Head of Finance (Public Listed Manufacturer)
Company Background
We are representing our client a public listed company specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of building materials for the construction and industrial sectors. Serving the construction, warehousing, and industrial sectors, the company has established a strong operational presence across Malaysia and continues to expand its capabilities both locally and internationally.
- Work location: Penang (mainland)
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Finance to lead the full spectrum of financial management for a well-established public-listed group. This role oversees budgeting, reporting, governance, tax, treasury, and financial strategy while partnering closely with senior leadership to drive growth and organisational excellence.
Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Strategy
- Lead the annual group budgeting process covering income statements, business units, and corporate functions.
- Revise and update financial forecasts to support strategic decisions.
- Assess new investment proposals, including financial viability, risks, and funding requirements.
- Present group financial results and insights during senior management meetings.
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Review group consolidation worksheets and quarterly financial results.
- Oversee audited financial statements and liaise with auditors during interim and final audit cycles.
- Review monthly management financial reports for accuracy and relevance.
- Oversee corporate tax, deferred tax computations, tax returns, tax estimates, and tax planning.
- Review Sales & Service Tax (SST) returns.
- Review the annual report and ensure reporting accuracy.
- Ensure internal governance and SOP compliance, including approval of customer process applications and IT infrastructure requests
Financial Controls & Operational Oversight
- Approve purchase orders, payment requests, CAPEX forms, credit notes, and related financial approvals.
- Approve sales orders that exceed credit limits or credit terms.
- Review insurance coverage for company assets and coordinate claims with relevant departments.
- Review tenancy, contract, and agreement documentation.
- Monitor debtors ageing, non-moving stock ageing, and collaborate with relevant teams on resolutions.
- Assess expected credit loss (ECL) and determine necessary provisions.
- Coordinate annual stock take, assess variances, and approve stock adjustments.
- Review internal audit reports and ensure closure of findings.
Treasury, Banking & External Relations
- Review and evaluate banking facilities documentation.
- Address queries from financial institutions during annual reviews.
- Support group liquidity planning, financial risk assessment, and capital management.
Leadership & People Management
- Approve manpower requisition and job application forms for recruitment.
- Oversee CSR-related budgeting and coordinate with internal teams.
- Provide financial guidance to cross-functional departments to ensure alignment with corporate goals.
- Undertake any additional tasks assigned by the Group Managing Director
Requirements
- Min Degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce; professional certificate i.e. ACCA/CPA/MICPA is preferred.
- Min 10-12 years of progressive finance experience including several years in senior management.
- Strong technical expertise in financial repoting, tax, consolidation, budgeting and governance.
- Experience in public listed manufacturing industry.
- Strong commercial awareness, leadership skills and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Excellent cmmunication and analytical skills.
- Must be willing to be based and work in Penang.
- Applicable for Malaysian only
Qualified and interested candidates may apply online or email your updated resume to [Confidential Information]
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
