Manager Corporate Finance

MISC Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MISC Group in Kuala Lumpur is looking for an experienced professional in Corporate Finance to manage financing initiatives, ensure compliance with loan covenants, and provide guidance in corporate finance practices.

The ideal candidate will have 10-12 years of experience in finance or treasury, particularly in project financing, along with a degree in Accounting or Finance. Strong negotiation skills and a proven track record in raising funds are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 10 - 12 years of working experience in Finance/Treasury/Accounting.
• Experience in Corporate Finance and Treasury functions.
• Proven record in raising and closing financing.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate exercise (bonds issuance or corporate term loans).
• Prepare proposal paper to management for financing exercise.
• Plan and manage loan covenants compliance.

Skills

Corporate Finance

Treasury Management

Project Financing

Financial Modeling

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Job description

Funding Requirements

• Manage corporate exercise (bonds issuance or corporate term loans) and financing initiatives (for project financing) undertaken by MISC Group of Companies. The task includes:
• Compile and evaluate proposals from banks for project financing or corporate term loan from response to Request for Proposals (RFP);
• Ensure necessary Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Foreign Exchange Administration (FEA) rulings are met;
• Propose the most tax efficient financing structure per Tax’s advice;
• Prepare proposal paper to management or Board of Directors in seeking approval for the financing exercise;
• Discuss with Company Secretary on the debt equity structure and the type of equity (i.e. 100% ordinary shares or a mixture of ordinary shares with preference shares) and assist Business Unit in setting up a new Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) company.
• Review and negotiate the Term Sheet and loan documentation with Legal and lenders.
• Evaluate finance proposals.
• Review cash flows
• Complete conditions precedent and conditions subsequent to …
• Manage the inter-company loans with subsidiaries and joint venture companies in supporting their project and working capital requirements.
• Negotiate Terms and conditions with subsidiaries
• Liaise with Legal team in finalizing the inter-co loan agreements
• Assist Head in the Financing Plan exercise in terms of:
• Economic outlook or SWAT analysis;
• Key Performance Business Indicators (KPBIs);
• Lead the CF team in preparing the loan schedule based on the DE structure of project; and
• Manage the development of financial models for Business Units/ subsidiaries which includes financing structure for planned and existing projects to support Head in achieving optimum funding for the Group’s investment or projects.

Corporate Finance Advisory

• Support Head in corporate exercises and/or special projects with respect to:
• funding strategy/options (to meet the requirements of Bid/Tender document on potential business venture(s)) or
• capital structure for the MISC Group and subsidiaries in existing and new ventures through the development of financial models and/or funding plans to support financing proposals and tender bid submissions respectively.

Initial Credit Ratings Review (MISC Group of Companies)

• Manage the rating exercise by rating agencies (international and/or local), in collaboration with the Group Accounts section, to facilitate fundraising via the Debt Capital Market.

Loan Administration (MISC Group of Companies)

• Plan and manage MISC Group’s loan/ borrowings covenants (qualitative and quantitative) to ensure compliance with external loan covenants and loan administration policies/ requirements (both management and statutory-related).
• Review the compliance documents before submission.
• Manage the loan administration (reporting aspect) for all external and inter-company loans.
• Review the quarterly reports for submission to BNM.
• Lead discussions with the Agent Bank during any potential waiver request exercises in the event of a breach to covenants.

People Development

• Provide specific guidance and motivation to drive the development of a ready pool of capable and competent Corporate Finance professionals to best support the Group’s business growth and operational needs

Experience & Requirements

• At least 10 - 12 years of working experience in Finance/ Treasury/ Accounting.
• Experience in Corporate Finance and Treasury functions in particular project financing.
• Experience in oil & gas or energy sector.
• Proven record in raising and closing financing.
• Degree in Accounting/ Finance/ Economics or other related professional qualifications.