Cfo (public listed)

Reports To: Group CEO / Board of DirectorsRole Summary

The CFO plays a key advisory role to the Board and Executive Management, driving financial discipline, growth, and shareholder value.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and guide the Finance and Accounting teams in delivering timely, accurate, and insightful financial reports.
• Ensure full enforcement and adherence to internal controls, accounting standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage the preparation and monitoring of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial estimates.
• Provide financial guidance to all departments on financial planning, decision-making, and control.

• Manage relationships with external parties including auditors, tax consultants, bankers, company secretary, legal advisors, and government agencies.
• Ensure seamless statutory reporting and handling of commercial matters.

• Oversee the Group’s treasury operations to ensure sufficient cash flow for smooth business operations.
• Maintain oversight of cash flow planning, working capital, and liquidity management.

• Advise the Board and executive leadership on strategic financial planning, capital structure, and funding strategies.
• Provide financial analysis and modelling to support business plans, investment proposals, and major corporate initiatives.
• Secure long-term liquidity through banking facilities, corporate debt, or capital raising activities.
• Offer commercial insights and leadership to exceed business performance targets.
• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities aligned with the Group’s growth objectives.

• Lead all investor relations (IR) initiatives for the Group.
• Collaborate with external IR consultants to execute strategies and programmes approved by the Board.
• Provide competitive intelligence and market sentiment updates to the executive leadership team.
• Monitor stock price movements, analyst coverage, and shareholder engagement.
• Ensure the Group’s corporate website and IR materials are current and informative.

• Approve requisitions, purchases, claims, and payments in accordance with the Group’s Delegation of Authority (DoA).
• Review and sign off all financial statements and reports prior to submission to the Board or regulatory authorities.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional qualification: ACCA, CIMA, CPA, MICPA, CA or equivalent.
• Member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA).
• Minimum 15 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a CFO or senior leadership capacity within a PLC or large corporate environment.
• Strong experience in:
• External and internal audit
• Financial reporting and compliance
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Treasury and taxation
• Strategic financial planning and business partnering
• Proven track record in managing complex financial operations, audits, and cross-functional stakeholder relationships.
• Highly responsible, analytical, and ethical with the ability to deliver under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

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Bachelor Degree

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