Assistant Vice President - Finance (Management Accounting)

Genting Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Genting Berhad is seeking an experienced Group Finance leader to present and manage strategic financial plans, budgets, and forecasts. You will translate complex data into actionable insights for EXCO and the Board, guiding short and long-term liquidity and capital decisions.

The role requires strong leadership of large teams, deep knowledge of MFRS, IFRS, and tax, and hands-on experience with SAP and Cognos planning tools to drive performance across the group.

Qualifications

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills.
• Proven leadership skills managing large teams and complex financial operations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Present Annual Profit Plan to EXCO and Board for alignment with financial objectives.
• Manage and advise on budget and forecast procedure and present to EXCO for decisions.
• Provide strategic insights from Monthly Financial Performance Report to Finance Committee.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or professional qualification

Tools

SAP

IBM Cognos Controller

Planning Analytics

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Present Annual Profit Plan to EXCO and Board members within the set timeline, highlight areas of concern, provide strategic recommendations, and seek approval to ensure alignment with organisation goals and financial objectives.

Manage and advise on budget and forecast procedure, review the consolidated plan based on historical data, estimates and projections of future events, and present to EXCO to solicit decision on short and long term financial planning.

Present strategic insights and recommendations from Monthly Financial Performance Report to the Group's Finance Committee as per timeline set to drive informed decision-making and enhance organisational performance.

Review and provide strategic information, reports, and slides as and when required by Rating Agencies for yearly updates and special exercises and assist in negotiation and annual renewal of rating agencies' contract.

Evaluate and estimate the impact of cash flow on the business and provide strategic insights and recommendations to support the company's liquidity, solvency, and funding requirements.

Provide all relevant data/ information/ slides for the Group AGM to support the top management in discussing business matters and addressing resolutions.

Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management for strategic decision-making.

Lead and develop a team of managers and executives to achieve departmental objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Professional Accounting qualification (or equivalent).

12–15 years of working experience in group consolidation, financial reporting, and tax compliance.

Strong knowledge of MFRS, IFRS, Bursa Malaysia Listing Rules, Companies Act, and Malaysian Corporate Tax.

Proficiency in SAP, IBM Cognos Controller and Planning Analytics, and Microsoft Office.

Proven leadership skills with experience managing large teams and complex financial operations.

What We’re Looking For

Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills.

Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities to influence and engage stakeholders.

Ability to lead, motivate, and develop talent while upholding high ethical standards.

Adaptive problem-solving skills to manage complex challenges under broad policies.

Why Join Us?

At Genting Berhad, you will be part of a leading global organisation with diverse business operations. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact financial strategies, lead transformation initiatives, and shape the future of the Group’s financial governance

Easily access by Monorail & MRT

5 days work week

Great exposure in conglomerate company both local and oversea

Genting Berhad is principally an investment holding and management company. While the Company was incorporated in 1968 and listed in 1971, the Genting Group was founded in 1965 when its Founder, the late Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong started the journey to realise his vision of building a mountaintop resort in Malaysia.

Today, the Genting Group comprises Genting Berhad and its listed companies - Genting Malaysia Berhad, Genting Plantations Berhad and Genting Singapore Limited as well as its principal unlisted subsidiaries Genting Energy Limited and Resorts World Las Vegas LLC.

Led by Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay, the Group is involved in leisure and hospitality, oil palm plantations, power generation, oil and gas, property development, life sciences and biotechnology activities, with operations spanning across 9 countries, including in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, India, China, the United States of America, the Bahamas, the United Kingdom and Egypt.

In the core leisure and hospitality business, the Genting Group and its brand affiliates, market and offer a suite of products under several premier brands including Genting, Resorts World, Genting Grand, Genting Club, Crockfords and Maxims. The Genting Group also have tie ups with established names such as Universal Studios, Premium Outlets, Zouk, Hard Rock Hotel, Hilton and other renowned international brand partners.

As Genting Berhad has evolved from its entrepreneurship roots to an investment holding and management company, we are committed to continue managing its global business investments in a sustainable and responsible manner.

Genting Berhad is principally an investment holding and management company. While the Company was incorporated in 1968 and listed in 1971, the Genting Group was founded in 1965 when its Founder, the late Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong started the journey to realise his vision of building a mountaintop resort in Malaysia.

Today, the Genting Group comprises Genting Berhad and its listed companies - Genting Malaysia Berhad, Genting Plantations Berhad and Genting Singapore Limited as well as its principal unlisted subsidiaries Genting Energy Limited and Resorts World Las Vegas LLC.

Led by Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay, the Group is involved in leisure and hospitality, oil palm plantations, power generation, oil and gas, property development, life sciences and biotechnology activities, with operations spanning across 9 countries, including in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, India, China, the United States of America, the Bahamas, the United Kingdom and Egypt.

In the core leisure and hospitality business, the Genting Group and its brand affiliates, market and offer a suite of products under several premier brands including Genting, Resorts World, Genting Grand, Genting Club, Crockfords and Maxims. The Genting Group also have tie ups with established names such as Universal Studios, Premium Outlets, Zouk, Hard Rock Hotel, Hilton and other renowned international brand partners.

As Genting Berhad has evolved from its entrepreneurship roots to an investment holding and management company, we are committed to continue managing its global business investments in a sustainable and responsible manner.