Finance Controller - Based in Thailand

Plexus; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational company in Penang seeks an experienced financial leader to oversee the financial performance of the site. Responsibilities include analyzing business profitability, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and developing a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in accounting, with a Bachelor's degree or ACCA, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to our financial strategy and team success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the accounting field.
• Previous experience in a management role as an accounting supervisor.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial performance and mitigate risks.
• Analyze business profitability and site forecast.
• Ensure accuracy of financial reporting and compliance.

Skills

Financial analysis techniques

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or ACCA

Job description

Key Job Accountabilities

Drive the financial performance of the site, identifying and mitigating risks, while maintaining transparency, open communication, and engagement.

Analyze, understand and drive improvement in business profitability. Be responsible for the site forecast and the level of predictability. Review performance versus expectations, identify areas for improvement, challenge the status quo, and deliver creative solutions to financial challenges.

Review and ensure accuracy of the general ledger and financial statement reporting. Have a comprehensive understanding of all activities and balances while implementing and maintaining site financial control systems to ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures, and to reduce site exposure to financial risk.

Determine and drive alignment on site and sector strategy, financial goals, and objectives, and support efforts to deliver these objectives and goals.

Develop a high-performing team, providing regular feedback, and focus on mentoring, personal and career development, succession planning and career mapping.

Responsible to exemplify and hold their team accountable to demonstrating the Plexus Core Values. Leader will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning, and ensuring their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential.

Education/Experience Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, or ACCA with 10+ years of experience in the related field. Previous experience in a management role as accounting supervisory is required.

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered.

Employee must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills are essential.

Employee must have a solid understanding of financial analysis techniques, costing methods and GAAP principles.

Employee must work safely at all times and maintain confidentiality of all company and customer information.