financial Reporting services to BSSCKL's customers in accordance with established Financial Reporting processes and work procedures and in compliance with BASF policies & guidelines, internal control requirements, local company legal and statutory requirements.

• Ensure that timelines and quality meet the agreed service levels and targets.

• To support and provide guidance to Analysts in performing Financial Reporting tasks.
• To back up, assist with and perform Financial Reporting tasks as required.

Main Tasks:

Functional Tasks (including but not limited to):

• Independently provide Financial Reporting transaction processing support and ensuring delivery quality in terms of accuracy, completeness and timeliness on daily basis.
• Perform and analyse booking of accounting transactions, fixed asset transactions, master data maintenance and account reconciliation including account clearing.
• Perform analytical review of profit and loss accounts and balance sheet, trend analysis and transaction posting checks.
• Prepare and coordinate for month-end, quarter-end, year-end and statutory financial reports for BASF companies across Asia Pacific on timely, accurate and complete basis. This would include reports for group reporting, internal management reporting, statutory reporting as well as any agreed ad hoc reports required e.g. audit schedules, tax schedules etc.
• Trouble shoot and liaise with relevant stakeholders to resolve issues and queries related to Financial Reporting processes.
• Contribute or participate in working groups (i.e. Smart Close, Final Sprint, RRM, CbCR & etc.) with specific expertise knowledge.
• Perform back up and other duties as and when required or delegated.

Compliance and Quality:

• Participate in any compliance audits and respond to audit queries.
• Responsible in ensuring all work documentations and work processes are updated in compliance to BASF policies & guidelines, Financial Reporting Compliance requirements, local company legal and statutory requirements.

Continuous Improvement and Projects:

• Identify, recommend and implement solutions for continuous improvement opportunities.
• Contribute and drive the implementation of project initiatives e.g. technology enhancement, internal control, merger and acquisition etc.
• Lead local projects and participate in regional projects.

Knowledge Management:

• Contribute inputs to maintain and update a set of comprehensive and complete training materials of Financial Reporting functional training.
• Contribute to Financial Reporting internal control measures.
• Contribute to knowledge database by updating company specific procedures and issue logs (including resolution and preventive action) to facilitate continuous learning, development and knowledge retention.
• Support new and existing team members through effective knowledge transfer and sharing of best practice for sustainable development of knowledge within the team.
• Conduct functional training in accordance with established training structure (when necessary).

Frequent collaboration with relevant stakeholders:

• Counterparts in BASF companies, internal/external auditors, external consultants and BSSCKL cross functional units.
• Specialists, Experts, Assistant Managers, Managers, Department Head, Analysts and peers.
• Corporate Finance unit.
• Global Financial Reporting functional units.

Degree of Supervision Required in the job: Work with minimal supervision.

Minimum Education and Qualification Required for the Position

Education:

• University degree in finance and accounting or business studies; and/or
• Chartered or Certified Professional Accountant or equivalent.

Working Experience:

• Minimum 3 years' experiences in Financial Reporting or other accounting function. Competent candidates with lesser years of experience are considerable.
• Preferably experience working in SAP system or other major ERP system's work environment.
• Experience in a shared service or business process outsourcing engagement will be an added advantage.
• Experience working in a MNC or Malaysian Public listed company preferred.

Technical & Professional Knowledge:

• Knowledge and understanding of Financial Reporting and other accounting functions.
• Knowledge and experience of MS office tools.
• Proficiency in English and other language required with good communication skill.

The BASF Service Hub Kuala Lumpur (BASF Asia-Pacific Service Centre Sdn Bhd) is strategically located in the capital city of Malaysia. Since its inception in 2005, the hub has expanded from 130 employees to over 1,300 employees currently and is expected to keep growing. As an ISO 9001:2005 certified organization, the Service Hub Kuala Lumpur is committed to delivering high quality expertise and services in finance, people, supply chain, EHSQ (environment, health, safety, quality), product safety and digital. We take pride in providing our business services to BASF companies and affiliates across 20 markets in the Asia Pacific region and beyond. Moreover, we offer our services in 8 different languages to cater to the diverse needs of our stakeholders. Our focus on competency and technology-driven solutions allows us to consistently deliver exceptional services, thereby contributing to the success of our businesses. BASF also has two other regional hubs located in Berlin, Germany, and Montevideo, Uruguay, which cover the European and American regions.

BASF Service Hub Kuala Lumpur was recognized with nine prestigious awards in 2024, reflecting its commitment to creating a vibrant, inclusive, and empowering workplace. These awards include winning the title of Operational Excellence in HR at the GBS Asia Awards 2024, multiple accolades at the Life at Work Awards 2024, where the hub was recognized as First Runner-up for Workplace Excellence (International Organization) and CEO Champion (International Organization), as well as Second Runner-up for Best International Organization. The hub also won the title for Excellence in Learning Tech Advancement System and a Certificate of Excellence in Talent Management and Leadership at the HRD Awards 2024. Furthermore, the hub secured a Bronze Award for Excellence in Digital Transformation at the HR Excellence Awards 2024 and received a Bronze Award for Human Resources Impact and an Honorary Award for Creative Talent Management Impact at the SSON Impact Awards Asia 2024.

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers' green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises, as core businesses, the segments Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care; our standalone businesses are bundled in the segments Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €65.3 billion in 2024. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information

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This company is a global MNC Shared Services Centre, providing end-to-end support across Finance, HR, and Operations. Serving regions including APAC, EMEA, and the Americas, we enable business excellence through standardized processes, automation, and cross-border collaboration.

Key Responsibilities :
Month-End and Year-End Close

• Execute journal entries (accruals, reclasses, prepayments) and ensure timely month-end closing.
• Prepare and post intercompany transactions and adjustments.

General Ledger Management

• Maintain GL integrity and perform regular reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance with IFRS or local GAAP.
• Assist in chart of accounts maintenance and updates.

Reconciliations & Reporting

• Perform detailed balance sheet account reconciliations and follow up on open items.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, variance analysis, and support reporting packs for regional/global finance.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and SOX (if applicable).
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and responding to queries.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Liaise with AP, AR, FP&A, and local finance teams for alignment and issue resolution.
• Identify and support process improvements and automation initiatives (e.g. RPA, ERP upgrades).

Salary Range :
MYR8,000 to MYR12,000

Requirements

Education:
Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Professional Qualification:
ACCA / CPA / CIMA (Fully qualified preferred).

Experience:
5 -8 years in GL or RTR functions, preferably in a Shared Services or MNC environment.

Tools:
SAP, Oracle, or other ERP experience; Excel proficiency (e.g. pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).

Soft Skills:
Analytical, detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative.

Languages:
English, Bahasa Malaysia ( Mandarin/Korean/ Japanese speaker will be added advantage)