Job Description

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.