Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

EC Excel Wire Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide strategic financial stewardship. The role involves overseeing accounting and financial systems, managing compliance with regulations, and leading a finance team. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and professional qualifications like ACCA or CPA. This is an opportunity to play a crucial role in guiding the company's financial strategies and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, or equivalent needed.
• Familiarity with Malaysian regulatory framework is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial systems to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Manage group consolidation and regulatory reporting.
• Advise CEO on financial planning and growth strategies.

Skills

Financial reporting

Tax planning

Internal controls

Risk management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional accounting qualifications (ACCA, CPA, etc.)

Job description

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.

Key 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.

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