Controller, Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia

Clariant; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Career development

Global exposure

Professional growth

Job summary

Clariant in Shah Alam is seeking an experienced Finance Controller to oversee controlling activities across Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, and to manage accounting and tax for the Malaysia entity. You will collaborate with GBS to ensure efficient processes and timely delivery of financial insights.

The role requires 8+ years in an MNC, strong Excel skills, and SAP experience, with a focus on regional tax reporting and compliance.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in an MNC.
• Good at Excel and SAP experience.
• Some experience in Malaysia tax reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage controlling activities for the three entities SG, MY, and TH.
• Conduct monthly financial analysis regarding margin, SG&A and cost center expenses.
• Supervise commissions and royalty processes and ensure calculation quality.
• Ensure regional service fee allocations are executed correctly and timely.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting for Clariant Malaysia (AP, Fixed Assets, Cash Management, Insurance).
• Support internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with Global Business Services (GBS) to ensure quality results and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with GBS to ensure all finance-related processes are executed on time with quality.
• Address controlling-related issues in coordination with BU and Functions.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations including WHT, SST, and Corporate Income Tax.
• Ensure timely compliance with e-Invoicing requirements per Malaysian regulations.
• Coordinate with Company Secretary on corporate secretarial and statutory requirements for Malaysia.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Education

University degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Job ID: 41988 | Location: Shah Alam, All Malaysia, Malaysia | Work Model: Onsite

Responsibilities

The role is responsible for the controlling activities for companies in Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia, accounting and tax activities for Malaysia entity, closely collaborates with GBS of relevant topics, and supports any analysis and queries from company management. The main tasks are as below:

• Manage all controlling activities including product costing, cost center planning, month-end closing controlling tasks for the three legal entities in SG, MY, and TH
• Conduct monthly financial analysis regarding margin, SG&A and cost center expenses.
• Supervise commission and royalty processes, ensure the quality of calculation.
• Ensure regional service fee allocation processes are executed correctly and in a timely manner
• Supervise day-to-day accounting activities of Clariant Malaysia entity, covering Accounts Payable (AP), Fixed Assets (FA), Cash Management, and Insurance.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with Global Business Services (GBS) and provide guidance to ensure quality results and operational efficiency
• Coordinate with GBS to ensure all finance-related processes and activities are executed on time with the required quality
• Address controlling-related issues in a timely manner in coordination with respective Business Units (BU) and Functions (Func)
• Ensure compliance with all applicable tax regulations and reporting requirements, including Withholding Tax (WHT), Sales & Services Tax (SST), and Corporate Income Tax
• Ensure timely compliance with e-Invoicing requirements as mandated by Malaysian regulations
• Coordinate with the Company Secretary on all corporate secretarial and statutory requirements for the Malaysia company.

Requirements

• University degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 8+ years of relevant working experience in a MNC.Experience working with Service Center a strong plus.
• Good at excel. Experience with SAP.
• Some experience in Malaysia tax reporting.

Our Offer

• A rewarding challenge to further develop your skills in a professional work environment
• Career development within our organization
• Possibilities to expand your knowledge, expertise, and language skills in an attractive, global working environment.
• Performance related yearly bonus

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.

At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

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