chief financial officer.

1. Job Objectives

• Ensure the financial and operational stability of the organization by executing and coordinating all finance-related tasks, supporting strategic decisions of the Managing Director, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Drive business growth through actionable financial insights, effective bank communications, and supplier contract management that supports trading operations.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration across HR, IT, and finance functions to improve operational efficiency and accountability.

1. Key Responsibilities

Functional Responsibilities

• Coordinate Finance, Accounting, and Admin functions in compliance with Malaysian regulations and internal policies.
• Provide financial advisory to the Managing Director using current and forecasted data.
• Act as the main liaison for all bank-related matters, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution.
• Conduct bank analysis to recommend optimal banking partners and services.
• Prepare monthly budget vs. actual variance analyses and propose corrective actions.
• Monitor sales, forecasts, and collections to ensure sustainable business performance.
• Oversee supplier contracts, including negotiation, assessment, and renewal processes.
• Maintain and update HR records (leave, attendance, employment) with weekly reporting.
• Coordinate annual increment, bonus, and incentive processes.
• Liaise with IT for daily operations and manage related expenditures.
• Stay abreast of global economic and industry developments, providing strategic input.

Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities

• Foster cross-department collaboration to ensure process efficiency and team alignment.
• Guide team members in finance and administrative processes to improve their capabilities.
• Recommend enhancements to workflows and job scopes to meet evolving business needs.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Review and improve SOPs and financial workflows.
• Define and monitor reporting deadlines for financial documents (e.g. Cashflow Reports, Sales Reports).
• Present financial analyses and strategic recommendations to management.
• Assist the Managing Director with data-backed financial decisions.
• Collaborate with other department heads to streamline data entry and transaction processes.

1. Success Metrics / Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Cash Flow Management: ≥ 95% accuracy of monthly forecast.
• Financial Reporting Timeliness:
• Weekly reports: by 2nd working day of the week
• Monthly reports: by 5th working day of the following month
• Bank Communication Efficiency: Zero delays or extra costs from banking processes.
• Supplier Contract Management: Renewals completed ≥ 2 months before expiration; zero financial discrepancies.
• Compliance Adherence: Zero non-compliance issues during audits/reviews.
• IT Uptime: No downtime due to internal delays in IT maintenance/upgrades.

1. Job Requirements

Education:

• Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in business or finance roles.
• At least 10 years in leadership roles involving financial decision-making.

Technical Knowledge:

• Malaysian accounting standards and regulations.
• ERP systems proficiency (e.g. SAP, Autocount, others).
• Understanding of HR and IT coordination in business contexts.

Certifications:

• Professional Accounting Certification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA) preferred.

Languages:

• Bahasa Malaysia (mandatory), Chinese (preferred), and English (fluent, both spoken and written).

Personal Attributes:

• Leadership and collaboration
• Integrity and proactive problem-solving
• Strong communication under pressure
• Results-driven mindset

1. Competency Requirements

• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Strategic and commercial acumen
• Agile problem-solving in fast-paced environments
• Effective multitasking and prioritization
• High accountability and initiative in finance-related tasks

If you are keen on this role, do apply via this link or reach out to bryant at 0164140218