Head, Reporting & Taxation

Cagamas Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Malaysia seeks a dynamic leader to oversee statutory reporting, corporate taxation, treasury accounting, and capital management. The role demands at least 7 years of experience in financial institutions or audit firms, and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a professional qualification. Join us for a collaborative work environment with growth potential.

Benefits

Opportunity to lead critical finance functions

Engage in strategic projects

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in financial institutions and/or audit firms.
• Familiarity with Islamic and conventional banking systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and review of annual financial statements, ensure compliance with MFRS standards.
• Manage corporate tax returns and oversee Zakat submissions.
• Drive MFRS implementation projects and support Islamic finance initiatives.
• Provide accounting solutions for treasury products and review reconciliations.
• Prepare and review capital adequacy ratios for board discussions.
• Manage annual rating processes with Moody's and ensure timely reporting.

Skills

Strong MFRS knowledge

Understanding of financial services

Excellent communication and analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent

Professional qualification (ACCA, ICAEW, CPA or similar)

Job description

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Join Cagamas, Malaysia’s leading financial institution, and play a pivotal role in shaping our financial reporting and taxation strategies. We are seeking a dynamic leader to oversee statutory reporting, corporate taxation, Islamic finance, treasury accounting, and capital management functions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Statutory Reporting

• Lead preparation and review of annual and interim financial statements, liaise with external auditors, and ensure compliance with MFRS standards.
• Manage corporate tax returns, liaise with regulators, and oversee Zakat submissions.

Business Partnering & Transformation

• Drive MFRS implementation projects, support Islamic finance initiatives, and champion system upgrades for reporting efficiency.

Treasury Accounting

• Provide accounting solutions for treasury products, review reconciliations, and hedge accounting documentation.
• Oversee documentation and regulatory liaison for transfer pricing and shared service allocations.

Capital Management

• Prepare and review capital adequacy ratios and support CFO in board-level discussions.

Rating Agency & Statistical Reporting

• Manage annual rating processes with Moody’s, RAM, MARC, and ensure timely reporting to BNM and Jabatan Perangkaan Malaysia.

Leadership & Governance

• Coach and manage a team, support CFO in board matters, and drive automation and internal control improvements.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent
• Professional qualification (ACCA, ICAEW, CPA or similar)

Experience

• Minimum 7 years in financial institutions and/or audit firms

Skills

• Strong MFRS knowledge
• Understanding of financial services, treasury products, hedge accounting, and BNM guidelines
• Familiarity with Islamic and conventional banking systems
• Excellent communication and analytical skills

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead critical finance functions in a dynamic organization.
• Engage in strategic projects and transformation initiatives.
• Collaborative work environment with growth potential.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps in the selection process.