Standard Chartered Full Time Malaysia jobs

Summary of Role

Our client is seeking a Group CFO to lead the Finance & Accounting function across Southeast Asia, covering Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia. This role oversees a regional team of 18 and is responsible for driving financial strategy, governance, and operational excellence across multiple markets.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on yet strategic finance leader who can contribute immediately, operate effectively within a multicultural environment, and partner closely with business stakeholders to drive sustainable growth and performance.

Job Description

• Lead and take full ownership of the end-to-end accounting and financial closing processes, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timeliness across all regional entities

• Establish and enforce robust internal controls, governance frameworks, and financial policies to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

• Drive continuous improvement and finance transformation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, data quality, and standardisation across the region

• Ensure high standards in the quality, consistency, and timeliness of financial and management reporting, including statutory reporting and performance analytics

• Oversee the preparation and delivery of comprehensive management accounting insights, enabling informed and timely business decision-making

• Review, challenge, and supervise business plans, budgets, and forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and financial targets

• Partner closely with commercial and operational teams to evaluate sales strategies, optimise margins, and enhance profitability across projects and business opportunities

• Provide financial leadership in assessing investment decisions, business cases, and growth initiatives, ensuring optimal returns and effective risk management

• Strengthen financial visibility through forward-looking analytics, KPI frameworks, and performance dashboards

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing regional finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Act as a trusted business partner to senior leadership, contributing to long-term strategy, operational excellence, and organisational growth

Requirements

Experience & Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (mandatory)

• Proven track record within a multinational (MNC) environment, with regional or multi-country exposure

• Prior exposure to the chemical industry is highly preferred; candidates from other complex industries will be considered for strong profiles

• Demonstrated experience in leading cross-border teams and regional finance operations

• Chinese language capability is an advantage to support stakeholder engagement

• Ability to contribute immediately with minimal learning curve in a fast-paced environment

Core Competencies & Leadership Attributes

• Strong commercial and strategic acumen, with the ability to drive business performance and value creation

• Deep expertise across the full spectrum of finance and accounting functions

• Highly meticulous, detail-oriented, and disciplined, with strong governance mindset

• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at executive level

• Results-driven with a proactive, “can-do” attitude and strong sense of ownership

• Demonstrates a hands-on, “walk-the-talk” leadership style, balancing strategic oversight with operational involvement

• Strong people leadership capabilities, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams

• Comfortable operating in diverse, multicultural, and matrixed environments