Head of Finance

4 weeks ago


Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Aisling Group Full time

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Job Summary:

The Head of Financial Planning is responsible for overseeing financial operations, strategic planning, budgeting, and compliance. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, supports executive decision-making, and collaborates with key stakeholders to drive business growth and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Financial Operations & Team Leadership: Manage and oversee the finance team, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations.
  2. Financial & Management Reporting: Prepare and review financial reports, including Group Consolidation and quarterly regulatory announcements. Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
  3. Strategic Planning & Budgeting: Assist in formulating financial strategies, preparing annual budgets, and ensuring budgetary controls. Provide financial insights for strategic decision-making.
  4. Treasury & Taxation Oversight: Supervise treasury functions and corporate taxation matters, including compliance with evolving tax regulations (e.g., E-invoicing, indirect tax).
  5. Business Feasibility & Investment Analysis: Conduct feasibility studies and financial evaluations for potential business and investment opportunities.
  6. Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with internal departments such as Risk, Company Secretarial, and HR to support financial and operational initiatives.
  7. Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with Business Unit Financial Controllers and Heads of Finance.
  8. Audit & Compliance: Lead the Group's annual statutory audit process, ensuring adherence to financial reporting standards.
  9. Special Projects: Handle ad hoc financial projects and assignments as required by executive leadership.

Requirements:

Education & Professional Qualifications:

  1. Member of ACCA/ICAEW/CPA/MICPA
  2. Member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)
  3. Degree in Accounting or Finance or completion of a professional accounting certification (ACCA, ICAEW, CPA, MICPA).

Experience:

  1. Over 10 years of experience, with the latest role as Group Accountant or Financial Controller.
  2. Preferably 4-5 years of audit experience.
  3. Proven ability to lead a finance team in Group Consolidation, Budgeting, Statutory Reporting, Taxation, and other finance-related projects.

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

  1. Strong background in consolidated and statutory reporting, with expertise in Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) and Bursa Listing Requirements.
  2. Excellent financial analysis, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
  3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and accounting software (e.g., Sage, Controller, Navision, SAP).
  4. Familiarity with corporate finance functions such as due diligence, proforma building, and investment evaluation.
  5. Strong leadership, organizational, and structuring abilities.
  6. Excellent problem-solving, time management, and prioritization skills.
  7. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
  8. Ability to work strategically and analytically while managing multiple stakeholders.
Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Business Consulting and Services

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