Ambition Hiring! Full Time Finance Director (Construction) in Federal Territory - Ricebowl

Finance Director | Construction & Engineering | Kuala Lumpur

Our client is a well-established organisation with a significant footprint in Malaysia's construction and engineering landscape. With a mandate rooted in major infrastructure delivery, they are seeking an experienced Finance Director to provide strategic financial leadership across a complex, highly regulated operating environment.

Why Apply?
This is a senior leadership opportunity that places you at the centre of high-stakes financial governance - working alongside lenders, government bodies, and executive leadership to drive financial integrity and long-term performance. If you have a strong background in construction finance and thrive in structured, accountability-driven environments, this role offers the scope, credibility, and challenge to match your ambitions. A competitive remuneration package is on offer for the right candidate.

The Role
Driving financial governance and leadership across construction and operational project phases.

• Oversee the full finance function spanning financial management, treasury, cost control, accounting, and taxation
• Lead preparation and review of IFRS-compliant financial statements
• Serve as the primary point of contact for both external and internal auditors, coordinating activities and managing queries
• Support the CFO on lender engagement, covenant compliance, loan drawdowns, and financial close activities
• Lead annual budgeting, five-year business planning, and forecasting for board and lender submissions
• Govern tax compliance, including oversight of specialist-prepared returns and management of tax audits and VAT refund inspections
• Manage payment approval processes and delegated authority frameworks at management and board level
• Liaise with government authorities and travel periodically to project sites across Malaysia

What We're Looking For
A technically strong, governance-oriented finance leader ready to operate with impact at the most senior level.

• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, ICAEW or equivalent)
• Proven finance leadership experience within the construction sector - essential
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and ERP platforms including SAP
• Track record of managing audit relationships, tax governance, and lender reporting obligations
• Experience leading cross-functional finance teams across multiple disciplines
• Confident engaging with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and senior stakeholders
• Willingness to travel to other states within Malaysia as required

Ready to lead finance at the highest level within a respected, purpose-driven organisation? Apply now - we'd love to hear from you.

JTK Number: JTKSM 995 | Company Registration Number: *************88 (1048918-T)