Head of Accounts & Finance

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Head of Accounts & Finance to lead the group's accounting and financial operations across its subsidiaries.

This role plays a key part in strengthening financial management, ensuring regulatory compliance, driving financial reporting excellence and preparing the group for its proposed Bursa Malaysia ACE Market IPO.

The ideal candidate is commercially minded, detail-oriented and capable of managing a multi-entity finance function in a fast-growing business environment.

Key Responsibilities1. Group Accounting & Financial Operations

• Oversee full-set accounting operations across the group and subsidiaries.
• Manage accounts payable, receivable, general ledger, bank reconciliations and payroll accounting.
• Ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions and proper supporting documentation.
• Monitor cash flow, outstanding payments, collections and intercompany balances.
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end financial closing.

2. Management Accounts & Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly management accounts, P&L, balance sheets and cash flow statements.
• Analyse financial performance against budgets, forecasts and business targets.
• Monitor revenue, costs, expenses and subsidiary performance.
• Prepare financial reports and analysis for the CFO, management and Board.
• Assist with group financial consolidation and reporting.

3. Audit & External Stakeholder Management

• Lead and coordinate annual statutory audits across all group entities.
• Act as the main liaison with external auditors, tax agents, company secretaries and professional advisers.
• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations and supporting documents.
• Address audit queries, resolve findings and ensure timely audit completion.
• Maintain audit-ready financial records throughout the year.

4. IPO Preparation & Financial Due Diligence

• Work closely with the Group CFO on financial preparation for the proposed Bursa Malaysia ACE Market IPO.
• Ensure historical financial records and statements are accurate, complete and properly supported.
• Coordinate with IPO reporting accountants, external auditors and professional advisers.
• Prepare financial schedules, historical financial information and supporting documents for IPO due diligence.
• Support IPO-related financial reviews, audit queries and prospectus preparation.
• Strengthen accounting processes, reporting standards and internal controls to meet listed-company requirements.

5. Tax, Statutory Compliance & Internal Controls

• Coordinate corporate tax computations, tax submissions and SST compliance.
• Ensure timely compliance with Malaysian accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Establish and improve accounting policies, financial procedures and approval workflows.
• Strengthen internal controls, expenditure monitoring and financial authorisation processes.
• Identify financial risks and recommend process improvements.

6. Group Consolidation & Finance Process Improvement

• Oversee financial reporting and accounting consistency across subsidiaries.
• Manage intercompany reconciliations and group consolidation.
• Improve accounting systems, reporting templates and finance workflows.
• Drive automation and efficiency in financial operations.
• Support financial integration for new subsidiaries, acquisitions and restructuring.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, MICPA or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant accounting and finance experience.
• Previous experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or in a similar senior finance position.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian accounting standards, financial reporting, taxation and statutory compliance.
• Proven experience managing full-set accounts, management accounts and external audits.
• Experience handling group accounts, multiple subsidiaries and financial consolidation.
• Strong Excel and accounting software skills.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities.

Added Advantage:

• Experience in IPO preparation, financial due diligence or working with IPO reporting accountants.
• Familiarity with Bursa Malaysia ACE Market listing requirements.
• Experience in technology, recruitment, staffing, payroll or fintech industries.
• Experience in mergers, acquisitions and business restructuring.
• Experience establishing financial controls and improving accounting systems.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The successful candidate will be measured by:

• Timely and accurate monthly management accounts.
• Accuracy and completeness of group financial records.
• Timely completion of statutory audits and tax submissions.
• Effective management of subsidiary accounts and group consolidation.
• Strong internal financial controls and compliance.
• Improved finance processes and team productivity.
• Financial readiness for IPO due diligence and reporting requirements.

Personal Attributes

• Hands-on, proactive and detail-oriented.
• Strong integrity, accountability and ownership.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
• A problem-solver who takes initiative to improve processes.
• Able to work closely with the Group CFO, senior management and external stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join a fast-growing technology and recruitment group.
• Exposure to group financial management and corporate restructuring.
• Direct involvement in the group's proposed ACE Market IPO journey.
• Opportunity to work closely with the Group CFO and senior management.
• Career growth and the opportunity to build a strong group finance function.
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

Pay: RM7,000.00 - RM10,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Professional development

Work Location: In person

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