Chief Financial Officer

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with strong software industry experience to lead the organization’s end-to-end finance and accounting function. This role will drive financial strategy, operational excellence, and long-term business value.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting expertise, experience in listed companies or listing environments, strong business and operational acumen, and a proven track record in people leadership and mergers & acquisitions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Business Leadership

• Provide financial leadership and strategic guidance across the organization, influencing business performance, capital planning, and risk management.
  
• Partner with senior management to support corporate strategy, growth initiatives, and operational decision-making through data-driven financial insights.
  

End-to-End Finance & Accounting Operations

• Oversee the full spectrum of finance and accounting functions including GL, AP/AR, payroll, taxation, treasury, financial reporting, and compliance.
  
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
  
• Lead audits, tax matters, and governance processes with a high standard of integrity and control.
  

Listing & Regulatory Compliance

• Manage financial governance and compliance requirements for a listed company or companies preparing for listing.
  
• Ensure adherence to relevant accounting standards, regulatory frameworks, and reporting obligations.
  

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
  
• Provide insightful analysis on performance, variances, and profitability to support executive decision-making.
  

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Lead end-to-end M&A activities including financial due diligence, valuation, deal structuring, integration planning, and post-merger financial integration.
  
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful execution of transactions.
  

Risk Management & Internal Controls

• Establish and maintain robust internal controls, financial policies, and risk management frameworks.
  
• Proactively identify financial, operational, and compliance risks and implement mitigation strategies.
  

People Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.
  
• Build a strong finance organization with clear accountability, capability development, and succession planning.
  
• Foster strong collaboration with cross-functional leaders across the business.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  
• Professional accounting certification is mandatory (CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent).
  
• Minimum 10 years of senior finance leadership experience, preferably at CFO, Finance Director, or Controller level.
  
• Software business experience is required.
  
• Experience working in a listed company or with listing exposure is required.
  
• Proven people management experience leading finance teams.
  
• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end finance and accounting functions.
  
• Hands-on experience with mergers & acquisitions.
  
• Strong business, operational, and commercial acumen.
  
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.