Reports to: Chief Operating Officer / Chief Executive Officer
Position Purpose: To lead the organisation’s accounting, financial planning, budgeting, treasury, reporting and compliance functions, while safeguarding assets and providing reliable financial advice to management and the Board.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline from a recognized institution.
- Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, ICAEW, MICPA or equivalent is an added advantage.
- Membership of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants, where required by the nature of the appointment, is preferred.
- At least 10 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of five years in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
- Sound knowledge of Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards, taxation, audit, budgeting, treasury, internal controls and statutory compliance.
- Experience in a government-linked company, statutory body, investment agency or corporate environment is an advantage.
- A hands-on experience in preparing and submitting financial information through relevant government systems, particularly e-SOEs and PReMaS, is an advantage.
- High level of integrity, accuracy and analytical ability, with strong spreadsheet, financial system and report-writing skills.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead annual budgeting, financial forecasting, cash-flow planning and longer-term financial planning in line with approved corporate priorities.
- Manage the full set of accounts and ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and management reports.
- Monitor budget utilisation, operating expenditure, capital expenditure, commitments, grants, internally generated income and cash balances, and explain material variances.
- Manage treasury operations, bank accounts, payments, collections, reconciliations, fixed assets and working capital while maintaining appropriate segregation of duties.
- Establish and maintain robust financial policies, approval controls, procurement-related financial checks and accounting procedures.
- Coordinate external and internal audits, tax matters, statutory filings and responses to audit findings, ensuring timely corrective action.
- Provide financial analysis and advice for management papers, investment-related initiatives, contracts, proposals and operational decisions.
- Ensure complete and orderly supporting records for all transactions and compliance with applicable laws, standards, funding conditions and Board-approved policies.
- Liaise with relevant agencies on finance and reporting matters, manage e-SOE and PReMaS submissions, ensure timely and accurate submissions, and follow up on related matters.
- Supervise, coach and review the work of finance personnel and support organisation-wide financial literacy and accountability.
- Perform any other finance-related duties assigned by management.
