Head - Finance (Business Unit)

Job Responsibilities:

1. Financial Reporting

• Review and approve monthly management and financial reports in compliance with MFRS/IFRS, Bursa Malaysia and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to Management to support business decision-making.
• Prepare and present financial reports and analysis for the respective divisions.
• Liaise with external auditors and coordinate audit matters.

2. Tax Compliance

• Oversee tax matters including corporate tax, SST, RPGT, withholding tax, transfer pricing and tax estimates.
• Develop and implement tax planning initiatives.
• Manage tax audits and investigations and liaise with tax agents and relevant authorities.
• Monitor changes in tax regulations and assess their impact on the business.

3. Budgeting, Forecasting & Cashflow Projections

• Review budget, forecast and cashflow projections from the compilation for all business unit.
• Review business unit assumptions and submissions to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Present budget, forecast, cash flow and financial analysis to Management.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and provide recommendations on key variances.

4. Treasury & Payment Processing

• Monitor cash flow, liquidity and funding requirements.
• Ensure effective cash management and compliance with banking covenants.
• Review and verify payment vouchers and approve payments up to certain amount, in accordance with the approved authority limits.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures and internal controls.

5. Process Improvement, Policies & Procedures

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and recommend best practices for finance operations and reporting processes.
• Support system enhancement, digitalisation, and process automation initiatives.
• Ensure consistency of financial processes, controls, and practices across divisions.
• Review and update the Group’s Limits of Authority (LOA) framework periodically.

Job Requirements:

• Member of a recognised professional accounting body such as MIA, ACCA, CPA Australia, CIMA, or ICAEW.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. A Master’s Degree (e.g. MBA or Master in Accounting/Finance) will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting, with at least 5 years in a managerial or senior finance leadership role. Experience in property development, construction, education or other diversified business environments will be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of MFRS, taxation regulations, Bursa Listing Requirements, and corporate finance practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.