Regional Chief Financial Officer

Job Description : REGIONAL CFO MALAYSIA Reporting to the Group CFO and Regional CEO, you will be a part of the dynamic team. In this position, you will be responsible for managing the activities within the finance function in APAC markets. This role also acts as key advisor to the region on all aspects of the business, from mid- to long-term focused strategic initiatives to quarterly operational execution. Provide functional leadership to the organisation. Build functional capability and excellence by creating a focused, team-oriented, and effective group that adds value as business partners to the company. Participate actively in developing and integrating the strategic aims of the organisation Provide proactive financial leadership in the local management team by developing analytical and financial insight for all important long and short-term decisions, including resource allocation outcomes and processes, investments, and external partnerships Analyse operating results and proactively identify areas of potential concern, initiating corrective action when necessary, and identify innovative ways to improve profitability Manage and supervise all financial and statutory accounting activities for all legal entities within the region. Ensures compliance with all tax reporting requirements including income tax, franchise tax, sales tax, and employment taxes Work closely with business leaders to provide needed financial counsel and support for decision-making, and in-depth financial and operational analysis. Identify key business drivers impacting results. Where appropriate, develop action plans to improve performance Ensure that proper processes are in place for the accurate forecasting of sales, costs, working capital, fixed capital investments and return on investment Oversee credit and collection initiatives to ensure that credit policies are enforced throughout the organisation and that timely collections are made Assume responsibility for improving process efficiency and implementing cost controls/programmes within the organisation Interface with external auditors to make certain that all statutory requirements are met, and tax returns are filed in accordance with applicable laws and statutes Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting from reputable university or with professional qualifications such as ACCA/CPA/CIMA/ICAEW Minimum of 20 years of finance experience in management responsibilities in a regional setting for at least five years Able to effectively challenge ideas and debate issues with management at all levels of the organisation Effective leadership skills to manage several projects at one time and ensure the team meet deadlines including regional projects/initiatives Demonstrated strategic thinking capabilities and the ability to apply good judgement across diverse/complex issues Able to work under pressure and compliance with strict deadlines Strong coach to with demonstrated track record of developing high-performing teams Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written

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