Job Description

Job Title: Group Financial Controller

Company: Catcha Digital Berhad (KLSE:CATCHA(0173))

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Catcha Digital Berhad Overview:

Catcha Digital Berhad is a Malaysia-based investment holding company, focused on operating businesses in the digital media, advertising and software industries. The Group’s notable subsidiaries include iMedia Asia Sdn Bhd, a digital media company that provides integrated advertising solutions to major brands in the FMCG, retail, property and entertainment industries in Malaysia and Nexible Solutions Sdn Bhd, an AI-powered sales automation software for its businesses to manage new sales leads and customer relationships. Catcha Digital Berhad is listed on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia under the stock code of KLSE:CATCHA (0173).

We are currently seeking a Group Financial Controller to join our team in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You will be working in a fast-paced environment with a dynamic team shaping the digital landscape in Southeast Asia. The Group Financial Controller is a key leadership role, responsible for overseeing all financial activities of the group. This position requires a unique blend of strategic thinking, team leadership, and hands-on involvement in financial operations. Reporting to the Group CEO, the ideal candidate will be comfortable in both leading a team and directly contributing to key deliverables.

Responsibilities:

1) Financial Planning, Operations, and Control

• Oversee and manage financial accounting, group consolidation, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and treasury management across the Group.
• Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures in accordance with local and international accounting standards
• Analyse financial performance and provide recommendations to improve profitability
• Manage payroll and accounts payable process, including vendor payment processing, invoice management, and reconciliation, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures and relevant laws
• Ensure accurate and timely financial statements and management reports
• Liaise with board of directors, external auditors, tax authorities, company secretary, bankers, advisors and other stakeholders
• Provide ad-hoc support, analyses and reports to support business strategy and timely/relevant management decision making

2) Governance, Risk and Compliance

• Support the board of directors in the preparation of Group consolidated financial reports, such as interim report and annual report for regulatory agencies
• Identify, manage and mitigate financial risks
• Ensure compliance with local law, tax provisions and relevant industry and financial regulations across the Group of companies
• Prepare tax planning, tax incentives and liaison with the tax authorities on all business taxes.

3) Corporate Development and Finance (M&A and Fundraising)

• Manage and support execution of corporate exercises, such as fundraising activities, mergers and acquisition
• Conduct due diligence on potential target assets
• Work with external advisors on deal execution, preparation of legal agreements and regulatory filing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field or professional accounting qualification such as CPA, CIMA, ICAEW or ACCA. Our GFC will be required to sign off on the statutory declaration of the audited financial statements of Catcha Digital Berhad.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in a senior finance role, preferably in a publicly listed company
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and standards, tax regulations, financial analysis and modelling
• Impeccable attention to details
• Experience in leading projects with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with good command of written and verbal English.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word & Powerpoint) and accounting software

If you are a self-motivated individual interested in joining a dynamic and fast-growing company, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume to hr@catchadigital.com.

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