Finance Controller ASEAN

Avery Dennison Hong Kong B.V.; Kajang Municipal Council; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A global materials science company is looking for a Senior Finance Controller in Kajang, Malaysia. This role entails overseeing financial reporting, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, and partnering with business leaders. The ideal candidate will possess a CPA or equivalent and have over 10 years of experience, including 3 years in a similar manufacturing role across ASEAN countries. The position requires strong problem-solving skills and effective relationship management. Join a company committed to innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of total experience working, including three years in a similar role.
• Experience working with multiple countries in the ASEAN region in a manufacturing context.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time and prioritize multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Drive a strong Controllership culture and support U.S. GAAP reporting.
• Oversee Accounting, ensuring quality of financial information.
• Implement SOX compliance programs and manage tax compliance.

Skills

Statutory financial accounting rules

US GAAP

Tax compliance

Relationship building

Problem-solving

Education

CPA, Chartered Accountant, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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You will be responsible for driving a strong Controllership culture in the region, working closely with Business finance to partner on business initiatives, and supporting the Shared Service Organisation to ensure compliant, accurate and complete U.S, GAAP reporting. You will directly report to the Corporate Controller with dotted line reporting to Director-SSO.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE

You will have direct responsibility for the Controllership of Materials Group - ASEANand the Finance team based out of Malaysia will report to you

You will ensure quality of financial information throughout the accounting process, complete and accurate statutory and US GAAP reporting, income and other tax compliance, and monitoring and oversight for transfer pricing.

You will ensure appropriate internal controls aimed at ensuring accuracy, reliability, and consistency of our financial information.

You will partner with Business Partners, Shared Service organizations and all stakeholders on various accounting and control issues and implement SOX compliance program

Oversee Accounting and develop and maintain appropriate accounting policies and procedures, and internal controls

Develop, implement and monitor adherence to global and local accounting policies

Support and implement new accounting pronouncements impacting the company’s financial statements

Ensure effective internal controls around Free Cash Flow

Ensure all local tax compliance filings are complete and accurate for direct & indirect tax

Oversee the preparation of tax-related documents in support of the annual compliance activities and ensure accuracy and completeness

Support development of, and compliance with, the company's transfer pricing policies

Proactively drive and engage in process improvement projects/ global/Regional initiatives. Build and develop high level relationships with business and functional leaders.

Provide training and enhance awareness to all ASEAN employees with regard to policy compliance.

Partner with the functional and business leaders to support, develop, and achieve annual operating plans for other working capital

Conduct performance reviews of the team and oversee their training and development to ensure development of talent.

Effectively select, onboard, and train new associates, as needed

Qualifications

CPA, Chartered Accountant, ACCA , CIMA, ICAEW or equivalent, required

10+ years of total experience working, out of which three years in a similar role with experience of working with multiple countries in the ASEAN region in a manufacturing company.

Expertise in statutory financial accounting rules, US GAAP, SOX, P&L, Free Cash Flow, Tax is mandatory

Experience of setting up ERP will be an added advantage.

Effective relationship builder and communicator, solution-oriented, influencer.

Demonstrate an ability to effectively manage time, work independently, and prioritize multiple ongoing assignments and deadlines

Process oriented, problem-solving mentality

Experience in effective change management

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products & solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding & information solutions that optimize labor & supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion.