Executive Assistant to the GCFO

Telekom Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a trusted officer to support the GCFO, with a focus on managing high-priority initiatives and ensuring efficient office functions. Candidates should have a degree in finance or accounting and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This role involves oversight and coordination of financial documentation to ensure compliance with corporate governance and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years in relevant roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination of cross-functional teams to gather insights and address issues.
• Review and validate financial documents and strategic papers.
• Provide ongoing updates to the GCFO on the status of initiatives.

Job description

ABOUT THE JOB

Serves as a trusted officer to the GCFO, ensuring that the office functions efficiently. This position plays a key role in managing high-priority initiatives, projects and business interactions across the organisation.

Additionally, the role facilitates the review and validation of critical documents, strategic papers and financial reports, ensuring that decisions are well-informed, approval is timely, aligned with organisational goals and in compliance with regulatory standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Internal & External Stakeholder Liaison

• Lead the coordination of cross-functional teams to gather insights and address issues to facilitate GCFO’s decision‑making processes.

Oversight & Approval Facilitation

• Review and validate financial documents and strategic papers ensuring all submissions align with corporate objectives, governance frameworks, and regulatory standards before final approval.

Projects & Initiatives

• Specific assignments or initiatives assigned by the GCFO, ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and in line with strategic priorities. Provide ongoing updates to the GCFO on the status of these initiatives, ensuring transparency and alignment.

CANDIDATE MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field
• A minimum of 5 years in relevant roles

WE VALUE

• Proven experience in Financial Management and Reporting, Strategic Planning, Project Management, as well as Governance and Compliance.
• Professional accounting certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, ICAEW) is a strong advantage.

LOCATION

• TM Annexe 2, Telekom Malaysia Berhad, Jalan Pantai Baharu, Kuala Lumpur.