Regional Finance Controller - Malaysian Expat [ Palembang ]

ACCA Careers; Palembang; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Finance Controller to lead their finance team in Indonesia. This role involves overseeing financial reporting, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with local and international standards. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience, preferably in the plantation sector, and will play a crucial role in driving financial strategies and risk management. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with international teams.

Benefits

Allowances

Accommodation Provided

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in finance management.
• Proven leadership in finance roles, preferably in plantation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and reporting under IFRS.
• Manage treasury functions and maintain cash flow integrity.
• Support audits and compliance with local regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Risk Management

Budgeting

Mandarin Communication

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor Degree

CPA or CMA Qualification

Job description

• Reports to Group FC, manages the company's finances, administration and risk in Indonesia
• Helps to create financial and business strategies and ensure systems are in place to protect company's assets
  
  

Client Details

Our client is a multinational plantation company with multiple sites in Indonesia. They are looking to onboard an experienced FC with background in plantation and lead their finance team.

Description

Assist in preparing business plans and managing capital requests and budgeting processes.

Oversee accounting and reporting under IFRS, ensure accurate balance sheet reconciliations, and support audits and compliance with local and HQ standards.

Supervise treasury functions, maintain cash flow integrity, prepare forecasts, and manage funding and banking relationships.

Support executive decisions, manage third-party finance functions, oversee transaction systems, and promote operational best practices.

Drive risk mitigation, enforce internal controls, support audits, and follow up on identified issues.

Oversee tax filings, provisions, transfer pricing, dispute resolutions, and compliance with new regulations.

Report financially to local and group management, and maintain strong relationships with auditors and the internal team.

Profile

• Malaysian
• Minimum Bachelor Degree, with qualification in CPA or CMA
• Proven leadership position as FC or equivalent
• More than 15 years of experience
• Preferably candidate with background in palm oil or plantation background
• Able to communicate in Mandarin (Liaise with China office)
• Fluent in English language, both oral and written
• Placement in Palembang, South Sumatra office
  
  

Job Offer

• Reporting to Group CFO
• Allowances and accommodation are provided to the successful applicant
  
  

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