6785 - Finance Controller

Agensi Pekerjaan Minde Group Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Agensi Pekerjaan Minde Group Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced finance leader to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and budgeting for a logistics-focused organization in Malaysia. The role emphasizes governance, audit coordination, and strategic financial guidance to support growth.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate finance, at least 10 years in the field, and proven experience with ERP systems and regulatory compliance within an MNC context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA/ACCA/CIMA preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in finance/accounting with 5 years in management.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and regulations.
• Experience in MNC reporting, ERP systems, and logistics industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and treasury functions.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of management reports for submission to HQ.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Analysing financial data and providing insights to management and support decision-making.
• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of audited accounts, tax returns, SST, transfer pricing and other regulatory filings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Job description

An integrated logistics company providing temperature-controlled storage, transportation, and supply chain solutions for food manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, supported by an extensive logistics network in Malaysia.

Job Descriptions:

Accounting operations, Financial Reporting, and Analysis

• Oversee the preparation of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, andtreasury functions.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of management reports for submission to HQ.
• Preparing and presenting monthly financial performance report.
• Coordinate and manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Analysing financial data and providing insights to management and support decision-making
• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of audited accounts, tax returns, SST, transferpricing and other regulatory filings.
• Liaise with Internal and External auditors, Tax agent, Solicitors, Bankers, Company Secretary,Customs, Inland Revenue, Government agencies, etc
• Cash Flow & Treasury Management
• Monitor cash flow to ensure company liquidity meeting the operational and financialobligation and capex expenditure
• Manage relationships with banks and ensuring access to necessary financing and capitalresources.
• Cash Flow and Forecast reporting

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Oversee and developing financial budget and forecasts
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, work closely with department heads and toalign with group and organizational goals.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast, providing variance analysis andrecommending corrective actions.
• Track and monitor cost spending, **escalate** impending overruns and recommend **rectifications** as appropriate

Strategic and Leadership Functions

• Contributing to the company's and group's financial strategy and direction
• Provide insights and advice to senior management on financial matters.
• Involve in customers and vendors business contract/agreements
• Support and lead Group and Company initiative.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

Compliance and Controls

• Oversees compliance and adherence to group corporate governance
• Ensuring financial operations comply with local accounting standards, regulations, andlegislation.
• Ensure continuous compliance to tax regulation
• Develop and enforce financial policies, SOPs and internal controls to safeguard assets andcompliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with external regulators to ensure all regulatory compliance.
• Supervise, train, and mentor finance department staff, fostering a culture of excellence andcontinuous improvement
• -Lead and provide guidance to team members pertaining to finance and accountingactivities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or professional certification such as CPA, ACCA,CIMA or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of working experience in finance or accounting roles, with at least 5 yearsin a management capacity.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in MNC reporting, ERP system, Services and Logistic industry will be addedadvantages
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills
• Self-starter capable of working individually and ability to work with diverse groups ofpeople.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.