Head of Finance

THAI ODYSSEY MANAGEMENT SERVICES SDN BHD; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Petaling Jaya is seeking an experienced Head of Finance. The ideal candidate will oversee financial planning, budgeting, and reporting, ensuring compliance with all statutory regulations. This role requires a Master or Degree in Accountancy and at least 5 years of experience in the retail industry. Strong leadership, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are essential. The candidate will drive strategic financial initiatives and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of working experience in the retail industry.
• Solid understanding of financial management and financial processes.
• Ability to build consensus and foster strong business relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee yearly financial planning cycle and monthly reporting.
• Ensure compliance with all accounting and statutory requirements.
• Responsible for taxation and statutory compliance matters.

Skills

Strong business acumen

Meticulous attention to detail

Adroit communication skills

Excellent people management skills

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Education

Master/Degree in Accountancy

Job description

Oversee and drive all facets of the yearly financial planning cycle, monthly reporting and strategic planning

Establish and ensure effective controls and process documentation in supporting financial business processes

Consolidation of functional budgets, cash flow projections, AP/AR, financial reporting, general ledgers, forecasting, budget management for Management’s review

Ensure compliance to risk management policies and standards established by regulators and the Group

Stakeholder management - good relationship with the investment community, government bodies, professional bodies etc.

Ensure compliance with all accounting & reporting requirements, at all levels of operations

Ensure efficient financial and operating controls for the group including internal audit and controls

Verify compliance with financial statutory norms, internal processes, procedures and controls

Responsible for taxation and any other statutory compliance related matters including statutory accounts preparation and tax submission

Review, monitor and implement internal controls and checks for effective payment mechanism

Liaison with auditor, tax consultants and bankers on credit facilities

Involved in recruitment, training and development of key finance talents

Job Requirements:

Master/Degree in Accountancy or any equivalent professional qualification

Minimum 5 years of working experience in retail industry

Strong business acumen and good working knowledge/exposure in retail industry

Meticulous, eye for details, solid understanding of financial management with in depth knowledge of financial processes

Ability to build consensus and foster superior business relationship with internal and external stakeholders

Adroit communication skills - spoken & written, interpersonal skills and adept presentation skills – especially in report presentation

Excellent people management skills with influential leadership skills

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Head of Finance?
• How many years' experience do you have with forecasting for businesses?
• How many years of taxation experience do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have in the retail industry?

Financial Planning & Analysis (Group Reporting)