Head of Finance and Procurement

Lead Finance and Procurement department in strategizing Finance and Procurement administration and operational matters which includes financial management, financial accounting, statutory and regulatory reporting, investment and cash management, and also strategic procurement management.

Principal Accountabilities

• Ensure achievement of Corporate and Business Goals and objectives

o By leading the Finance and Procurement team in the formulation of corporate strategic plans to achieve stakeholder's objectives and cost-effective results

o By implementing appropriate policies, procedures, and standards for operation effectiveness, asset utilization, cash flow, profitability, and the best practices of procurement

o By identifying business risk to the achievement of financial objectives and recommended risk management for finance and procurement

o By developing and maintaining effective relations with significant organizations, government agencies, and industry-related associations

o By ensuring the effectiveness of the secretarial function to the procurement committee and tender committee

o By continuously improving systems, databases, and processes for efficient and effective management of finance and procurement

o By providing assistance and advisory services to the Board, Management and employees as a whole

• Ensure the achievement of effective finance and procurement management

o By providing analytical and evaluative reports for decision making and monitoring of financial performance

o By recommending the adoption of good corporate governance practices on finance and financial system integrity

o By implementing prudent methods and procedures for cash management, financial transaction processing, preparation of financial statements, and management accounts

o By formulating, recommending, and seeking approval for an efficient and effective method for procurement processes and management system

o By communicating with all departments for the approval of concepts, methods, and processes for effective procurement

o By ensuring the effectiveness of vendor development and management which includes, assessing potential vendors, analyzing the performance of existing vendors, and administration of vendors in the registration process

Competency Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or master's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Studies/Business Administration or any related field with a minimum of 10 years of experience

• Preference with Professional qualification (ACCA/CPA/MICPA/CIMA)

• Well versed in Financial Reporting Standards, Tax Regulations, and any related laws and regulations to the job

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and build relationships with people of all levels

• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and adaptable to various competing demands

• Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with attention to detail.

• Able to lead and positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization

• Good command in both oral and written English and Bahasa Malaysia.

• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications especially PowerPoint and Excel.

• Strong sense of commitment and dedication, with a sense of urgency to get things done and result-driven oriented