CFO (Chief Financial Officer)

Sinergia Talents; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinergia Talents in Malaysia is seeking a seasoned Chief Financial Officer to oversee financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, and reporting in Malaysia. You will partner with the CEO and board to shape strategy and manage risk.

You will lead finance teams, ensure statutory compliance, optimize working capital, and drive timely management reporting and decision support for growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or finance with professional qualifications (CPA/CMA/CFA).
• Minimum 5 years of senior finance experience.
• Experience leading finance teams and strategic financial management.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Proven track record in regulatory compliance and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial plans, budgets, and forecasts.
• Ensure cash flow sufficiency and manage financial risks.
• Oversee funds allocation for long-term investments.
• Oversee procurement functions and purchasing policies.
• Liaise with bankers, auditors, tax agents and company secretaries on statutory needs.
• Prepare monthly management reports for the management team.
• Ensure compliance with Financial Reporting and Regulations, Income Tax Acts, Companies Acts, E-Invoicing, and related regulatory reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Accounting

CPA/CMA/CFA

Job description

About the job CFO (Chief Financial Officer)

CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) responsible for managing the company's financial operations and strategies. CFO oversee financial planning, budgeting, cash flow management, and financial reporting, ensuring the company's financial health and alignment with its strategic goals. The CFO also plays a key role in risk management and advising the CEO and board on financial matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• 1. Developing and implementing financial plans, budgets, and forecasts.


• 2. Ensuring sufficient cash flow to meet the company's obligations and investment needs. Identifying and mitigating financial risks.


• 3. Managing the allocation of funds for long-term investments.


• 4. Overseas procurement functions of the company and ensure all purchasing policies and procedures are adhered to.


• 5. Liase with both internal and external parties, i.e: bankers, auditors, tax agents and company secretaries, on all statutory and tax requirements.


• 6. Ensure timely preparation of the monthly management reports and submission of financial reports to management team.


• 7. Ensure compliance to statutory requirements, such as Financial Reporting and Regulations, Income Tax Acts, Companies Acts, E-Invoicing, Service Sales Tax areas adhered to, and that all regulatory reporting requirements are met on timely basis.


• 8. Ensure that billings are issued on timely basis and manage collection and follow up on outstanding debts.

Job Requirements:

• 1. A recognized Degree and/or Professional Accounting qualification in Certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) can demonstrate expertise and commitment to the profession.


• 2. Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in Accounting.


• 3. Extensive experience in finance, often in progressively senior roles, is essential. This experience should include managing people, processes, and financial operations.


• 4. Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills are highly appreciated.


• 5. Able to lead and motivate teams, provide strategic direction, and effectively communicate financial information.