Chief Financial Officer (IPO)

Randstad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global recruitment firm is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This executive role requires a proven ability in managing the financial strategy and execution for IPO and post-IPO success. The ideal candidate will possess over 15 years of financial leadership, including experience overseeing compliance, investor relations, and multi-regional finance functions. The candidate should be well-versed in international financial standards and demonstrate exceptional leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Proven track record through a successful IPO process on a major exchange.
• Substantial post-IPO experience managing public company operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the company's IPO strategy.
• Establish a world-class finance function for public company management.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

CPA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent professional qualification

MBA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Job Details Job Description: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - IPO & Post-IPO Focus Executive Summary. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be a critical executive leadership role based in Malaysia, responsible for the entire financial strategy, management, and direction of the company across the APAC and European regions. The most essential requirement for this role is demonstrated success in leading a company through a full Initial Public Offering (IPO) process, followed by robust experience in establishing and managing a public company finance function (Post-IPO). The ideal candidate will have direct experience with IPOs on major exchanges such as Bursa Malaysia (Bursa), Singapore Exchange (SGX), or Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX).

Key Responsibilities

1. IPO Leadership and Execution

• IPO Strategy: Lead, plan, and execute the company’s full IPO journey, including setting financial timelines, structuring the capital raise, and managing prospectus preparation.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all financial aspects meet the stringent regulatory requirements of the targeted exchange (Bursa, SGX, or HKEX) and securities commissions.
• Advisor Management: Act as the primary liaison and coordinate the work streams between the company, underwriters, investment banks, legal counsel, and external auditors throughout the IPO process.
• Investor Relations (IR): Work closely with the CEO to establish the initial investor relations strategy, including crafting the financial narrative for potential investors and managing roadshows.

2. Post-IPO and Public Company Management

• Public Company Reporting: Establish and lead a world-class finance function capable of delivering timely, accurate, and complex financial reporting and disclosures required of a listed entity.
• Corporate Governance: Implement and enforce rigorous corporate governance structures, internal controls, and compliance programs (e.g., SOX compliance, MMLR) appropriate for a listed MNC.
• Stakeholder Trust: Maintain high transparency and credibility with investors, analysts, the Board, and regulatory bodies.
• Capital Management: Manage the capital structure, debt financing, and post-IPO fundraising activities to support future growth and investment strategies.

3. Strategic Financial Direction & Regional Oversight

• Strategy & Planning: Serve as a strategic business partner to the CEO and Board, developing long-term financial strategies, operating plans, and capital allocation decisions to drive regional and global growth.
• Regional Management: Oversee all finance, accounting, treasury, and tax operations across the company’s APAC and European entities, ensuring standardization and alignment with global strategy.
• Performance & Control: Drive financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budgeting, and forecasting cycles, establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor business performance and control costs effectively.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics. CPA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent professional accounting qualification is mandatory. An MBA is highly preferred.
• Core Experience (Mandatory):
  • Minimum 15 years of progressive financial leadership experience.
  • Proven track record of success as the lead finance executive (CFO/VP Finance) through at least one successful IPO process on a major stock exchange (Bursa, SGX, HKEX, or similar international exchange).
  • Substantial post-IPO experience managing public company reporting, compliance, and investor relations.
  • Demonstrated experience managing finance across multiple international jurisdictions (APAC and/or Europe required).
• Technical Expertise:
  • Deep expertise in international financial reporting standards (IFRS is essential; US GAAP experience is highly beneficial).
  • Strong knowledge of corporate governance and regulatory compliance for listed companies.
  • Fluency in large-scale ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and financial consolidation tools.
• Leadership & Soft Skills: Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to build and mentor high‑performing, multi‑cultural teams. Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills to interact effectively with the Board, investors, and C‑suite executives.

If you are keen on this role, do apply via this link or reach out to bryant at 0164140218.

Skills: no additional skills required.

Qualification: no additional qualifications required.

Education: Bachelor Degree.

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