Ilab (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. Hiring! Contract Chief Financial Officer in Selangor, Earn up to MYR 15,000 - Ricebowl

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline.

• A professional qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) is strongly preferred.

• Minimum 10–15 years of relevant finance experience, including senior leadership experience in a growing organization.

• Prior experience in logistics, supply chain, e-commerce fulfilment or operationally intensive industries is highly desirable.

• Strong hands-on experience in financial management, accounting, audit, taxation and cash flow management.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Skills and Competences

• Strong commercial and business partnering mindset with the ability to balance strategy and execution.

• Solid understanding of finance operations.

• Experience with accounting systems such as SQL and UBS Accounting systems.

• High level of integrity, attention to detail and financial discipline.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and work cross-functionally.

• Strong understanding of investor and shareholder expectations, including capital investment returns and value creation.

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced evolving environment.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, develop, and set clear standards for the regional finance and credit team, ensuring consistent financial discipline, reporting quality, and control frameworks across all operational countries.

• Provide clear direction, coaching, and accountability while recognizing local regulatory and operational requirements.

• Build strong working relationships with operations, sales, and other business functions to enable effective business partnering.

• Foster a culture of ownership, integrity, and continuous improvement within the finance and credit team.

Financial Strategy & Planning

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the company's short- and long-term business objectives.

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes across all operating companies.

• Provide timely, practical financial insights, analysis, and recommendations to Chairman.

• Support business expansion, pricing decisions, cost optimization, and investment evaluations.

• Build financial models and projections to assess business performance and growth scenarios.

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Oversee end-to-end finance operations, including accounting, management reporting, statutory reporting, and taxation.

• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and reporting.

• Review financial performance, identify variances, risks, and opportunities, and propose corrective actions.

• Strengthen and continuously improve financial policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks.

• Work closely with external accountants, auditors, and tax agents to ensure compliance.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Manage cash flow planning to ensure sufficient liquidity for business operations and growth.

• Oversee banking relationships, facilities, and payment processes.

• Approve payments, budgets, and major financial transactions within delegated authority, with selected final approvals escalated to the Chairman.

• Oversee credit control, customer credit limits, AR ageing, and collection strategies to minimize bad debt risk.

• Monitor working capital and drive practical cost control initiatives.

Governance, Audit & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and tax requirements across operating countries.

• Coordinate and lead external audits, working closely with auditors and internal stakeholders.

• Identify financial and operational risks and implement appropriate risk mitigation measures.

• Maintain sound governance practices and financial discipline as the company scales.

• Annual Leave
• Medical and Hospitalisation Leave
• EPF
• SOCSO
• EIS