Financial Accounting Lead

• Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment
• Join a team that values problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
  
  
  

About Our Client

A well-established Malaysian oil and gas with a strong international presence, the company operates across various segments within the energy and infrastructure space. Its business covers offshore operations, renewable projects, and emerging green technologies, reflecting its focus on innovation and sustainability. Guided by a long-term vision to support the global energy transition, the company continues to invest in cleaner solutions, digital capabilities, and operational excellence. With a diverse portfolio and commitment to responsible growth, it plays an important role in delivering reliable and sustainable energy infrastructure across multiple markets.

Job Description

• Lead and mentor the finance team in managing end-to-end accounting operations, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), month-end closing, and year-end audit activities.
• Oversee workload allocation to ensure balanced responsibilities and high standards of accuracy and efficiency across the team.
• Drive process and system optimisation initiatives-particularly in IFS and Sigma-to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
• Ensure full compliance with IFRS and Group Accounting Standards, maintaining the integrity of all financial statements and reports.
• Review and approve monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions to ensure timely and accurate reporting across all business entities.
• Coordinate with Group Finance, external auditors, and other key stakeholders to meet all financial reporting, statutory, and audit requirements.
• Support capital injections, cash flow planning, and liquidity management to ensure adequate funding for business operations.
• Provide coaching, training, and guidance to finance team members, building capability and encouraging professional growth.
• Manage ad-hoc financial projects and provide analytical support to leadership teams as required.
  
  
  

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CA, CPA, or ACCA qualification is required.
• Minimum 10 years of finance and accounting experience, with prior exposure to a Big 4 audit firm or large multinational environment.
• Strong technical expertise in IFRS, financial reporting, and local statutory requirements.
• Proven leadership experience, with a track record of managing diverse teams across multiple locations or regions.
• Familiarity with IFS and/or Sigma ERP systems is a strong advantage.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, detail-oriented leader with the ability to drive change, streamline processes, and improve operational efficiency.
  
  
  

What's On Offer

• Contract: 6 Months
• Opportunity to lead a high-performing finance team within a global and dynamic organisation.
• Exposure to international operations and cross-border collaboration.
• A supportive, forward-thinking culture that values initiative, integrity, and professional growth.
• Hybrid working arrangements, promoting work-life balance and flexibility.
  
  
  

Contact: Ariff Kamri

Quote job ref: JN-102025-6848307