Assistant Financial Controller

GSK; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to provide key financial reporting support. This role is crucial in delivering accurate insights and analyses that drive business planning within a robust controls environment. The successful candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders, ensuring compliance with accounting standards while maintaining tight controls over financial activities. If you are passionate about finance and eager to contribute to a world-class finance function, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in financial reporting and analysis.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for reporting financial results, including income and cash flow.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and best practices.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Risk Management

Audit Processes

Profit & Loss Controls

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Job description

As the Assistant Financial Controller, you are expected to provide Financial Reporting support to the Financial Controller. This includes delivering accurate and insightful reports and analysis to support business planning within a strong controls environment. The role contributes to the Finance vision of a “world class finance function recognized by industry, the profession, and our people,” aligning with GSK's broader vision.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for reporting financial results for the Market, including income, balance sheet, and cash flow, with appropriate commentary.
2. Review financial information against historical data and future growth plans.
3. Participate in financial review meetings with the Finance Director.
4. Ensure full compliance with relevant accounting standards, best practices, and regulations.
5. Apply accounting policies consistently according to the current business environment.
6. Maintain tight controls over transaction activities, adhering to global processes and best practices in financial controls.
7. Provide insights into risk, growth, and performance, and recommend improvements and remedial actions.
8. Support external and internal audits and tax processes, including tax audits.
9. Collaborate with stakeholders across functions to ensure successful financial operations and perform other controllership activities as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
2. Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
3. Knowledge of audit processes, profit & loss controls, and risk management.

Why GSK?

Our values—Patient focus, Transparency, Respect, Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Development, and Teamwork—are central to our culture. We foster a culture of innovation, performance, and trust. The successful candidate will demonstrate capabilities such as operating at pace, delivering high-quality results, continuous learning, building relationships, and being cost-conscious.

About GSK

GSK is a global biopharma company dedicated to uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease. We focus on vaccines, specialty, and general medicines, investing in core therapeutic areas like infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/immunology, and oncology. Our success depends on our people, and we strive to create a workplace where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and grow.

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