Finance Leader

Fagron Tech; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Fagron, a Holding Group for Singapore and Malaysia, is seeking a Business Controller based in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur/Johor Bahru). You will manage financial processes for the group and its entities, model and implement procedures, and support commercial strategy under finance, compliance and challenge when necessary.

Reporting to the Emerging Markets Finance Business Partner, you will lead monthly closings, budgeting, forecasting, and provide detailed analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Business Economics, Accounting or Controlling.
• 8+ years of experience in a similar role within a matrix organization.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and local reporting requirements (SFRS/MPERS).
• Experience with Financial and ICT processes; Power BI is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Dynamics 365/AX is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills in Bahasa/Mandarin and English.
• Excellent MS Office skills (PowerPoint, Excel).
• Willing to travel within Malaysia and Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Model, structure, implement and control financial procedures for the entity group in line with policies; supervise day-to-day activities in line with business and financial strategy.
• Ensure accurate accounting, cost prices calculations, resolving complex issues, reviewing balance sheet items and tax calculations.
• Lead Monthly/Yearly closing management and reporting for the Holding group and Emerging Markets Region.
• Contribute to the annual budget process and quarterly forecast for each entity.
• Proactively analyze, deliver and communicate results across departments.
• Provide management with financial insights to support strategic decisions.
• Participate in ad hoc projects such as contract negotiations and local ERP implementations.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Team player

Self-discipline

Education

Bachelor/Master in Business Economics, Accounting or Controlling

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Dynamics 365/AX

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

About the job

For our Holding Group in Singapore and Malaysia, we are looking for a Business Controller who thrives in a fast-paced work environment and growing business. This function reports to the Emerging Markets Finance Business Partner. Position is based in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur/Johor Baru).
In this role you are responsible of financial processes and management within the Holding group and its entities in Singapore and Malaysia. Comprehends modelling, structuring and implementing the financial processes according to corporate policies; evaluate and interpret financial data and translate this into understandable reports. Good accounting proficiency is the starting point. You support commercial strategy under the financial, compliance and challenge when necessary.

Please note that while Fagron does not currently operate under the Fagron brand in Malaysia, we are expanding in the region through acquisitions. As part of this growth, the role will be located at Amber Pharmacy, a company being integrated into our group.

Responsibilities

• Model, structure, implement and control financial procedures for the entity group in line with Fagron's policies and practices; including the coordination and supervision of day-to-day activities are in line with business and financial strategy.
• Ensure accurate accounting, cost prices calculations, resolving complex issues, reviewing balance sheet items and tax calculations.
• Monthly/Yearly closing management and reporting processes for the Holding group together with management to Emerging Markets Region.
• Contribute to the annual budget process and quarterly forecast process for each entity.
• Proactively analyzing, delivering and communicating results (monitoring variances, identifying trends, etc) across the different departments.
• Provide management with financial and analytical support and detailed insights to act as a trusted partner on strategic decisions.
• Participate in Ad hoc projects (i.e. advice on contract negotiations, lead local ERP implementations…).

Set yourself apart

You have experience in a dynamic environment in which you will fully operational but also think along at strategic level. The ideal candidate brings most of the following:

• A Bachelor or Master's degree in Business Economics, Accounting or Controlling.
• At least 8 years of experience in a similar position in a matrix organization.
• Excellent accounting knowledge (IFRS) and Singapore & Malaysia reporting requirements (SFRS/MPERS).
• Experience with Financial and ICT processes (Microsoft Dynamics 365/AX is an advantage).
• Clear interest in new IT tools in financial analysis and reporting, Power BI is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Bahasa/Mandarin and English.
• Expert in Microsoft Office (Powerpoint, Excel).
• Affinity with an innovation-driven organization.
• Hands-on and positive attitude, solid team player, self-discipline and goal driven, analytical, accurate and performance.
• Ability to research issues and arrive at logical well-documented analysis and conclusions.
• Willing to travel to within Malaysia and Singapore.

Ready for the challenge?

Please note: we do not accept agency referrals for this position.