Head, Statutory Reporting & Policy, Group Finance

About the role Lead the Group's statutory reporting, financial consolidation, accounting policy and technical accounting functions, ensuring the integrity of the Group's external financial reporting and compliance with applicable accounting, governance and regulatory requirements. The role serves as the Group's central authority on accounting policy, financial reporting interpretation and consolidation matters, and is responsible for maintaining a robust financial reporting governance framework across the Group. As the principal point of contact for external auditors and Bank Negara Malaysia on financial reporting and accounting matters, the incumbent plays a key role in safeguarding the Group's financial reporting integrity and supporting the Financial Management & Control function in fulfilling its financial stewardship responsibilities. Key responsibilities Lead the Group's statutory reporting and consolidation framework Ensure the timely and accurate issuance of statutory financial statements and disclosures Oversee the consolidation of Group financial results, ensuring the integrity, completeness and consistency of financial information reported by subsidiaries Review and challenge financial information submitted by subsidiaries to ensure compliance with Group reporting requirements and accounting policies Own and maintain the Group Accounting Policy Framework Lead the assessment, interpretation and implementation of new accounting standards and reporting requirements Establish accounting positions for significant transactions, business initiatives and strategic projects Serve as the Group's principal technical accounting advisor and provide guidance on complex accounting, reporting and disclosure matters Act as the primary liaison with external auditors and lead audit planning, coordination and issue resolution Act as the primary liaison with Bank Negara Malaysia on accounting, financial reporting and disclosure matters About you Accountable for integrity, accuracy and completeness of the Group's consolidated financial statements and statutory disclosures Responsible for timely delivery of statutory reporting obligations Responsible for effective governance and consistent application of Group accounting policies Responsible for compliance with applicable accounting standards, Companies Act requirements and regulatory expectations Responsible for effective management of external audit and regulatory engagements relating to financial reporting matters Responsible for provision of sound technical accounting advice and reporting guidance across the Group Responsible for maintenance of a robust financial reporting governance and control framework