Chief Financial Officer / Financial Controller

Private Advertiser; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser seeks a seasoned finance leader to oversee group financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance across jurisdictions. You will drive internal controls, risk management, and liaise with auditors and regulators while building a high-performing finance team.

The role requires ACCA or equivalent, a degree in accounting, and 15 years of hands-on experience in similar capacity. You will lead strategic initiatives and ensure Bursa Malaysia and tax compliance across all jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• At least a Degree in Accounting and ACCA or equivalent with 15 years’ hand-on experiences in similar capacity.
• Proven leadership experience with strong strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities, business acumen, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Well-versed in financial reporting standards, Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements, corporate governance, taxation and other relevant regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely financial reporting, statutory reporting, Bursa announcement, internal controls, risk management reports and annual budget of the Group to the management team and the Board.
• Oversee the Group’s local and multiple jurisdictions finance operations, accounting practices, including budgets, tax planning and audit functions.
• Analysis on financial data of the Group, business units and subsidiaries.
• Lead, drive and coach a team of finance personnel to achieve finance department target and reporting timeline.
• Ensure annual audits are carried out effectively and efficiently for all jurisdictions and all regulatory requirements are met regarding the Group’s financial affairs.
• Prepare annual report including financial statements, tax returns and other required regulatory returns of all jurisdictions.
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting standard, Bursa Listing Requirements and tax related regulations, statutory laws and filing requirements in all jurisdictions.
• Establish and implement the Group’s finance policies and procedures, maintain internal control systems
• Drive the initiatives aimed at simplifying and automating the finance operation processes and reports
• Management of all scopes of finance function including corporate finance, accounting systems, taxation, regular budget consolidation and forecasting
• Working closely with management and executive teams to share reports and analysis findings on financial and operational performance of the Group
• Effective cash flow management, including managing foreign exchange dealings or hedging, interest rates exposure and fund raising
• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, statutory bodies, bankers, company secretary and other relevant third parties on audit, tax, banking and legal matters.
• Other duties and assignments as instructed by superiors from time to time.
• To comply to all requirements of ISO (inclusive of all standards approved by the Management) and to adhere to general safety practices, standard operating procedure, work instructions, policies and guidelines provided by the company.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Corporate finance

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Accounting

ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Provide accurate and timely financial reporting, statutory reporting, Bursa announcement, internal controls, risk management reports and annual budget of the Group to the management team and the Board;

Oversee the Group’s local and multiple jurisdictions finance operations, accounting practices, including budgets, tax planning and audit functions;

Analysis on financial data of the Group, business units and subsidiaries;

Lead, drive and coach a team of finance personnel to achieve finance department target and reporting timeline;

Ensure annual audits are carried out effectively and efficiently for all jurisdictions and all regulatory requirements are met regarding the Group’s financial affairs;

Prepare annual report including financial statements, tax returns and other required regulatory returns of all jurisdictions;

Ensure compliance with financial reporting standard, Bursa Listing Requirements and tax related regulations, statutory laws and filing requirements in all jurisdictions;

Establish and implement the Group’s finance policies and procedures, maintain internal control systems

Drive the initiatives aimed at simplifying and automating the finance operation processes and reports

Management of all scopes of finance function including corporate finance, accounting systems, taxation, regular budget consolidation and forecasting

Working closely with management and executive teams to share reports and analysis findings on financial and operational performance of the Group

Effective cash flow management, including managing foreign exchange dealings or hedging, interest rates exposure and fund raising

Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, statutory bodies, bankers, company secretary and other relevant third parties on audit, tax, banking and legal matters.

Other duties and assignments as instructed by superiors from time to time.

To comply to all requirements of ISO (inclusive of all standards approved by the Management) and to adhere to general safety practices, standard operating procedure, work instructions, policies and guidelines provided by the company.

Requirements:

At least Degree in Accounting, and possess professional certifications such as ACCA or equivalent with 15 years’ hand-on experiences in similar capacity.

Proven leadership experience with strong strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities, business acumen, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Well-versed in financial reporting standards, Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements, corporate governance, taxation and other relevant regulatory requirements.

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with the Board of Directors, shareholders, investors, auditors, bankers and regulatory authorities.

Hands-on, results-oriented and self-motivated, with the ability to lead and develop high-performing finance teams.

Strong analytical, planning and financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and corporate finance.

Excellent multitasking, organizational and decision-making abilities, with a high level of integrity and professionalism.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic and challenging business environment.