Chief Financial Officer

An exciting Chief Financial Officer job has become available at KL.

A leading organisation is seeking a highly experienced Chief Financial Officer to join their Executive Leadership Team in Kuala Lumpur. This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to shape the financial future of a dynamic, multi-national group with subsidiaries across Asia and Europe. As Chief Financial Officer, you will be instrumental in preparing the Group for its Initial Public Offering (IPO), ensuring robust governance, compliance, and financial readiness across all jurisdictions. You will have the chance to work closely with senior leaders and board members, driving strategic financial planning, risk management, and investor relations. The organisation values transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement, providing an inclusive environment where your expertise will be recognised and nurtured. Flexible working opportunities and generous support for professional development are part of the commitment to fostering a supportive workplace culture.

• Play a key role in shaping the Group’s financial strategy and preparing for IPO, collaborating directly with executive leaders and board members.
• Lead cross-border finance teams in multiple countries, promoting transparency, compliance, and continuous improvement within a supportive environment.
• Enjoy flexible working opportunities and access to ongoing training as you drive value creation and operational efficiency across a diverse international portfolio.

What you'll do:

As Chief Financial Officer based at the Group Finance Corporate Office in Kuala Lumpur, you will be responsible for steering the organisation’s financial direction through strategic planning and execution. Your day-to-day activities will involve close collaboration with executive leaders to advise on capital structure decisions while overseeing group-wide budgeting processes. You will play a central role in preparing for IPO by coordinating due diligence efforts and engaging investors alongside legal advisors. Ensuring accurate consolidated reporting across multiple jurisdictions is essential to maintaining compliance with international standards. You will manage treasury operations including cash flow optimisation and banking relationships while establishing robust risk management frameworks that safeguard against credit or FX exposures. Tax strategy oversight will require coordination with advisors to optimise cross-border structures. Leading finance teams across Asia and Europe means nurturing talent pipelines and fostering an environment of transparency where continuous improvement is encouraged. Success in this role hinges on your ability to integrate complex financial operations across diverse markets while supporting organisational growth objectives.

• Develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies that align with business goals and IPO objectives, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability across all subsidiaries.
• Lead group-wide financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes while advising the Board and CEO on capital structure, performance metrics, and strategic investments.
• Drive financial discipline by implementing operational efficiencies and value creation initiatives throughout the organisation’s global footprint.
• Coordinate all aspects of IPO preparation including due diligence, audit readiness, prospectus development, and investor engagement in partnership with legal and investment banking advisors.
• Oversee timely consolidated financial reporting for the Group and subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with IFRS/SGX standards as well as local regulations in each jurisdiction.
• Maintain strong internal controls by liaising with external auditors, tax authorities, regulatory agencies, and ensuring audit compliance across all entities.
• Manage capital structure, financing arrangements, banking relationships, cash flow optimisation, foreign exchange exposure, intercompany funding, and liquidity requirements.
• Establish robust risk management frameworks covering credit, liquidity, FX risks; strengthen corporate governance; support Audit Committee on compliance matters.
• Oversee tax strategy including transfer pricing, cross-border structuring, international tax optimisation; ensure compliance with tax laws in Singapore and other operating regions.
• Mentor finance teams across subsidiaries to build high-performing collaborative functions; develop succession plans; foster a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for Chief Financial Officer brings extensive experience from senior finance leadership roles within multinational environments. Your proven ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes—particularly those relevant to manufacturing or automotive sectors—will enable you to provide valuable insights during IPO preparation. Technical qualifications such as CPA or ACCA underpin your expertise in international accounting standards while your hands-on approach supports effective cross-border team management. Your interpersonal skills allow you to communicate clearly with stakeholders ranging from board members to external auditors. Fluency in English ensures seamless interaction across jurisdictions; additional language capabilities further enhance your effectiveness within diverse teams. Your strategic mindset enables you to balance commercial objectives with rigorous corporate governance practices while fostering an inclusive culture that values transparency and continuous learning.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related discipline is required for this position.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, CA or ACCA is mandatory to demonstrate technical proficiency.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in finance leadership roles including at least 5 years as Group CFO or Regional CFO is essential.
• Proven track record in manufacturing or automotive-related industries is highly desirable for understanding sector-specific challenges.
• Demonstrated experience in IPO preparation or listed company reporting is crucial for success in this role.
• Strong knowledge of international accounting standards (IFRS), tax frameworks and cross-border financial management is necessary.
• Experience managing multi-country finance teams across Asia or emerging markets will be advantageous for effective oversight.
• Exceptional analytical skills combined with excellent communication abilities are vital for stakeholder engagement.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in additional Asian languages such as Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Bahasa Indonesia or Russian would be beneficial.
• Strategic commercial acumen coupled with a strong corporate governance mindset ensures alignment with organisational values.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its commitment to building an inclusive workplace where collaboration thrives among talented professionals from around the globe. With subsidiaries in Vietnam and Malaysia—and ambitious plans for an Initial Public Offering—the company offers unparalleled opportunities for personal growth within a supportive leadership framework. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements designed to accommodate regional travel requirements while enjoying access to ongoing training that encourages professional development at every stage of their career. The focus on transparent reporting practices ensures that every team member feels valued as part of a communal effort towards long-term value creation. By prioritising corporate governance alongside operational excellence the company fosters an environment where your contributions are recognised as integral to collective success.

What's next:

If you are ready to make a significant impact at executive level within a global organisation preparing for IPO—this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C