Finance & Corporate Growth Lead

Private Advertiser; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to oversee the company’s financial management, budgeting, and governance. You will lead the finance team, develop policies, and drive business performance, ensuring timely reporting and strategic insight for management decisions.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in finance, with ACCA/CIMA/CPA considered an advantage, and strong capabilities in budgeting, forecasting, and ERP systems within multi-entity environments.

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent are an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting, preferably with experience in company setup, business expansion, corporate finance or multi-entity environments.
• Hands-on experience in setting up finance functions, establishing accounting processes, internal controls and financial reporting frameworks for new companies or business operations.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, management accounting, taxation and statutory compliance.
• Experience in cash flow management, business performance analysis and strategic financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the company’s overall financial management and business performance.
• Establish, implement and enhance finance processes, reporting structures, internal controls and financial policies.
• Provide financial insights, analysis and recommendations to support strategic planning.
• Monitor the company’s financial performance, profitability, cash flow and long-term sustainability.
• Lead the finance-related setup of new companies, subsidiaries or business entities.
• Manage company incorporation matters, finance system implementation and process establishment.
• Liaise with internal departments and external auditors, tax agents and bankers.
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team to achieve operational excellence.

Skills

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Budgeting & forecasting

Management accounting

Internal controls

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Education

ACCA/CIMA/CPA or equivalent (advantage)

Tools

Excel

ERP/accounting systems

Job description

Private Advertiser in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to oversee the company’s financial management, budgeting, and governance. You will lead the finance team, develop policies, and drive business performance, ensuring timely reporting and strategic insight for management decisions.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in finance, with ACCA/CIMA/CPA considered an advantage, and strong capabilities in budgeting, forecasting, and ERP systems within multi-entity environments.