Specialist, Finance Governance

Fairview International School; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview International School is seeking a skilled financial governance professional to manage and shape finance governance at the Group level. This role will own the finance governance discipline, ensuring compliance and clarity in financial decisions across the board.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, lead inputs into Board papers, and act as the central authority on financial governance and risk. A strong background in finance or audit is essential, along with excellent attention to detail and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Strong grounding in finance, audit, risk, or governance within complex organizations.
• Comfort working across functions and engaging senior stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail paired with practical, commercial judgment.
• Comfort operating with ambiguity and defining structure where none exists.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Finance's first line of defense for governance discipline.
• Shape how financial decisions are structured, approved, and controlled across the Group.
• Lead Finance inputs into Board and committee papers.
• Act as central authority on financial governance and risk.

Skills

Finance

Risk management

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Overview

• PayNet is transitioning from a single-entity mindset to a multi-entity, multi-stakeholder financial ecosystem.
• Governance expectations from Board, regulators, and shareholders are increasing in complexity and scrutiny.
• Finance must move beyond control execution into shaping decisions, structures, and risk posture.
• The role defines how financial decisions are structured, approved, and governed across the Group.

TL; DR

• Own and shape finance governance across PayNet at Group level.
• Act as a trusted governance partner to Finance and stakeholders.
• Develop judgment in how financial decisions are framed, approved, and controlled.
• Build governance discipline that scales with PayNet’s expansion.

Why This Role Matters

• Weak execution at this layer creates governance gaps and late escalations.
• Strong governance directly impacts Board confidence, regulator trust, and shareholder alignment.
• Strong execution enables smoother Board processes, clearer approvals, and reduced risk.
• This role develops judgment through real governance exposure, not back‑office policy work.

What You Will Actually Do

• Serve as Finance's first line of defence for governance discpline, ensuring the Finance scorecard, policies, and operating procedures are current, coherent, and consistently applied.
• Own Finance governance across the Group, shaping how financial decisions are structured, approved, and controlled across Board, committees, and management.
• Lead Finance inputs into Board and committee papers, defining decision narratives, surfacing trade-offs, and strengthening approval clarity.
• Act as central authority on financial governance and risk, aligning regulator-facing matters, new entity setups, and emerging financial risks with a clear, consistent position.

Examples of This Role in Practice

• Shaping the financial narrative, risk framing, and approval pathway when a capital investment proposal lacks sufficient clarity for Board decision-making.
• Evaluating trade‑offs and influencing stakeholder decisions when shareholder‑related proposals involve competing strategic priorities.
• Prioritising risks and redefining approval boundaries when multiple finance initiatives create competing governance demands.
• Aligning stakeholders and driving a coherent financial position when regulatory engagements require a unified organisational response.

What Will Help You Succeed

• Strong grounding in finance, audit, risk, or governance within complex organisations.
• Comfort working across functions and engaging senior stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail paired with practical, commercial judgment.
• Comfort operating with ambiguity and defining structure where none exists.

Embark on an exciting career journey with Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet), the heartbeat of Malaysia's financial markets!

As the national payments network and a pivotal infrastructure for Malaysia’s dynamic financial markets, PayNet is a linchpin in advancing the nation’s digital economy.

Our comprehensive suite of retail payment solutions - encompassing DuitNow (QR and P2P), JomPAY (Bill Payments), FPX (Online), MyDebit (Domestic Debit), MEPS (ATM), and IBG (Interbank GIRO) - not only offer wide accessibility but are seamlessly integrated into the fabric of daily life in Malaysia. These services have revolutionised the way Malaysians handle financial transactions, marking a significant leap in consumer convenience and efficiency.

At PayNet, our focus is on providing a safe, efficient, and innovative payments system. We are dedicated to improving and managing payment services that meet the evolving needs of consumers and businesses. Our work ensures the stability and reliability of Malaysia’s financial system, supporting the growth of the economy.

Learn more about our work and how we are contributing to Malaysia's financial future at www.paynet.my.

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