Head of Finance Operation (Shariah Lending)

Randstad (Schweiz) AG; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Malaysia seeks a Head of Finance Operation specializing in Shariah Lending. This role involves managing financial compliance, regulatory reporting, and strategic financial planning to support the company's growth initiatives. The ideal candidate should have considerable experience in finance with strong analytical and communication skills. The position presents an exciting opportunity for a passionate and results-oriented finance professional to contribute to a dynamic and evolving industry.

Qualifications

• 10 years Finance experience with a focus on shariah lending.
• Strong regulatory reporting knowledge and business sense.
• Excellent analytical skills and strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Establish processes for financial and regulatory reporting.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting for growth objectives.
• Provide financial insights for management decision making.

Skills

Financial compliance

Data mining

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

Job description

Head of Finance Operation (Shariah Lending)

Onsite

About the Client

Enable seamless cross-border payments and digital financial services for businesses and consumers worldwide. Through innovative technology and strategic partnerships, they empower global commerce with secure, efficient, and inclusive solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial and Regulatory Reporting:

• Establish processes and controls for financial and regulatory reporting
• Handling all aspects of Finance related regulatory reporting to ensure financial compliance with regulations
• Provide oversight over the daily Finance related regulatory reporting process to ensure timely and accurate submission of regulatory reports, survey and disclosure requirements
• Work with finance operations shared services team to ensure timely reporting for both internal and external reporting as well as audits.
• Drive and coordinate with various stakeholders on implementing new and /or revised Finance related regulatory and financial reporting requirements
• Liaise with regulators on Finance related regulatory reporting matters
• Conduct analysis, assess and advise the financial and capital impact on the changes in regulatory requirements and vice versa impact of business strategy on regulatory requirements

FP&A:

• Budgeting and forecasting on short, medium and long-term financial projections to achieve the Company’s growth objectives and initiatives.
• Leading the annual budgeting process, including capital expenditure planning, cost efficiency and operational productivity analysis.
• Strong ability to articulate and present financial data and strategies to senior management.
• Deliver relevant and consistent accounting and management information together with the right analytical insights to help the management in their decision making as well as understanding the underlying financials
• Monitor the business performance and help business to understand the trends, variances and underlying drivers for the same
• Support the business decisioning process by providing essential analytical skills, financial models where required
• Work with Central FP&A Finance team on regular financial reviews and reporting matters
• Participate in new products analysis while providing strategic financial inputs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• 10 years Finance experience and with experience in sharia lending is a MUST
• Good command of spoken and written English
• Experience in Financial reporting, FP&A & Regulatory reporting
• Strong business sense and insight in fintech or financial services, solid financial accounting and regulatory reporting knowledge, and strong data mining and analysis skills
• Experience with liquidity, funding, capital and cashflow management is a plus
• Passionate, Self- driven, independent, hands-on and result-oriented person
• Team player, agile with strong adaptability and resistance to pressure
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to envision and execute innovative solutions in a rapidly evolving industry.

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidate will be notified

For more information, you may reach out to Jamie at her email [e-mail] text her at [phone] (WhatsApp message only)