Chief Financial Officer

Mayland Group of Company; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayland Group of Company in Kuala Lumpur seeks a results-driven Chief Financial Officer to oversee all financial aspects, from strategy and capital management to compliance and risk.

You will lead financial planning, structuring of project financing for property developments, and build strong relationships with banks and investors.

The role requires a CPA/ACCA with 10+ years of leadership in real estate or construction and a proven record of high integrity and team leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, MICPA) preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of financial leadership experience, preferably in property development/real estate or construction.
• Deep understanding of real estate development cycles and funding structures.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• High integrity and leadership capability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's financial strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Provide strategic recommendations to top management on growth, investments and financial performance.
• Lead long-term financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.
• Structure and secure financing for property development projects.
• Conduct feasibility studies, financial modeling and ROI analysis for new developments.
• Monitor project cash flow, cost control and profitability.
• Manage capital structure, liquidity and funding requirements.
• Oversee treasury functions, including cash flow planning and working capital optimization.
• Maintain strong relationships with banks, investors and financial institutions.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Oversee audits, tax planning and statutory compliance.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls and governance frameworks.
• Identify financial risks related to market conditions, project execution and funding.
• Develop mitigation strategies for interest rate, currency and liquidity risks.
• Ensure proper insurance and risk coverage for development projects.
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance and accounting team.
• Foster a high-performance culture and continuous improvement mindset.
• Oversee and provide leadership to the Credit & Sales Administration function, ensuring effective processes, controls and alignment with the company's business objectives.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Management from time to time.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Leadership

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

ACCA/CIMA/MICPA

Job description

Role Overview

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the company, including financial strategy, capital management, regulatory compliance and risk management. The CFO plays a critical role in project financing, investment analysis and long-term asset value creation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute the company's financial strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Provide strategic recommendations to the top management on growth, investments and financial performance.
• Lead long-term financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.

2. Project & Investment Finance

• Structure and secure financing for property development projects.
• Conduct feasibility studies, financial modeling and ROI analysis for new developments.
• Monitor project cash flow, cost control and profitability.

3. Capital & Cash Flow Management

• Manage capital structure, liquidity and funding requirements.
• Oversee treasury functions, including cash flow planning and working capital optimization.
• Maintain strong relationships with banks, investors and financial institutions.

4. Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Oversee audits, tax planning and statutory compliance.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls and governance frameworks.

5. Risk Management

• Identify financial risks related to market conditions, project execution and funding.
• Develop mitigation strategies for interest rate, currency and liquidity risks.
• Ensure proper insurance and risk coverage for development projects.

6. Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor and develop the finance and accounting team.
• Foster a high-performance culture and continuous improvement mindset.
• Oversee and provide leadership to the Credit & Sales Administration function, ensuring effective processes, controls and alignment with the company's business objectives.

7. Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Management from time to time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, MICPA, etc.) is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of financial leadership experience, preferably in property development/ real estate or construction.
• Deep understanding of real estate development cycles and funding structures.
• Good understanding of credit control and sales administration processes, preferably within the property development industry.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• High integrity and leadership capability.