Head of Finance Department

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Flat decision-making structure

Meritocracy and performance culture

In-house and external training

Growth industry exposure

Opportunity to head a department

Mutual fund group experience

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a dynamic Head of Department in our finance unit to oversee NAV calculations, monthly fund accounts and cash management. This role requires leading a team, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulator guidelines, and driving financial performance across funds.

The ideal candidate holds an accounting degree with a professional qualification (ACCA/CPA/MICPA/CIMA), plus strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and people-management skills.
• Solid understanding of financial reporting and controls.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Ability to multi-task and deliver under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily NAV calculations for unit trust funds and monthly fund accounts.
• Ensure financial statements and fund reports comply with accounting standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Manage budgets, cash flow projections and optimize returns on surplus cash.
• Oversee tax matters for the company and funds and strengthen internal controls.
• Lead department workflows and liaise with auditors, tax agents and regulators.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Communication

Education

Accounting degree

ACCA/CPA/MICPA/CIMA

Job description

We are a growing Unit Trust Management Company and are looking for a dynamic individual with experience to fill a head of department role. The company has a culture of partnership and open communication. The role allows for autonomy and the opportunity of building a department.

Key Responsibilities

Oversight of daily Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations for unit trust funds, monthly fund accounts and cashflow.

Ensuring financial statements and fund reportscomply with accounting standards, Securities Commission (SC) guidelines and FiMM’s IMS.

Manage budgets, cash flow projections and optimize returns on surplus cash.

Overseetax matters for both the company and funds while improving internal controls and management reporting systems.

To lead department workflows and liaise with external partners (auditors, tax agents, regulator and Company Secretary).

Qualifications

The individual should possessa degree in accounting and/or professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, MICPA, CIMA).

Well-versed in Financial Reporting Standards, tax regulations and unit trust guidelines.

Experience in managing a team or department in finance.

Possess strong interpersonal, managerial and communication skills.

Ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package and other incentives.
• A flat decision‑making structure based on consensus building.
• A culture of meritocracy and performance.
• In‑house and external training.
• Opportunity to work in a growth industry (fund management).
• Opportunity to head a department plus promotion prospects.
• To be part of a growing mutual fund group

Location

Our office is accessible by public transportation.