Chief Financial Officer

Jobstreet Malaysia; Kuantan; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth Malaysian company located in Kuantan is seeking a strategic Chief Financial Officer to lead financial transformation and ensure IPO readiness. This role requires proven experience as a CFO or Finance Director, a successful track record in IPO preparation, and a strong understanding of Malaysian financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

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, planning, and analysis for IPO readiness.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and tax laws.
• Manage relationships with auditors, regulators, and banks.
• Drive financial reporting accuracy and transparency.
• Build and lead a high-performing finance team.

Skills

Leadership

Financial strategy

Stakeholder management

Communication

Financial analysis

Education

Professional qualifications: ACCA, CPA, CA, CFA

Job description

Overview

We are a high-growth Malaysian company with annual sales revenue of about MYR300 million, operating in Kuantan, Pahang (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.