Chief Financial Officer

A CFO job has become available at a company in oil and gas industry based in Petaling Jaya.

An oil and gas services group, renowned for its expertise in drilling fluids and waste-management solutions across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, is seeking a highly experienced Chief Financial Officer to join their leadership team in Petaling Jaya. This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to shape the financial future of a fast-growing international organisation, partnering closely with the Managing Director and senior leaders to drive strategic growth and operational excellence. As Chief Financial Officer, you will be at the heart of multi-country operations, leading transformation initiatives and building a modern finance function that supports global expansion. The company values collaborative teamwork, supportive leadership, and offers significant exposure to regional projects, making this an exceptional opportunity for those looking to make a lasting impact in the energy sector. With a competitive salary range of RM300,000 to RM360,000 per annum and the chance to work within an inclusive environment that encourages professional development and knowledge sharing, this is your moment to advance your career at the highest level.

* Play a key role in shaping financial strategy and governance for a respected oil and gas services group operating across multiple continents, ensuring robust performance management and supporting ambitious growth plans.
* Benefit from substantial regional exposure as you lead finance transformation initiatives, including ERP enhancement and process automation, while mentoring high-performing teams within a dynamic international business.
* Enjoy fast-paced working opportunities and generous benefits as part of a supportive leadership culture that values inclusivity, training opportunities, and dependable collaboration among colleagues.

What you'll do:

As Chief Financial Officer for this oil and gas services group based in Petaling Jaya with regional exposure spanning Asia to Europe and Africa, you will play an instrumental role in steering the company’s financial direction. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve close collaboration with executive leadership on strategic investments and business expansions while providing critical insights that underpin sound decision-making. You will oversee complex group consolidation processes across multiple countries—ensuring accurate reporting—and strengthen internal controls to uphold compliance standards. In addition to managing treasury functions such as banking relationships and cash flow optimisation across Malaysia, India, UAE, Russia, and Nigeria; you will also lead tax compliance efforts globally. By coordinating audits efficiently and acting as a trusted partner for stakeholders both internally and externally—including investors—you will help drive cost optimisation initiatives that enhance margins. Your ability to mentor finance teams through transformation projects like ERP upgrades will be essential in building a resilient finance function capable of supporting ongoing global expansion.

* Lead comprehensive financial planning, budgeting cycles, forecasting processes, and long-term strategy development to support sustainable growth across all subsidiaries.
* Partner with the Managing Director and senior leadership team on investment decisions, business expansions, portfolio optimisation strategies, and capital allocation initiatives.
* Provide insightful financial analysis to guide decision-making on risk-adjusted growth initiatives and ensure optimal resource deployment throughout the organisation.
* Oversee group consolidation activities, monthly performance reporting routines, and detailed variance analysis across diverse geographies to maintain transparency and accuracy.
* Ensure integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial statements in strict accordance with MFRS standards and internal Group policies.
* Strengthen internal controls by enhancing accounting quality and compliance standards across all business units while driving continuous improvement.
* Manage banking relationships effectively by overseeing financing structures, forex exposure management, intercompany transactions, liquidity optimisation, working capital efficiency, and cash flow planning.
* Lead tax compliance efforts alongside statutory reporting requirements and regulatory adherence across all jurisdictions where the Group operates.
* Coordinate internal and external audit processes meticulously to ensure effective remediation actions are taken promptly while monitoring financial covenants for early risk mitigation.
* Act as primary liaison with auditors, banks, tax authorities, consultants, investors, and other external partners while supporting investor relations activities such as due diligence for M&A deals.

What you bring:

To excel as Chief Financial Officer at this oil and gas services group in Petaling Jaya you will bring extensive experience gained from senior finance roles within multinational organisations—ideally with exposure to energy or project-based industries. Your background should include hands-on involvement in improving systems quality through robust controls implementation while driving measurable improvements in financial performance. You will possess excellent interpersonal skills enabling you to build trustful relationships with stakeholders ranging from auditors to investors. Your ability to manage complex treasury functions—including cross-border banking arrangements—will be complemented by deep knowledge of tax compliance requirements under diverse regulatory regimes. Experience leading transformation projects such as ERP upgrades or process automation will set you apart as someone who can build resilient teams ready for global challenges. Above all else your commitment to nurturing talent through collaborative mentorship ensures that every member of your finance team feels supported in their professional growth.

* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or related field is required; professional certifications such as CPA/CA/ACCA/CIMA are strongly preferred for this position.
* A minimum of 12–15 years’ experience in senior finance roles is essential with proven regional or multi-country exposure within large organisations.
* Prior experience working within oil & gas services or energy sectors—or similar industrial/project-based environments—is highly advantageous for success in this role.
* Demonstrated ability to improve systems quality by strengthening controls while driving enhanced financial performance across complex business structures.
* Exceptional stakeholder management skills are necessary along with outstanding communication abilities for effective business partnering at all levels.
* Proven track record of leading finance transformation initiatives including ERP enhancements or process automation projects within multinational settings.
* Experience managing treasury functions such as banking relationships or cash flow optimisation across multiple jurisdictions is highly desirable.
* Comprehensive understanding of tax compliance requirements alongside statutory reporting obligations under various regulatory frameworks is important.
* Ability to coordinate audit processes efficiently while establishing early-warning systems for risk mitigation demonstrates strong governance capabilities.
* Commitment to developing high-performing teams through mentorship programmes that foster knowledge sharing within an inclusive environment.

What sets this company apart:

An oil and gas services group distinguished by its commitment to operational excellence across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe offers an environment where collaboration thrives among knowledgeable professionals dedicated to shared success. The company’s supportive leadership fosters inclusivity—valuing each individual’s contribution—while providing fast-paced working opportunities tailored around personal needs. Employees benefit from generous benefits contributions alongside access to ongoing training programmes designed for continuous learning. The organisation’s focus on dependable teamwork means you’ll always have access to guidance from experienced colleagues who value open communication. With significant exposure available through multi-country operations—including strategic projects led by regional experts—this is a place where your career can flourish amid genuine encouragement for professional advancement. By joining this group you become part of a network committed not only to industry-leading solutions but also nurturing talent through communal support systems that celebrate diversity at every level.

What's next:

If you are ready to take on a transformative leadership role within an internationally respected oil and gas services group—apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided below.

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