Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Industry: Public-Listed Company (PLC) Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent Reporting To: Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) / Board of Directors

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee the Group's overall financial management, corporate finance, strategic planning, financial governance and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in driving the Group's financial performance, ensuring compliance with Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad's Listing Requirements and relevant financial reporting standards, while supporting business expansion, investment decisions and long-term financial sustainability.

The ideal candidate must possess strong financial leadership experience within a public-listed company environment, with proven exposure to corporate exercises, stakeholder management, financial reporting and corporate governance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Lead the Group's overall financial strategy, financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.
• Provide strategic financial advice to the CEO, Board of Directors and senior management.
• Drive financial performance, profitability, operational efficiency and sustainable business growth.
• Evaluate investment opportunities, business expansion plans and strategic financial initiatives.
• Oversee financial performance across subsidiaries and business units.

2. Public-Listed Company Compliance & Corporate Governance

• Ensure compliance with applicable Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements, Companies Act 2016 and relevant regulatory obligations.
• Oversee the preparation and timely submission of quarterly financial results, annual financial statements and financial disclosures.
• Ensure financial statements comply with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) and applicable accounting standards.
• Work closely with the Board, Audit Committee, external auditors, company secretary and regulatory advisers.
• Strengthen corporate governance, internal controls, financial policies and risk management frameworks.
• Support accurate financial disclosures and transparent reporting to shareholders and stakeholders.

3. Financial Reporting & Group Consolidation

• Oversee Group financial reporting, consolidation and management accounts.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
• Monitor financial performance, cash flow, profitability and key financial indicators.
• Review financial statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements and financial projections.
• Manage statutory audits, taxation matters and financial reporting requirements across the Group.

4. Corporate Finance, Investment & Fundraising

• Lead or support corporate exercises, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), restructuring, fundraising and investment evaluations.
• Manage relationships with financial institutions, investors, investment bankers and external advisers.
• Evaluate financing structures, capital allocation and investment proposals.
• Support corporate transactions, due diligence exercises and financial negotiations.
• Oversee treasury management, financing facilities, working capital and capital expenditure planning.

5. Financial Risk Management & Internal Controls

• Establish and strengthen financial control frameworks, corporate policies and governance practices.
• Identify and manage financial, liquidity, credit and operational risks.
• Ensure effective internal and external audit processes.
• Monitor regulatory compliance, financial exposures and business continuity risks.
• Implement financial risk mitigation strategies and maintain financial integrity.

6. Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead, mentor and develop the Group Finance and Accounting teams.
• Work closely with the CEO and senior leadership on strategic business decisions.
• Present financial performance, forecasts and recommendations to the Board and Audit Committee.
• Maintain strong relationships with auditors, bankers, regulators, investors and professional advisers.
• Drive continuous improvement, process automation and financial systems enhancement.

Job Requirements

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, CIMA or MICPA is highly preferred.
• Membership with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) is preferred, subject to applicable professional and regulatory requirements.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 8-15 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting or corporate finance, including at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership capacity.
• Prior experience in a public-listed company environment is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience in Group consolidation, financial reporting, corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
• Strong working knowledge of Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements, MFRS and the Companies Act 2016.
• Experience dealing with Board members, Audit Committees, external auditors and financial institutions.
• Exposure to corporate exercises, including M&A, fundraising, restructuring or investment transactions, is an added advantage.
• Experience managing multiple subsidiaries or complex Group structures is highly desirable.

Key Competencies

• Strong financial acumen and strategic business judgment.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• High standards of integrity, accountability and professional ethics.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, complex corporate environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to balance governance with business growth.

Pay: RM20,000.00 - RM25,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• What is your expected salary?

Experience:

• Corporate finance: 8 years (Required)
• Finance Leadership: 5 years (Required)
• working in public listed company: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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