Overview
Group Chief Financial Officer Jobs in Yangon, Myanmar at Alphasearch
Title: Group Chief Financial Officer
Company: Alphasearch
Location: Yangon, Myanmar
Group Chief Financial Officer
- Group-level Finance Leadership opportunity
- Well established company in Myanmar
- Location: Myanmar
The Company
The compnay is one of the leading providers of pharmaceutical and medical products in Myanmar. They operate a nationwide distribution network supported by modern facilities, strong supply chain capabilities, and long-standing partnerships across the healthcare ecosystem. With increasing business complexity and growth momentum, the Group is now seeking a seasoned Group CFO to lead its group-wide finance function. This appointment forms part of the organization’s commitment to elevating financial discipline, efficiency, and long-term value creation within the business.
The Position
Reporting directly to senior leadership, the Group CFO will be responsible for the full financial strategy, risk management, and accounting operations of the organization. This includes leading the development of financial and operational strategies, establishing performance metrics, and overseeing all aspects of financial planning and reporting. The appointed individual will manage financial control, accounting, treasury, and tax functions to ensure compliance with IFRS and local regulatory requirements across all operating entities. The role includes the implementation and monitoring of internal control policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks to ensure strong reporting accuracy, effective risk mitigation, and operational efficiency.
The Group CFO will drive financial and tax planning aligned with the Group’s business directions, including M&A activities, financing arrangements, and maintaining an optimal tax structure. He or she will oversee audits, ensure timely filings, review financial stability and risk exposure, and provide strategic recommendations to the Board and senior management. Additionally, the role will manage manufacturing costing structures, enhance cost controls, and develop high-performing finance teams through coaching, performance management, and talent development.
The Person
The ideal candidate should hold an MBA or Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, with CPA qualifications strongly preferred. Candidates must offer at least 12 years of relevant experience leading finance functions within manufacturing, trading, or distribution businesses, with a strong preference for those from pharmaceutical, FMCG, or similarly regulated sectors.
Experience working within a Group of Companies structure and familiarity with local financial reporting and regulatory requirements across different jurisdictions will be highly regarded. The role requires a minimum of 8 years in senior leadership, strong exposure to financial operations, tax planning, debt financing, and M&A activities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ERP, MRP, and accounting systems is essential, along with working knowledge of GAAP and IFRS. The role requires proven experience in developing finance teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Fluency in English is required.
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