Chief Financial Officer, Randstad

Randstad

Location:
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

30000.00 - 50000.00 RM / Month

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Job Description:

We are seeking a high-caliber and operationally strong Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial function of a reputable public listed company with a growing regional footprint across Southeast Asia. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in financial operations, controllership, regulatory compliance, and treasury management, while also contributing to strategic financial planning, investments, and cross-border business expansion. This is a pivotal leadership role requiring a balance of operational rigor and strategic foresight to drive financial excellence and shareholder value.

Job Responsibility:

Lead and oversee all day-to-day financial operations including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, tax, and audit for the group across SEA
Ensure timely and accurate production of financial and management reports, including group consolidation and board reporting
Implement and enhance internal controls, accounting standards, and financial governance across the organization
Support the CEO and executive leadership team with financial insight to shape business strategy, capital allocation, and long-term value creation
Conduct financial analysis on business expansion plans, capital investments, pricing decisions, and commercial contracts
Lead financial due diligence and integration efforts for M&A and regional growth initiatives
Build and manage strong relationships with investors, analysts, bankers, tax authorities, and regulators
Play a key role in investor relations communications, including annual reports, AGMs, and investor presentations
Oversee risk management strategies including exposure to foreign exchange, credit, liquidity, and operational risks
Manage the group’s capital structure, banking relationships, cash flow, and funding requirements
Ensure full compliance with local, regional, and international accounting standards and regulatory requirements
Drive effective tax planning strategies to optimize the group’s fiscal efficiency across jurisdictions
Lead, develop, and inspire a lean but capable finance team across the group and SEA entities
Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, process improvement, and innovation
Present recommendations to the Board and Executive Committee on financial policies, objectives, and strategic initiatives
Undertake any other assignments as directed by the CEO or Board

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
Professional accounting qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, or CIMA are mandatory
Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, including leadership roles, with at least 3–5 years at CFO or Financial Controller level in a public listed company
Strong technical knowledge of MFRS/IFRS, listing requirements, tax, and statutory regulations in Malaysia and SEA jurisdictions
Demonstrated success in managing financial operations and delivering improvements in controls, systems, and reporting accuracy
Exposure to mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and investor relations is highly advantageous
Familiar with financial management systems such as SAP or Oracle
Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
Proficient in English, Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia is highly advantageous
Strategic mindset with the willingness to be hands-on and detail-oriented when necessary

Nice to have:

Exposure to mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and investor relations is highly advantageous
Proficient in English, Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 02, 2025

Expiration:
July 19, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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