Head of Accounts & Finance

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Head of Accounts & Finance to lead the group's accounting and financial operations across its subsidiaries.

This role plays a key part in strengthening financial management, ensuring regulatory compliance, driving financial reporting excellence and preparing the group for its proposed Bursa Malaysia ACE Market IPO .

The ideal candidate is commercially minded, detail-oriented and capable of managing a multi-entity finance function in a fast-growing business environment.

Key Responsibilities1. Group Accounting & Financial Operations

• Oversee full-set accounting operations across the group and subsidiaries.
• Manage accounts payable, receivable, general ledger, bank reconciliations and payroll accounting.
• Ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions and proper supporting documentation.
• Monitor cash flow, outstanding payments, collections and intercompany balances.
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end financial closing.

1. Management Accounts & Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly management accounts, P&L, balance sheets and cash flow statements.
• Analyse financial performance against budgets, forecasts and business targets.
• Monitor revenue, costs, expenses and subsidiary performance.
• Prepare financial reports and analysis for the CFO, management and Board.
• Assist with group financial consolidation and reporting.

1. Audit & External Stakeholder Management

• Lead and coordinate annual statutory audits across all group entities.
• Act as the main liaison with external auditors, tax agents, company secretaries and professional advisers.
• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations and supporting documents.
• Address audit queries, resolve findings and ensure timely audit completion.
• Maintain audit-ready financial records throughout the year.

1. IPO Preparation & Financial Due Diligence

• Work closely with the Group CFO on financial preparation for the proposed Bursa Malaysia ACE Market IPO.
• Ensure historical financial records and statements are accurate, complete and properly supported.
• Coordinate with IPO reporting accountants, external auditors and professional advisers.
• Prepare financial schedules, historical financial information and supporting documents for IPO due diligence.
• Support IPO-related financial reviews, audit queries and prospectus preparation.
• Strengthen accounting processes, reporting standards and internal controls to meet listed-company requirements.

1. Tax, Statutory Compliance & Internal Controls

• Coordinate corporate tax computations, tax submissions and SST compliance.
• Ensure timely compliance with Malaysian accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Establish and improve accounting policies, financial procedures and approval workflows.
• Strengthen internal controls, expenditure monitoring and financial authorisation processes.
• Identify financial risks and recommend process improvements.

1. Group Consolidation & Finance Process Improvement

• Oversee financial reporting and accounting consistency across subsidiaries.
• Manage intercompany reconciliations and group consolidation.
• Improve accounting systems, reporting templates and finance workflows.
• Drive automation and efficiency in financial operations.
• Support financial integration for new subsidiaries, acquisitions and restructuring.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, MICPA or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant accounting and finance experience .
• Previous experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or in a similar senior finance position.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian accounting standards, financial reporting, taxation and statutory compliance.
• Proven experience managing full-set accounts, management accounts and external audits.
• Experience handling group accounts, multiple subsidiaries and financial consolidation.
• Strong Excel and accounting software skills.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities.

Added Advantage:

• Experience in IPO preparation, financial due diligence or working with IPO reporting accountants.
• Familiarity with Bursa Malaysia ACE Market listing requirements.
• Experience in technology, recruitment, staffing, payroll or fintech industries.
• Experience in mergers, acquisitions and business restructuring.
• Experience establishing financial controls and improving accounting systems.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The successful candidate will be measured by:

• Timely and accurate monthly management accounts.
• Accuracy and completeness of group financial records.
• Timely completion of statutory audits and tax submissions.
• Effective management of subsidiary accounts and group consolidation.
• Strong internal financial controls and compliance.
• Improved finance processes and team productivity.
• Financial readiness for IPO due diligence and reporting requirements.

Personal Attributes

• Hands-on, proactive and detail-oriented.
• Strong integrity, accountability and ownership.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
• A problem-solver who takes initiative to improve processes.
• Able to work closely with the Group CFO, senior management and external stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join a fast-growing technology and recruitment group.
• Exposure to group financial management and corporate restructuring.
• Direct involvement in the group's proposed ACE Market IPO journey.
• Opportunity to work closely with the Group CFO and senior management.
• Career growth and the opportunity to build a strong group finance function.
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

Pay: RM7,000.00 - RM10,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Professional development

Work Location: In person