Head of Finance

THAI ODYSSEY MANAGEMENT SERVICES SDN BHD; Selangor; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Selangor is seeking a seasoned financial manager to oversee financial planning, reporting, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in the retail sector, a degree in Accountancy, and strong communication and leadership skills. You will be responsible for establishing financial controls, managing budgets, and ensuring regulatory compliance while fostering relationships with stakeholders. This position promises a dynamic role in a reputable firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the retail industry.
• Strong working knowledge of financial processes.
• Ability to foster relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee yearly financial planning and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with accounting and reporting standards.
• Manage internal audit and financial controls.

Skills

Financial management

Stakeholder management

Risk compliance

Taxation knowledge

Excellent communication

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