Head of Finance

AEON INSURANCE BROKERS (M) SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Finance Head to oversee finance operations, ensuring compliance and strong reporting. The role involves leading budgeting and forecasting processes, providing performance insights, and managing key stakeholders. The ideal candidate must have a degree in Accounting or Finance, with over 8 years of experience in finance, strong knowledge of financial operations, and exceptional stakeholder management skills. This is a critical position to support strategic initiatives and drive financial discipline.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in finance, preferably in audit or commercial finance.
• Strong hands-on knowledge in financial reporting and analysis.
• Experience in managing audit, tax, and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance operations, ensuring compliance and reporting accuracy.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Manage relationships with key external stakeholders.

Skills

Financial accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Financial modeling

Communication

Education

Degree in Accounting / Finance / Business

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

The Finance Head will oversee the company’s finance operations, ensuring strong financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, and audit readiness. In addition, this role will support the CEO and department heads by providing performance insights, driving budgeting and forecasting discipline, supporting strategic initiatives, and managing key internal and external stakeholders.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

1) Financial Accounting & Reporting (Core Finance Ownership)

Lead end-to-end finance operations including GL, AP/AR, fixed assets, and month-end closing.

Ensure timely and accurate preparation of management accounts, financial statements, and performance reports.

Maintain accounting accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards and statutory requirements.

Manage cashflow planning, working capital, and payment discipline.

Establish and strengthen internal controls, approval matrix, and finance policies.

2) Budgeting, Forecasting & Management Reporting

Lead annual budget planning, periodic forecasting, and business performance reviews.

Monitor variances and provide clear explanations and corrective actions to stakeholders.

Develop KPIs and dashboards covering profitability, cost efficiency, margin, productivity, and cashflow.

Support management with scenario planning and sensitivity analysis.

3) Stakeholder & Business Management

Work with key stakeholders across the business (Operations, Sales, Product, IT, HR) to support planning and execution.

Translate financial data into clear business insights for non-finance stakeholders.

Support commercial negotiations and partner/vendor discussions from a finance perspective.

Manage external stakeholders including auditors, tax agents, bankers, regulators, and group finance teams.

4) Compliance, Audit & Governance

Ensure compliance with tax, statutory, and regulatory reporting requirements. (RPT, RRPT)

Manage annual audit process and ensure timely completion with minimal audit findings.

Ensure adherence to governance standards and financial control requirements.

Identify key risks and recommend mitigation actions.

5) Strategic & Commercial Finance Support

Support business case preparation for new initiatives, investments, partnerships, and product expansion.

Conduct financial modelling for pricing, ROI, profitability, and cost-benefit evaluation.

Provide industry and market insights to guide leadership decisions.

Support long-term planning including expansion strategy and capital planning.

6) Process Improvement & Digital Enablement

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline finance processes and improve efficiency.

Enhance automation and reporting through accounting systems and dashboards.

Improve data accuracy, reporting structure, and documentation to support scalable growth.

Requirements (Qualification & Experience)

Degree in Accounting / Finance / Business or equivalent.

8+ years of relevant experience in finance (audit + commercial finance is an advantage).

Strong hands‑on knowledge in financial accounting, reporting, budgeting, and analysis. (Group consolidation, RPT/RRPT requirements, e‑invoicing, and stamp duty regulations)

Experience managing audit, tax, and external stakeholders.

Exposure to industries such as insurance, financial services, fintech, or services is preferred.

Technical Skills

Strong accounting and reporting fundamentals.

Budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling skills.

Strong Excel skills: accounting system experience is a plus.

Stakeholder & Leadership Skills

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Able to influence business decisions with data and structured reasoning.

Leadership maturity to drive accountability across teams.

Comfortable presentation to senior management/Board.

Business & Commercial Mindset

Strong commercial awareness and ability to link finance to business outcomes.

Proactive, analytical, and solution driven.

Able to work in a fast‑moving and evolving environment.

Personal Attributes

High integrity and strong ownership mindset.

Hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and disciplined.

Proactive problem solver with good judgement.

Strong resilience and ability to manage pressure.

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