JV Finance Leader: Strategy, Systems & Growth

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Finance Leader to manage the full finance function for a new joint venture. You will oversee general ledger, AR/AP, cash flow, and closing, while preparing management reports and board papers.

You will drive internal controls, policy development, and budgeting, reporting to shareholders and the JV board. You will bring 5–8 years in finance with 2+ in a supervisory role, strong Malaysia accounting knowledge, ERP experience (SAP/Oracle), and a pragmatic, results-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional qualification (CPA/ACCA/CIMA) preferred.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience, including 2+ years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysia accounting, taxation and financial regulations.
• Manufacturing experience and palm oil industry exposure is a plus.
• Hands-on with ERP/accounting systems (SAP/Oracle).
• Finance-IT collaboration and system implementation experience.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced JV/start-up environment.
• Be part of a new joint venture with strong backing from two parent companies.

Responsibilities

• Lead full spectrum of finance functions: GL, AR/AP, cash flow, month/year-end closing.
• Prepare monthly management reports, financial statements, and variance analysis.
• Prepare board/exco papers as needed.
• Ensure compliance with MFRS/IFRS and local statutory requirements.
• Develop and implement financial policies, internal controls, and procedures.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Manage commodity risks and oversee CAPEX for large projects.
• Collaborate with JV shareholders to align financials with strategy.
• Provide financial insights to support growth, investments, and cost control.
• Support feasibility studies, pricing, and project cost analysis.
• Partner with IT to design accounting systems, ERP, and reporting tools.
• Lead finance digitalization: automation, data integration, and process efficiency.
• Ensure data governance and cybersecurity for financial systems.
• Mentor accounting staff and build a capable finance team.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Budgeting

ERP systems

MFRS/IFRS

Taxation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Finance Leader to manage the full finance function for a new joint venture. You will oversee general ledger, AR/AP, cash flow, and closing, while preparing management reports and board papers.

You will drive internal controls, policy development, and budgeting, reporting to shareholders and the JV board. You will bring 5–8 years in finance with 2+ in a supervisory role, strong Malaysia accounting knowledge, ERP experience (SAP/Oracle), and a pragmatic, results-driven