Umi Sharmila Malek

I’m a curious and hands-on Junior Financial Analyst with a background in accounting and a growing passion for making finance work smarter—not harder. I started in GL and reporting, but quickly found myself drawn to tools like Power BI, Power Apps, and Excel to improve the way we work.

I enjoy spotting gaps, asking “why do we do it this way?”, and turning problems into practical solutions—whether it’s automating a manual process, building a dashboard, or creating templates that actually help people make decisions. I don’t just follow the process—I look for ways to improve it.

My goal is to grow into a Financial Solution Architect—someone who not only understands the numbers, but also designs better ways to work with them. To get there, I want to face more real-world problems, across systems, teams, and processes. If you’re looking for someone who can bring a different point of view, challenge the usual way of doing things, and turn ideas into practical solutions—I’m in.

Current Company

(Junior Financial Analyst, Handal Indah Sdn Bhd – Transportation Industry)

• Successfully transitioned from an accounting-focused role to a financial analyst position by adopting and applying tools like Power BI, Power Apps, Excel, and SQL to drive data accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Designed and deployed a Power BI dashboard for tracking daily cash collection, enhancing real-time visibility and supporting management reporting.
• Developed a custom Power Apps form to digitize the daily cash collection process—reducing manual input, minimizing errors, and streamlining cross-departmental reporting.
• Automated the summary of hire purchase schedules for over 100 buses, improving clarity of financial commitments and reducing reporting time.
• Constructed a consolidated group management account model with detailed analysis across projects and routes, enabling data-driven decision-making.
• Designed an intuitive budgeting template using historical trends, simplifying the forecasting process for department heads and improving budgeting accuracy.
• Trained colleagues on key data tools and financial systems, boosting internal analytical capabilities and adoption of digital tools.
• Known for proactively identifying process gaps, implementing practical solutions, and clearly communicating improvements to stakeholders.
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Previous Company

(Accountant / Accounts Executive, Capri by Fraser – Hotel Industry)

• Promoted from Accounts Executive to Accountant after leading the successful implementation of the Purchasing and Inventory modules in Sage 300, significantly reducing manual processes for the Purchasing and F&B teams.
• Eliminated hours of manual work by automating quotation comparisons and vendor price checks, increasing purchasing accuracy and speed.
• Streamlined the inventory month-end process by linking real-time pricing to inventory data, eliminating manual invoice lookups and reducing stock valuation delays.
• Developed an automated food cost template in Excel, integrated with real-time purchasing data, which enabled the Head Chef to monitor costs and margins more effectively.
• Played a key role in cost control through vendor negotiations, ensured timely tax (SST) submissions, and led smooth and accurate month-end closings.
• Actively liaised with auditors and regulatory bodies, maintained compliance documentation, and ensured operational readiness across financial functions.