Assistant Vice President, Finance & Governance

Financial Strategy, Planning & Budgeting- Lead the full annual budgeting cycle across all departments, aligning plans with organisational goals, collaborating with department heads, and developing financial models and scenarios to guide strategic decisions.- Monitor monthly budget performance, drive corrective actions, and manage quarterly and mid-year re-forecasting based on actual results and evolving programme needs.- Prepare and present consolidated budget proposals to senior management and the Board, supported by clear justifications, variance analyses, and risk assessments.

Financial Reporting & Analysis- Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting—monthly, quarterly, and annually—while ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, maintaining balance sheet integrity, and delivering insightful variance analyses and specialised reports for management, board, and donor needs.- Strengthen reporting quality and efficiency by ensuring data accuracy in financial systems and driving continuous improvements, including automation and process enhancements.

Statutory Compliance & Regulatory Reporting- Manage all statutory reporting and compliance requirements, including audited financial statements, tax submissions, SST filings, and regulatory filings to SSM and other authorities, while coordinating with auditors and tax consultants to ensure full adherence to Malaysian financial regulations.- Maintain audit-ready documentation and ensure financial systems and processes support both internal governance needs and external compliance standards, adapting to regulatory changes as they arise.

Internal Controls & Audit Coordination- Design and implement robust internal financial controls to mitigate fraud risk, errors, or policy non-compliance.- Coordinate annual external audits by ensuring complete documentation, prompt responses, and a smooth audit timeline.- Conduct periodic reviews of finance policies and SOPs, recommending updates to reflect evolving business needs and risk profiles.

Cash Flow & Financial Health Management- Manage short- and long-term cash flow forecasts to ensure adequate liquidity for operations and obligations.- Review and approve bank reconciliations, disbursement schedules, and fund allocation to ensure efficient cash utilization.

Procurement & Cost Management- Establish and oversee transparent procurement policies, ensuring cost-effectiveness and governance compliance.- Drive strategic vendor management, including contract negotiations and supplier performance evaluations.- Optimize the accounts payable process, reducing lead times and improving payment efficiencies.

Finance Governance, Integrity, and Board Support- Serve as the Finance & Governance focal point, supporting integrity processes, compliance assurance, and monitoring of governance risks and internal controls.- Ensure finance operations meet strict governance standards through proper documentation, approval trails, justifications, and audit readiness.- Enhance Board decision-making by validating financial content, providing analysis, and ensuring accurate, governance-aligned submissions before escalation to the AGC and Board.

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