Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Corporate Finance Manager is needed to facilitate investment, fundraising and financial planning activities.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and coordinate financial/tax due diligence for M&A transactions of renewable energy projects
• Review key commercial terms to structure M&A deals and provide recommendations for pricing negotiations
• Deal with external stakeholders including advisors, lenders and regulatory bodies to see through corporate transactions from conception to completion
• Manage corporate and project finance (non-recourse/limited recourse) loans from structuring, documentation, completion to post completion (including monitoring of compliance with financial covenants)
• Develop and maintain financial models to support investment and fundraising activities. Maintain responsibility for the accuracy and correct incorporation of relevant reports to such models. Propose and implement relevant sensitivity analysis.
• Advise internal stakeholders in understanding appropriate risk allocation, bankability of terms and conditions of various project contracts and provide general structuring advice and optimisation of returns throughout the business development process
• Identify main project economic and financial risks and recommend appropriate mitigation process
• Monitoring and forecasting Group financial covenants to ensure compliance and provide appropriate investment execution
  1) Work closely with business divisions to evaluate and execute investment opportunities (greenfield/brownfield investment, M&A, joint ventures and divestments, etc).
  2) Lead the financial modelling and valuation, financial due diligence, investment structuring and negotiation of commercial terms and compliance to regulatory requirement
  3) Lead the preparation of internal proposals with holistic well-researched analysis and recommendations to the EXCO / Board for approval
• Capital market fundraising – lead the development of Groupwide cross-border fund raising strategies (including equity, debt, hybrid, banking and trade facilities etc)
• Liquidity and FX management –
  1) Formulate strategies in the management of Group cash and liquidity requirements through effective cash management, forex and hedging strategies
  2) Governs the Group overall banking operations
  3) Monitor and manage Group financial risk exposure i.e., interest rate, forex, credit, and equity across cross border jurisdiction
• Stakeholder management – building and managing of relationships with internal and external stakeholders, partners, financiers, technical and legal advisors
• In depth knowledge of capital markets and regulatory environment (Bursa’s Main Market Listing Requirements, Securities Commission Guidelines and Companies Act)
• Lead subordinate and work with other internal stakeholders in order to meet deadline provided for corporate exercise and financing exercise

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Strong tertiary qualifications i.e. Bachelor’s degree in the field of Statistics, Actuarial Science, Quantitative Finance or Accounting and Finance.
• Professional qualification like CFA, CPA and MBA
• Demonstrates deep knowledge and understanding of corporate finance transactions.
• Highly and technically competent in various investment appraisal techniques such as EV/EBITDA, P/Es, DDM, DCF and familiar with pros and cons of each
• Highly and technically competent in financial modelling, in particular, being able to develop robust, flexible and bankable project finance models.
• At least 10 years’ experience in M&A, Corporate Finance, Equity Capital-Markets and Deal-making (typically in Investment Banks or CF units of major Accountancy Firms or reputable Strategic Management Consultants or Private Equity Firms)
• Ability to see the “big picture” with a solution-oriented mindset and critical eye for detail

To perform and manage O&M activities and asset management program for LSE and LSEII solar plants and operations of other Large Scale Solar (LSS) projects in order to ensure the LSS plants are operated and maintained above the Group performance targets and based on prudent utility practices, and in accordance with their respective PPAs and the required regulatory and legislative requirements.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the planning, implementation and continual improvement of the asset health monitoring program for LSS assets to ensure Key Performance Index (KPI) targets as set by the Head of Department are met.
• Monitor and manage techno-commercial performance of the Company’s majority-owned assets and overseas Joint Venture (JV) assets to ensure full compliance with the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), other key contracts and all local regulatory/ legislative requirements related to power plant / assets operations.
• Strategize, manage, supervise and execute overall technical, engineering, procurement, maintenance, operations, planning, and jointly manage the company financial performance and other group initiatives to achieve and surpass all KPIs of LSS assets. Provide valuable input and advice to the Management in matters related to solar power field, as a Subject Matter Expert.
• Monitor plant performance against the plants Financial Model (FM) and PVSYST Forecast Target to ensure HSSE, Performance Ratio, Generation and Availability targets of the LSS plant is achieved on a monthly basis.
• Monitor the effectiveness of the plant predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Lead in trouble-shooting, investigation and analysis of plant defects and engagement with the OEM and suppliers of various main electrical equipment, inverters and PV panels.
• Coordinate with purchasing personnel at site and manage key purchases for the plant operation.
• Prepare plants operational updates for reporting to Executive Management Committee and to the Board of Directors.
• Prepare internal approval papers to higher management on budget requests and purchases related to the plant operation.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Electrical/Mechanical or equivalent engineering field from an accredited university.
• Holder of Solar PV system-related certifications
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in solar power generation Sector
• Had knowledge of Grid-Connected PV installation and maintenance, Application of PVSyst tool, Meteonorm, SolarGIS and any other equivalent software for solar PV system analysis, Power plant O&M and Contract management
• Willing to travel local and overseas when needed
• Coordinate and prepare MOM for the weekly Operation Management meeting to ensure alignment of key business strategies with internal stakeholders and Joint-Venture partners.
• Advocate utility best practices and standards in the O&M and asset management of the LSS plant.
• Assist in O&M System and Methodology development to promote lean, energy-efficient and cost-effective operation of power plants/ assets.
• Assist to provide and maintain Green House Gas (GHG) data for all LSS assets for Group’s Sustainability reporting.
• Any other tasks as and when assigned by the Management.

Be based in Penang, the newly created position is to lead a Procurement Center of Excellence that ensures category strategies are developed in collaboration with stakeholders across Global Procurement and that all procurement provides value for money and is compliant with internal policies and requirements.

To perform the duties and exercise the powers which the Group CEO may from time to time properly assign to her/him in connection with the business of the Group of Companies in the region which includes but not limited to Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, Taiwan, and Thailand.

To manage the full spectrum of Procurement and Logistic responsibilities and activities of our Group of Companies in the region and be responsible for the process of sourcing, procuring and timely delivery of power transmission line and substation as well as power plant’s fuel, consumables, spare parts & services for the Group (“Purchases”).

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing the Group Procurement & Logistic Department on the process of sourcing, procuring and timely delivery of all Purchases in the most cost-effective manner
• Do in all his/her power to implement and maintain the Procurement Policy and Procedures of the Company vested in him and at all times and in all respects conform to and comply with all proper and reasonable directions and regulations of the Group of Companies. Conduct periodical review on existing Procurement Policy and Procedures so that procurement and logistics functions are always performed in the most cost effective and practical manner with respect to the ever-changing environment
• Developing the Group organizational sourcing strategy and plans in order to optimize leverage and maximizing the cost effectiveness of all Purchases
• Ensuring that strategy, processes, and tools are in place and that they are continuously optimized to source at the best possible condition for the Group Procurement Team
• Collaborating with respective Country leaders, Head of Operations and Site Management team in developing and implementing strategic initiatives
• Based on strategy outcomes, assure supply by developing supplier relationships and establish agreements with global suppliers. Scope of this role includes establishing global processes related to the procure to pay function
• Guide and improve on the current customs clearance/logistics arrangement for costs savings and on time delivery
• Ensure prudent and practical vendor management practices and contribute to approved supplier validation activities including occasional travel to review suppliers’ facilities for the Group
• Review commercial tender documents and specifications, negotiate for advantageous terms, reviewing existing contracts to ensure on-going feasibility; and performing risk assessments on potential contracts & agreements for parts & services for the Group
• Lead the negotiation, placement & administration of all major Purchases and contracts with vendors for the Group
• Fine tune & improve on the Procurement Process for the Group to ensure optimization of costs. Evaluate & recommends the best sourcing strategies for high values purchases

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Procurement, Business Administration or suitable commercial or technical qualification
• Minimum fifteen (15) years of Procurement Management experience
•  Experience with past major project procurement (this could be new-build or plant maintenance related)
•  Prior experience in the power generation industry / petrochemical / heavy manufacturing industry will be an added advantage
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
• Proficiency in Mandarin, both written and oral will be an added advantage

The Internal Audit Manager is to support the Head of Group Internal Audit (IA) in providing internal audit services across the Group business operations and assist to lead the performance of the risk based operations, financial and compliance audits of the Group. He/ She will assess the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls for various business entities within the Group and to provide management, leadership in communicating risk and controls concerns and increase IA influence among various operations management.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan for the audit engagements including the scope and objectives.
• Assess the business processes and identify internal control issues.
• Coach and supervise team members and ensure that the audit engagements are completed within the budgeted time line.
• Review and evaluate the completed work, observations and recommendations for accuracy, adequacy and documentation leading to preparation of audit report.
• Prepare audit reports and participate in discussion of issues and remedial action plans with the appropriate levels of management.
• Follow up outstanding audit issues and monitor timely completion of agreed remedial actions by management.
• Perform ad hoc audit and investigations as and when required.

REQUIREMENTS

• At least a degree holder in accountancy or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 8 years of internal audit experience.
• Possess good analytical and auditing skills with the ability to identify internal control issues and able to recommend process improvement.
• A flair in report writing.
• High proficiency in using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel and Powerpoint)
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Willing to travel.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet milestones within time and cost constraints

To prepare full set of financial reports together with supporting schedules. Assist in cashflow monitoring, payment processes and group consolidation.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Closing monthly management accounts of Malaysia holding entity within stipulated timeline.
• Ensure accuracy of accounting records, bank reconciliations, inter-company balances, audit schedules, etc.
• Prepare financial reports of Malaysia holding entity within stipulated timeline.
• Monitor budget utilization.
• Support Accountant to prepare group reporting and analysis
• Preparing the audit schedules for the annual audit and liaising with the external auditors on the issue and resolving the matters;
• Liaise with bankers, suppliers and auditor and maintain a healthy working relationship with external parties.
• As a back-up for colleague who in charge of payments process for expenses in accordance with approved procedures and agreed credit terms.
• Perform such other tasks as and when required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Degree in Accounting and with 3 years working experience in similar post.
• AutoCount, Microsoft office (Words, Excel, PowerPoint)