Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Develop and execute the Group's financial strategy aligned with its growth and IPO objectives.
- Provide financial insights and data-driven recommendations to the Board and senior management to support decision-making, improve profitability, and drive shareholder value.
- Evaluate and execute investment opportunities, including mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
- Partner with business leaders to drive strategic and operational planning across all business units.
Financial Planning, Budgeting & Analysis
- Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
- Analyse financial performance against budgets, KPIs, and industry benchmarks, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Implement cost optimisation and resource allocation strategies to strengthen operating leverage.
- Conduct scenario analysis and financial modelling for new ventures, outlet expansion (e.g., Ayam Gepuk Pak Gembus scaling from 80 to 200 outlets), and capital structure decisions.
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Oversee accurate and timely preparation of consolidated group accounts and quarterly results.
- Ensure compliance with MFRS, IFRS, taxation laws and internal financial policies.
- Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, bankers, and regulators to ensure best practice compliance.
- Maintain strong internal controls and safeguard company assets against financial risks.
Capital & Risk Management
- Manage the Group's capital structure and funding strategies, including debt, equity, RCPS, and sukuk issuance.
- Lead financing negotiations, optimize loan management, and plan capital investments.
- Oversee group cash flow, liquidity, and working capital, ensuring financial sustainability and operational continuity.
Investor & Stakeholder Relations
- Serve as a key financial spokesperson for the Group to investors, analysts, bankers, and regulators.
- Support fundraising activities, investor communications, and financial presentations to the Board and shareholders.
- Coordinate corporate exercises, investor relations matters, and the Group's Annual Report statements.
- Build trust and confidence with external stakeholders to strengthen the Group's reputation ahead of IPO.
- Operational Excellence & Systems Improvement
- Evaluate and continuously improve financial processes, controls, and systems to ensure scalability...
- Provide timely project cost reports, margin analysis, and management dashboards to support operational decision-making
- Maintain a result-oriented approach to ensure deadlines and initiatives are delivered consistently.
Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop the Group finance and accounting team, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Build internal capabilities across financial reporting, tax, compliance, treasury, and investor support.
- Ensure succession planning, training, and staff retention for a sustainable finance function.
Credit & Receivables Management
- Oversee credit control policies, ensuring robust management of receivables and timely collections.
- Monitor project-level collections and enforce discipline in working capital management.
- Regularly review credit risk exposure and recommend corrective actions
Job Requirements / Qualifications
Education & Professional Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Professional qualification preferred: CPA, ACCA, or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards (MFRS / IFRS) and financial regulations.
Experience
- Minimum 57 years of experience in accounting and finance, preferably in the F&B or hospitality industry.
- Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, MYOB, or similar).
- Experience managing audits and regulatory compliance.
