Head of Finance & Accounts

CITAGLOBAL BERHAD; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

CITAGLOBAL BERHAD in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Finance & Accounts Manager (Department Lead) to head the finance and accounting function, ensuring sound financial governance and regulatory compliance. You will oversee treasury, reporting and strategic financial insights to support management decisions.

The role requires an established finance professional with leadership experience, strong MFRS knowledge and the ability to independently manage financial operations in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with a recognised professional qualification (ICAEW/ACCA/CPA/CIMA/MICPA or equivalent).
• Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance and financial management.
• At least 5 years as Finance Manager or Head of Finance with leadership responsibility.
• Proven track record in independently managing full-spectrum financial operations, treasury, reporting and controls.
• Experience in financial services, lending or regulated industries preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MFRS, taxation, financial reporting, treasury management and corporate financial governance.
• Advanced Excel skills, financial analysis, modelling, and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial performance management.
• Oversee accounting operations, closing, reconciliations, payables/receivables and statutory reporting.
• Ensure timely preparation of management accounts and financial statements under MFRS.
• Analyze performance, identify variances and advise management.

Skills

Financial leadership

Treasury management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Financial governance

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with a recognised professional qualification (ICAEW/ACCA/CPA/CIMA/MICPA or equivalent)

Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance and financial management

5+ years as Finance Manager/Head of Finance with leadership responsibility

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

CITAGLOBAL BERHAD in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Finance & Accounts Manager (Department Lead) to head the finance and accounting function, ensuring sound financial governance and regulatory compliance. You will oversee treasury, reporting and strategic financial insights to support management decisions.

The role requires an established finance professional with leadership experience, strong MFRS knowledge and the ability to independently manage financial operations in a regulated environment.