CFO (Kuching, Sarawak)

Randstad Malaysia; Kuching; On-site; MYR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is seeking a visionary Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy, governance, and long-term value creation. The role partners with the Board and Group MD, overseeing treasury, corporate finance, and risk management to sustain growth and shareholder value.

Based in Kuching, Sarawak, the CFO will shape capital allocation, drive performance, and build a high-performing Finance Division while ensuring compliance with MFRS and Bursa Malaysia requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree required.
• No additional qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute a robust financial strategy aligned with growth goals.
• Lead M&A, capital allocation, and corporate finance initiatives.
• Advise Board on performance, funding, and macro risks.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance.
• Strengthen internal controls and risk management per Bursa Malaysia.
• Liaise with auditors, investors, and regulators.
• Mentor Finance Division and drive performance dashboards.
• Oversee budgeting process and KPI development.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor Degree

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a highly prominent, diversified public-listed (Bursa Malaysia) conglomerate headquartered in Kuching, Sarawak. Renowned for building sustainable communities and driving regional economic growth, they are currently seeking a visionary and high-caliber Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to drive their financial strategy, corporate governance, and long-term value creation.

The Role

As a core member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CFO will provide strategic financial leadership across the Group. You will act as a trusted strategic partner to the Board of Directors and the Group Managing Director, overseeing capital allocation, treasury, corporate finance, and risk management to ensure the Group's financial sustainability and enhance shareholder value.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Corporate Finance

• Financial Strategy: Formulate and execute a robust financial strategy aligned with the Group’s long-term corporate goals and business growth initiatives.

• M&A and Investments: Lead strategic capital allocation, corporate finance initiatives, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures, and divestments.

• Executive Advisory: Advise the Board and Executive Management on financial performance, high-value investment opportunities, funding mechanisms, and macro business risks.

2. Financial Governance, Risk & Reporting

• Statutory Compliance: Guarantee the absolute integrity of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and management accounts in strict compliance with MFRS and statutory requirements.

• Bursa Malaysia & Risk Governance: Strengthen internal control frameworks and enterprise risk management practices to ensure total compliance with Bursa Malaysia listing requirements, the Companies Act, and tax regulations.

• Auditor Relations: Serve as the primary liaison for Internal/External Auditors, investors, and regulatory authorities.

3. Performance & People Leadership

• Division Leadership: Mentor, develop, and upscale the Finance Division, fostering a culture of high performance, financial discipline, and operational excellence.

• KPI Management: Lead the annual budgeting process, establish corporate financial KPIs, and develop performance dashboards to optimize group-wide decision-making.

What is on Offer

This is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal, tier‑one leadership role based in East Malaysia. You will have the platform to shape the financial destiny of a major conglomerate, lead a high‑performing team, and enjoy a competitive executive remuneration and benefits package.

How to Apply

If you are a results‑oriented financial leader ready to drive business transformation at the highest level, click "Apply Now" or reach out directly to Bryan Lee at Randstad Malaysia for a strictly confidential executive discussion.

(Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted).

Skills

Financial Reporting, Budgeting,

Qualifications

No additional qualifications required.

Education

Bachelor Degree.