Financial Controller

C.K.L. Holdings Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

C.K.L. Holdings Sdn Bhd is seeking a senior finance and administration leader to oversee financial reporting, cash flow management, internal controls, and statutory compliance in Kuala Lumpur. You will drive month-end closes, budgeting, and KPI reporting while mentoring the finance and admin teams.

The role requires a degree or professional accountancy qualification, MIA membership, and at least 10 years in accounting/financial management. Mandarin language is preferred due to business needs.

Qualifications

• Degree or Professional Accountancy qualification; MIA member.
• Minimum 10 years in accounting/financial management; admin experience a plus.
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Mandarin language preferred due to business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and KPIs.
• Manage cash flows and banking facilities, assist in projections and budgets.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting with department heads.
• Maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and prevent fraud.
• Ensure compliance with local tax obligations and statutory filings.
• Supervise and upskill the finance and admin teams; oversee office facilities and admin procurement.
• Handle vendor contracts, SLAs, and cost-control initiatives.
• Undertake ad-hoc assignments; report to Joint Managing Director.

Skills

Mandarin language

Education

MIA member

Degree or Professional Accountancy qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Lead the organisation's finance and administration functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective cash flow management, sound internal controls, statutory compliance, and efficient office operations. This role partners with department heads and reports directly to the Joint Managing Director on finance and administration matters.

Key responsibilities

Manage the timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow statements).

Prepare and present monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to the leadership team.

Manage cash flows and banking facilities include assisting in preparation of projections and budgets. Liaise with bankers, financiers, or credit facilities as needed.

Lead the annual budgeting and financial forecasting process in collaboration with department heads.

Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud.

Ensure full compliance with local tax obligations and statutory filings.

Supervise, mentor, and upskill the internal finance and administrative team

Supervise the admin team in managing office facilities, lease agreements, utilities, equipment maintenance, and general workspace health and safety.

Oversee administrative procurement, vendor contract negotiations, service-level agreements (SLAs), and cost-control initiatives for office supplies and services.

Undertake any ad-hoc assignments as and when required.

Reports direct to Joint Managing Director on all finance & admin related matters

What we're looking for

Degree or Professional Accountancy qualification. Must be MIA member.

Minimum 10 years of working experience in accounting or financial management, previous experience managing admin function is an advantage.

Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Preferred MANDARIN speaking candidates due to Nature of company business