Head of Finance - Port & Terminals - Malaysia - APAC (Sabah)

We are seeking a Head of Finance to lead the finance, accounting, procurement and insurance functions for our Sabah operations. Acting as a strategic business partner to senior leadership, you will drive financial performance, regulatory compliance and operational efficiency, while serving as the key liaison with tax authorities, financial institutions and other critical stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities

• Oversee end-to-end finance and accounting operations, including the preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, budgets, forecasts and statutory reporting to Regional and Head Office.
• Lead and manage the month-end close process, including preparation and review of journal entries, working papers and reconciliations in accordance with group guidelines.
• Provide financial analysis, business models and decision support to the executive team, ensuring visibility on cost savings, risk mitigation and revenue growth opportunities.
• Manage tax reporting and compliance, including GST/SST, VAT and corporate tax regulations in Malaysia, together with statutory, internal and external audit processes through to closure of findings.
• Oversee procurement activities and supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with company procurement policies, approval authorities and governance requirements.
• Manage the Company's insurance programme, including policy renewals, claims administration and liaison with insurers and brokers, ensuring adequate coverage of assets, liabilities and operational risks.
• Oversee legal and contractual matters, including the review and administration of commercial contracts and agreements, and coordinate Board meeting papers, minutes and follow-up actions.
• Lead, mentor and develop a small finance team, building competency, succession readiness and a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or professional qualification in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 10 years of experience, including 5 years in the capacity of a head of department.
• Proven experience and knowledge of financial accounting standards and Malaysian regulatory requirements.
• Experience in accounts finalisation, MIS reporting, tax compliance and accounts supervision.
• Proven leadership skills to develop and motivate a team, with the ability to foster positive relationships across all departments and levels.
• Sound judgement and analytical thinking, with the ability to manage projects, prioritise and meet timelines.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Excel; familiarity with Oracle Fusion would be an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.

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About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world's trade flow better, changing what's possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that's fit for the future. In Asia Pacific, DP World employs more than 7,000 people, and has ports and terminals in 17 locations.

We're rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we're at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer's door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.