Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Private Advertiser; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead the finance function and support strategic growth in Malaysia. The CFO will report to the Managing Director and work closely with the Board on financial strategy, funding, investments and corporate exercises.

The role requires 20+ years in accounting, finance or corporate finance, with hands-on experience in corporate exercises and public-listed company exposure.

Qualifications

• Strong financial leadership experience at senior level.
• Proven treasury management and corporate finance expertise.
• Deep knowledge of Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) and Bursa Malaysia requirements.
• Ability to engage with the Board and senior management on financial strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Group's finance, accounting, treasury, taxation and FP&A functions.
• Advise MD and Board on financial strategy, capital allocation and opportunities.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting and performance reviews across the Group.
• Oversee consolidated financial statements, quarterly results and annual report disclosures.
• Lead corporate exercises including fundraising, M&A, disposals and restructuring.
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, working capital, borrowings and treasury investments.
• Develop and coach the finance team.

Skills

Financial leadership

Treasury management

MFRS knowledge

Board liaison

Education

ACCA/ICAEW/CPA/CIMA

MIA membership

Job description

An established group listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead its finance function and support its strategic growth. Reporting to the Managing Director, the CFO will work closely with the Board and senior management on financial strategy, business performance, funding, investments and corporate exercises.

Key responsibilities

Lead the Group's finance, accounting, treasury, taxation and financial planning functions.

Advise the Managing Director and Board on financial strategy, capital allocation and business opportunities.

Drive annual budgeting, forecasting and performance reviews across the Group.

Evaluate business profitability, cost efficiency and investment returns, and recommend improvements.

Oversee the timely preparation of consolidated financial statements, quarterly results, management accounts and financial disclosures for the annual report.

Ensure compliance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards, Bursa Malaysia Main Market requirements and applicable statutory obligations.

Present financial results, forecasts and significant financial matters to the Board and relevant Board committees.

Lead the evaluation, structuring and execution of corporate exercises, including fundraising, private placements, rights issues, acquisitions, disposals and corporate restructuring.

Manage Group cash flow, liquidity, working capital, borrowings and treasury investments.

Lead, coach and develop the finance team.

About you

A recognised professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, ICAEW, CPA, CIMA or equivalent, and membership with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA).

A minimum of 20 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance and corporate finance, including substantial experience in senior financial leadership.

Experience in a Malaysian public listed company is essential, preferably as a CFO, Finance Director or Group Financial Controller.

Proven hands‑on experience in leading and executing corporate exercises, including fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, disposals and corporate restructuring.

Strong knowledge of MFRS, group consolidation, Bursa Malaysia Main Market requirements and corporate governance.

Demonstrated experience in treasury management, financing negotiations, financial modelling and investment evaluation.

Strong commercial judgement, analytical ability and negotiation skills.

Ability to engage confidently with the Board, senior management, bankers, auditors and professional advisers.

High integrity, strong leadership and a hands‑on approach to managing the Group's finance function.