Chief Financial Officer

Private Advertiser; Kuantan; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth Malaysian company in Kuantan is seeking a strategic Chief Financial Officer to lead their financial transformation and prepare for IPO readiness. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in financial leadership, particularly in mid-to-large companies, along with a strong understanding of Malaysian financial regulations. This role involves overseeing financial strategies, budgeting, and compliance, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and building a high-performing finance team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as CFO or Finance Director in a mid-to-large company.
• Successful track record in IPO preparation or public company financial leadership.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian financial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy and analysis to support business growth.
• Oversee budgeting, cash flow management, and capital allocation.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and listing requirements.
• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, and investors.

Skills

Financial strategy

Budgeting and forecasting

Compliance knowledge

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Professional qualifications (ACCA, CPA, CA, CFA)

Job description

We are a high-growth Malaysian company with annual sales revenue of about MYR300 million, operating in Kuantan, Pahang e.g., manufacturing, technology, consumer goods. As we prepare for an ACE Market listing, we are seeking a strategic and experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead our financial transformation and IPO readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, planning, and analysis to support business growth and IPO readiness.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and capital allocation.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax laws, and ACE Market listing requirements.
• Manage relationships with auditors, regulators, banks, and investors.
• Drive financial reporting accuracy and transparency (MFRS/IFRS standards).
• Support fundraising, M&A, and investor relations initiatives.
• Build and lead a high-performing finance team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience as CFO or Finance Director in a mid-to-large company (preferably MYR100M+ revenue).
• Successful track record in IPO preparation or public company financial leadership.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian financial regulations and ACE Market listing process.
• Professional qualifications: ACCA, CPA, CA, CFA or equivalent.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.