Finance Head

Job Description : FINANCE HEAD MALAYSIA An exciting Head of Finance Operations (Plantation) job has just become available at one of the plantation companies based in Kuala Lumpur. Location: Kuala Lumpur Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Finance Operations to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee the overall finance and accounting function, ensuring strict adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will have the chance to review financial reports for management, provide input on financial implications of operational matters, and ensure robust internal controls and corporate governance processes are in place. This role requires a strong commitment to excellence, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with senior management, operational heads, and finance personnel. * Oversee overall finance and accounting functions * Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements * Provide strategic financial input on operational matters As the Head of Finance Operations, you will play a pivotal role in guiding the company's financial strategy and operations. You will be responsible for ensuring that all financial, treasury, and taxation reporting requirements are met while also reviewing financial reports prepared for management. Your expertise will be crucial in providing input on the financial implications of specific operational matters or proposed transactions. Furthermore, you will ensure that robust internal controls and corporate governance processes are in place throughout the organisation. Your role will involve regular interaction with senior management, operational heads, all finance personnel as well as external parties such as bankers, auditors, vendors and other professionals providing service. * Ensure all financial, treasury and taxation reporting requirements are strictly adhered to * Review financial reports prepared for management * Provide input to management on the financial implications of specific operational matters or proposed transactions * Ensure robust internal controls and corporate governance processes are in place * Interact with senior management, operational heads, all finance personnel as well as external parties such as bankers, auditors, vendors and other professionals providing service * Consolidate financial results from subsidiary companies across multiple countries The ideal candidate for the Head of Finance Operations role brings a wealth of professional experience and qualifications. You should hold a professional accounting qualification and be a member of MIA. A minimum of 10 years' experience in a management role is required, with experience in the Plantation Industry at a management position being particularly beneficial. Exposure to cross functions within Finance operations is also desirable. In terms of competencies, strong analytical thinking skills, adaptability, business acumen, and emotional intelligence are all key to success in this role. * Professional accounting qualification and member of MIA * Minimum of 10 years’ working experience in a management role * Experience in Plantation Industry at a management position would be beneficial * Exposure to cross functions within Finance operations * Strong analytical thinking skills * Adaptability (Flexibility) * Business Acumen * Driving Change and Performance * Emotional Intelligence

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