Chief Financial Officer (M&A / Strategic Growth / Financial Strategy)

Our client, an established company within a diversified group, is seeking a commercially driven Chief Financial Officer to lead its finance function, support Nasdaq-related reporting and compliance, and drive acquisition-led growth.

As the company expands into corporate secretarial and professional services, the CFO will play a key role in evaluating acquisitions, executing cross-border transactions and integrating acquired businesses. The role requires practical knowledge of Nasdaq listing rules, SEC reporting requirements and US public-company governance.

Key Responsibilities

Nasdaq Compliance and Corporate Governance

• Oversee the finance function’s contribution to applicable Nasdaq and SEC obligations, ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting and disclosures.

• Coordinate SEC reporting with group management, US legal counsel and auditors, including Form 20-F and Form 6-K, or other applicable reporting forms.

• Monitor Nasdaq continued-listing requirements and advise management on financial compliance risks and corrective actions.

• Strengthen disclosure controls and internal controls over financial reporting, supporting applicable Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.

• Coordinate audits with PCAOB-registered auditors and address accounting, audit and control deficiencies.

• Support the Board and Audit Committee on financial governance, related-party transactions and the reporting implications of acquisitions, financing and corporate actions.

M&A and Strategic Growth

• Partner with the Board to develop and execute acquisition and portfolio-growth strategies.

• Lead financial due diligence, valuation, financial modelling and risk assessment of acquisition targets.

• Assess transaction structures, funding requirements, investment returns and cross-border financial risks.

• Support negotiations and coordinate lawyers, auditors, tax advisers, financial institutions and other transaction partners.

• Lead post-acquisition financial integration, including consolidation, reporting alignment, controls and performance monitoring.

Financial Leadership

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, treasury, cash-flow management and financing initiatives.

• Deliver timely management reports, business analysis and strategic recommendations to the Board.

• Oversee group financial reporting, taxation, statutory audits and local compliance.

• Strengthen financial policies, cost control, risk management and operational efficiency.

• Lead and develop finance teams across the company and its subsidiaries.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.

• At least 8 years of progressive finance experience, including 3 years as a CFO, Finance Director or equivalent senior finance leader.

• Practical familiarity with Nasdaq listing rules, SEC reporting obligations and US public-company governance is essential.

• Demonstrated involvement in US-listed financial reporting, regulatory submissions or ongoing compliance, with the ability to explain personal responsibilities and deliverables.

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS, with the ability to apply the relevant reporting framework to a US-listed group.

• Familiarity with PCAOB audit requirements, disclosure controls and applicable Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.

• Proven experience in M&A or cross-border transactions, including financial due diligence, valuation and deal assessment.

• Practical experience in post-acquisition financial integration and group consolidation.

• Strong command of budgeting, treasury, taxation, audit and internal controls.

• Commercial judgement and the ability to present clear recommendations to the Board.

• Strong English communication skills and experience working with overseas advisers.

• Hands-on, adaptable and comfortable operating in a growing business environment.

Preferred Experience

• Direct finance leadership within a Nasdaq-listed company or responsibility for supporting its reporting obligations.

• Completed acquisitions involving US or other overseas businesses.

• Experience in corporate secretarial, accounting, corporate services or professional-services businesses.

• IPO execution, capital raising or corporate restructuring experience.

• Big Four audit, transaction advisory, corporate finance, investment banking or private-equity experience.

• CA, CPA, ACCA, CFA or an equivalent professional qualification.
  

  
  EA Personnel: Cheng Han Fong

  EA Reg ID: R1102540

  EA License No.: 24C2359