Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

EC Excel Wire; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee financial stewardship and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will lead financial reporting and analysis while advising the CEO and Board on business strategies. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance and appropriate professional accounting certifications. This role requires high integrity and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualifications: ACCA, ICAEW, CPA, MICPA, CIMA, CFA or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Bursa Malaysia requirements, MFRS, and Malaysian regulatory framework.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting, reporting, and financial systems to ensure accuracy.
• Lead the preparation and release of quarterly and annual announcements.
• Manage group consolidation and ensure timely statutory reporting.
• Drive tax planning and compliance to support business performance.
• Manage audit processes ensuring transparency and compliance.

Skills

Financial stewardship

Internal controls

Risk management

Financial reporting

Tax planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Professional accounting qualifications (ACCA, CPA, etc.)

Job description

Overview

Position Overview: As a key member of the executive leadership team, the CFO provides strategic financial stewardship and is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in line with statutory and listing requirements. The CFO drives financial planning and analysis, strengthens internal controls, risk management, and corporate governance, and serves as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting, reporting, and financial systems to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance.
• Lead the preparation and timely release of quarterly, half-year, and annual announcements in line with Bursa Malaysia requirements.
• Manage group consolidation and ensure timely statutory and regulatory reporting.
• Drive tax planning, compliance, and optimisation to support sustainable business performance.
• Manage internal and external audit processes, ensuring transparency and effective compliance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team to drive accountability, collaboration, and performance excellence.
• Advise the CEO and Board on financial planning, business performance, and growth strategies.
• Support corporate exercises such as mergers & acquisitions, acquisition valuations, due diligence, and strategic partnerships.
• Implement and enhance internal controls to safeguard assets and mitigate risks.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualifications: ACCA, ICAEW, CPA, MICPA, CIMA, CFA or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Bursa Malaysia requirements, MFRS, and Malaysian regulatory framework.
• High integrity, professionalism, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.