Financial Controller

SPD Scientific; Pasir Panjang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Pasir Panjang is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee financial operations, manage cash flow, and prepare budgets. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with SAP, and a hands-on approach to business analysis. This role requires excellent communication and project management skills to drive efficiencies and support management in strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in Controlling.
• Experience in working and implementing SAP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.
• Prepare annual budgets and oversee daily accounting.
• Support management in cost reduction processes.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Negotiation

Project Management

Education

Advanced degree in Finance/Accounting

ACCA/CA

MBA

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

As a key business partner, the Financial Controller's main responsibility is to provide a leadership role on all aspects of the Company’s financial operations encompassing all areas relating to financial reporting, addressing tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation as well as the support of budget and forecast activities for the Company.

Job Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will be responsible for the following duties but are not limited to:

• Manage and drive efficiency in core finance processes such as financial planning, forecasting, reporting, business reviews and planning
• Provide comments on company’s P&L - data consolidation and variance analysis
• Responsible for cash management and forecast; controlling the Group’s cash flow and provide clear projection and suggestions to Management
• Prepare annual budgets & forecasts with oversight by Finance Director
• Oversee daily accounting and financial matters of a group of companies
• Reviewing management accounts, preparing accounts analysis, related statutory reports in accordance with IFRS and local statutory requirements (e.g. MAS)
• Prepare and analyze monthly and annual reports and presentations to identify results, trends and financial forecasts to the Management
• Examine all financial reports and data closely to check for discrepancies
• Reconcile bank and investment accounts
• Recommend and implement appropriate solutions to achieve business efficiencies and strengthen internal control
• Manage capital assets and ensure that assets are properly recorded, amortized, and disposed of as appropriate
• Oversee the management of all leases, contracts and other financial commitments
• Support Management and Heads of Departments in cost reduction process and improvement initiatives
• Support management in review and analysis of financial impact of strategic initiatives and investment opportunities
• Risk management including monitoring all risk management policies and procedures to ensure that program and organizational risks are minimized
• To take a lead on legal matters pertaining to the business
• Assist and support projects as required by the Finance Director

Job Requirements:

• A qualified Financial Controller with advanced degree in Finance/Accounting or ACCA/CA and MBA with at least 5 years of experience in Controlling key skills
• An independent and entrepreneurial individual who is financially trained with sound business acumen will be desirable
• Believe in having a hands-on approach to business analysis, budget management and able to create systems that can manage a regional team
• Experience in working and implementing SAP systems is required
• Proficient in all Microsoft software e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills at all levels
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, influencing and presentation skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Possess a proven ability to multi-task, respond to needs quickly and efficiently as well as prioritize work with a strong attention to details