Finance Director

BIG GRAIN CREDIT SDN. BHD.; Kuching; On-site; MYR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

BIG GRAIN CREDIT SDN. BHD. seeks a senior finance leader to oversee finance, treasury, tax, compliance and risk across Malaysia and international markets.

The role requires building a transparent, auditable framework for sustainable growth and cross-border operations. The candidate should have at least 10 years in finance leadership, with multinational, multi-currency experience and deep knowledge of AML/CFT, international tax and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, CIMA, MIA or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of experience in finance, treasury, audit, tax or compliance.
• At least 5 years in a Finance Director or equivalent senior leadership role.
• Experience in multinational, multi-currency or high-volume environments.
• Knowledge of banking compliance, AML/CFT, source-of-funds and internal controls.
• Experience in international tax, transfer pricing and cross-border transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Group’s finance, treasury, tax and compliance functions across multiple jurisdictions.
• Establish standardised accounting policies, financial procedures, approval authorities and management reporting systems.
• Manage cross-border fund movements, multi-currency cash flow, bank accounts and foreign exchange exposure.
• Ensure cross-border transactions have genuine commercial purposes, appropriate contracts and adequate source-of-funds documentation.
• Establish daily reconciliation controls for transactions, payments, refunds, payment channels and bank accounts.
• Oversee promotions, agent commissions, payment approvals and unusual or high-risk transactions.
• Manage relationships with banks, legal advisers, auditors and tax advisers on financial, tax and compliance matters.
• Oversee AML/CFT, KYC, transaction monitoring and broader financial risk management frameworks.
• Manage international tax matters, including transfer pricing, withholding tax and cross-border tax arrangements.
• Establish robust internal controls, anti-fraud procedures, audit processes and financial risk management frameworks.
• Build, manage and develop finance and compliance teams in Malaysia and overseas markets.
• Provide regular reports to the Board and senior management on financial performance, treasury positions and significant risks.

Skills

Leadership

Treasury management

Cross-border operations

Multi-currency experience

Internal controls

AML/CFT knowledge

Education

ACCA/CPA/ICAEW/CIMA/MIA qualification

Job description

We are seeking a senior finance leader to oversee the Group’s finance, treasury, tax, compliance and risk functions across Malaysia and international markets. This key management role covers cross-border treasury, banking, financial systems, international tax, internal controls and risk management, requiring experience in multinational, multi-currency or high-volume environments and the ability to build a transparent, traceable and auditable framework for sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the Group’s finance, treasury, tax and compliance functions across multiple jurisdictions.

Establish standardised accounting policies, financial procedures, approval authorities and management reporting systems.

Manage cross-border fund movements, multi-currency cash flow, bank accounts and foreign exchange exposure.

Ensure cross-border transactions are supported by genuine commercial purposes, appropriate contracts and adequate source-of-funds documentation.

Establish daily reconciliation controls for transactions, payments, refunds, payment channels and bank accounts.

Oversee promotions, agent commissions, payment approvals and unusual or high-risk transactions.

Manage relationships with banks, legal advisers, auditors and tax advisers on financial, tax and compliance matters.

Oversee AML/CFT, KYC, transaction monitoring and broader financial risk management frameworks.

Manage international tax matters, including transfer pricing, withholding tax and cross-border tax arrangements.

Establish robust internal controls, anti-fraud procedures, audit processes and financial risk management frameworks.

Build, manage and develop finance and compliance teams in Malaysia and overseas markets.

Provide regular reports to the Board and senior management on financial performance, treasury positions and significant risks.

Requirements

Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, CIMA, MIA or equivalent.

At least 10 years of experience in finance, treasury, audit, tax or compliance.

At least 5 years of experience as a Finance Director, Regional Head of Finance or in an equivalent senior leadership role.

Proven experience managing multinational, multi-currency or high-volume transaction environments.

Strong understanding of banking compliance, AML/CFT, source-of-funds requirements and internal controls.

Strong knowledge of international taxation, transfer pricing and cross-border transaction documentation.

Practical experience establishing financial systems, management processes and internal control frameworks.

Excellent leadership, analytical, judgement and problem-solving skills.

Willingness to travel internationally as required to support the Group’s operations.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in the following areas will have an advantage:

Fintech, payment platforms, digital entertainment or other regulated industries.

Banking, e-wallets, payment gateways or customer wallet management.

Big Four audit, forensic accounting, risk advisory or international tax.

Cross-border operations involving Malaysia or Southeast Asia.

High-volume payments, refunds and automated reconciliation systems.