Finance Head

Job Description : FINANCE HEAD MALAYSIA ( OPEN TO EXPATS) This role offers the opportunity to manage and guide a team, ensuring compliance with IFRS and local accounting standards, preparing comprehensive financial statements, and liaising with auditors. The successful candidate will have the chance to showcase their skills in preparing and analysing management reports, including trend analysis, cost centres and ratios. This position is based in the vibrant location of Selangor. Opportunity to lead a dynamic finance team Chance to work within a multinational corporation Role based in the vibrant location of Selangor As the Head of Finance, you will be at the forefront of managing the finance team, ensuring that all financial operations run smoothly. You will be responsible for maintaining accounting controls, preparing comprehensive financial statements, and ensuring compliance with international accounting standards. Your role will also involve liaising with auditors, supporting tax compliance efforts, and presenting monthly reports to senior leadership. Your ability to prepare budgets and forecasts will be crucial in this role. Manage and guide finance team members Ensure compliance with IFRS and local accounting standards Prepare comprehensive balance sheet, profit and loss, and full financial statements Maintain accounting controls by updating, recommending, and aligning with company policies & procedures Prepare all Month End reporting Liaise with auditors and prepare statutory audit reports inclusive of consolidated financial statements Support & liaise with tax agents for tax compliance Prepare & analyse management reports including trend analysis, cost centres and ratios Present monthly reports to GM and Regional Leaders Prepare budgets and forecasting The ideal Head of Finance candidate brings a wealth of experience in accountancy along with full qualifications (ACCA/ICAEW/CIMA or equivalent). You have spent at least 10 years honing your skills in a multinational corporation, handling full sets of accounts with a strong general ledger skill set. Your confidence and self-starter attitude allow you to thrive in dynamic environments. You are detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and keep up-to-date with accounting standards & principles (IFRS, GAAP, SOX). Your computer literacy extends to Microsoft Excel and ERP systems like Oracle Cloud and Gemini. Above all, your interpersonal and communication skills set you apart. Full qualifications as an accountant (ACCA/ICAEW/CIMA or equivalent) with at least 10 years relevant experience Experience working in a multinational corporation in a multi-entity/country environment Ability to handle full set of accounts with strong general ledger skill set Confidence, self-starter abilities, and capability to operate in a dynamic environment Attention to detail and deadline oriented mindset Up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards & accounting principles (IFRS, GAAP, SOX) Computer literacy with good Microsoft Excel skills Strong ERP and IT systems knowledge. Hands on experience in Oracle Cloud and Gemini Good interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills, excellent English skills and another language would be a bonus

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