Financial Control Manager, H3S- SEA & KOREA

International SOS (M) Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

International SOS (M) Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Financial Control Manager to lead financial control and reporting for its legal entities. You will ensure accurate financial reporting, statutory and tax compliance, cash flow management and governance across the group.

The role requires collaboration with banks, auditors and regulators to uphold strong financial controls. The ideal candidate has formal accounting qualifications and at least 3 years post-qualification experience, with a

Qualifications

• Must have a professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA or equivalent).
• Post-qualification experience of at least 3 years, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Experience leading a finance, accounting or financial control function.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial control activities for the legal entities under your responsibility, covering both management and statutory reporting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and annual consolidation reporting packs.
• Oversee statutory financial statements, tax and regulatory returns including VAT and payroll submissions.
• Manage transfer pricing documentation and corporate governance requirements.
• Collaborate with banks, auditors, tax consultants and shared services to ensure compliance and policy adherence.
• Oversee treasury, cash flow forecasting and foreign exchange hedging to optimise liquidity.

Skills

Financial controls

Cash flow management

Foreign exchange exposure

Leadership

Excel

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

International SOS is a global leader in medical and travel security services. With more than 12,000 medical, security, logistics and digital professionals across 90 countries, we help organizations protect their employees and operations worldwide.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Financial Control Manager to lead the financial control and reporting activities for our legal entities.

You will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, statutory and tax compliance, cash flow and foreign exchange management, capital expenditure control and strong financial governance.

This role will also review and improve existing finance processes to better support business and operational requirements.

As a key finance representative, you will work closely with banks, auditors, tax consultants, regulatory authorities and internal stakeholders across the business.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting knowledge, a good understanding of local regulatory requirements and the ability to build effective working relationships across different functions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all financial control activities for the legal entities under your responsibility, covering both management and statutory reporting.

Monthly management accounts

Annual consolidation reporting packs

Statutory financial statements

Tax and regulatory returns, including VAT, corporate tax and payroll-related submissions

Transfer pricing documentation

Corporate secretarial and governance requirements

Partner closely with business leaders, the Kuala Lumpur Shared Services Centre and the outsourced shared services team in Bangalore to ensure finance policies and procedures are consistently followed.

Lead, support and develop the finance team, promoting effective teamwork and ensuring all deliverables are completed on time.

Review the accounting activities performed by the shared services teams and ensure they meet internal control, accounting and compliance requirements.

Maintain strong control over all balance sheet accounts, including accounts receivable, accounts payable and intercompany balances.

Ensure appropriate reconciliations, reviews and controls are in place to minimise financial and compliance risks.

Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, tax consultants and other professional advisers.

Oversee treasury activities, cash flow forecasting and cash management to achieve the company’s cash-holding and liquidity targets.

Manage foreign exchange exposure, including balance sheet and cash flow hedging, to minimise financial impact and ensure accurate analysis and reporting.

Support additional finance projects and responsibilities assigned by the line manager.

Key Requirements

A professionally qualified accountant, such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or an equivalent international accounting qualification.

At least 3 years of post-qualification experience, preferably with an audit firm background.

Proven experience leading a finance, accounting or financial control function.

Experience working in a multinational, fast-paced and complex organization, preferably within a matrix or decentralized environment.

Strong knowledge of financial accounting, statutory reporting, internal controls, cash flow management and foreign exchange exposure.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of improving finance and operational processes.

Experience working with external auditors, banks, tax consultants, suppliers and other professional advisers.

Strong leadership and people-management skills, with the ability to develop and motivate a team.

Able to communicate confidently and work effectively with stakeholders at different levels of the organisation.

Hands-on, independent and firm, while remaining a collaborative team player.

Able to manage competing priorities, adapt to change and deliver accurate work within deadlines.

Proactive, improvement-focused and committed to delivering high-quality results.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Unlock job insights

Hirer responsiveness Salary match Number of applicants

Healthcare Services More than 10,000 employees

The International SOS Group of Companies is in the business of saving lives, protecting your global workforce from health and security threats. Wherever you are, we deliver customised health, security risk management and wellbeing solutions to fuel your growth and productivity. In the event of extreme weather, an epidemic or a security incident, we provide an immediate response providing peace of mind. Our innovative technology and medical expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We help you meet compliance reporting needs for good governance. By partnering with us, organisations can fulfil their Duty of Care responsibilities, while empowering business resilience, continuity and sustainability.

Founded in 1985, the International SOS Group is trusted by 11,000 organisations, including over half of the Fortune Global 500, multi-national corporate clients and mid-size enterprises, governments, educational institutions and NGOs. 11,000 multi-cultural medical, security and logistics experts stand with you to provide support & assistance from over 1,000 locations in 90 countries, 24/7, 365 days.

The International SOS Group of Companies is in the business of saving lives, protecting your global workforce from health and security threats. Wherever you are, we deliver customised health, security risk management and wellbeing solutions to fuel your growth and productivity. In the event of extreme weather, an epidemic or a security incident, we provide an immediate response providing peace of mind. Our innovative technology and medical expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We help you meet compliance reporting needs for good governance. By partnering with us, organisations can fulfil their Duty of Care responsibilities, while empowering business resilience, continuity and sustainability.

Founded in 1985, the International SOS Group is trusted by 11,000 organisations, including over half of the Fortune Global 500, multi-national corporate clients and mid-size enterprises, governments, educational institutions and NGOs. 11,000 multi-cultural medical, security and logistics experts stand with you to provide support & assistance from over 1,000 locations in 90 countries, 24/7, 365 days.

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