Chief Financial Officer

The ideal candidates should be passionate about working in the evolving field of educational business, and will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company, guiding its financial strategy and planning, while displaying a propensity for creative, unconventional strategies in finance to drive results.

We are an organization with very big ambition and are on our way to being one of the top in AI-driven online education industry, therefore only apply if you are really looking for new challenges and opportunities and still have what it takes to hustle hard together with us on making a change to millions of lives out there through new generation of education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Planning and Analysis: Develop and implement financial strategies aligning with the organization's goals and objectives, including budget creation, financial performance forecasting, and financial statement analysis.
• Financial Operations: Supervise daily financial operations, such as accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and billing.
• Team Management: Provide leadership to all facets of the Group's financial reporting and accounting operations. Lead and manage a team of financial professionals, including accountants, financial analysts, and other specialists. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, communication, and analytical skills are highly desirable.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow and liquidity to ensure the company's ability to meet its financial obligations.
• Accounting and Reporting: Oversee Billing, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, and Revenue Recognition. Ensure all financial reporting is accurate, timely, and compliant with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
• Risk Management: Identify and evaluate financial risks, and formulate strategies to mitigate these risks, including those associated with investments, currency fluctuations, and credit.
• Corporate Activities: Manage corporate activities including Corporate Restructuring, Fund Raising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Initial Public Offerings, etc.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all pertinent financial regulations and laws, including tax laws, financial reporting requirements, and internal control procedures.
• Investor Relations: Manage relationships with investors, shareholders, and other stakeholders, effectively communicating financial performance and strategies.

Qualifications & Experience

- Must hold a Degree in Accounting or a related certification (MIA / CIMA / ACCA / CA / CPA / etc.)

- Must have working knowledge and experience with MFRS / IFRS framework

- Main key areas of focus - Financial Operations, Accounting and Reporting, Team Management.

- A minimum of 6 years experience in roles such as Finance Manager, Senior Group Accountant, or equivalent positions.

- Working knowledge and experience with Bursa listing requirements will be added advantages.

- Corporate finance knowledge and experience will be a big advantage.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• How many years' experience do you have with forecasting for businesses?
• How many years' experience do you have in tax law?
• How many years' experience do you have as a manager / team lead?
• Which of the following accounting tasks are you familiar with?
• Have you worked in a role which requires experience with financial analysis and modelling?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

Perks and benefits: Continuous Growth and Learning Opportunity, Open Pantry.