Financial Controller

Jobstreet Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance-focused company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Financial Controller to manage all finance activities, including monthly reporting, budget control, and compliance with local regulations. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in finance, a degree in Accounting or Finance, and a proactive, detail-oriented work style. This role offers the chance to shape finance processes in a growing startup environment.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of finance or accounting experience, especially with Malaysian regulations.
• Hands-on approach in a fast-growing startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle monthly closing and reporting for Malaysia.
• Set up and improve finance processes.
• Monitor and control expenses to ensure budget compliance.
• Manage intercompany transactions.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian regulations.

Skills

Finance management

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

We’re looking for a Financial Controller to take full ownership of our finances in Malaysia. This is a hands-on role where you’ll manage everything from monthly reporting to expense controlling, and help build scalable finance processes as we grow.

What You’ll Do

• Handle monthly closing and reporting for Malaysia, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Set up and improve finance processes: payments, documentation, reconciliations.
• Monitor and control expenses, making sure spending is within budget.
• Manage intercompany transactions.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian regulations and coordinate with auditors and tax advisors.
• Work with HQ and local teams to support business growth.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Accounting/Finance; professional qualification is a plus.
• 5–8 years of finance or accounting experience, ideally with exposure to Malaysia regulations and intercompany work.
• Comfortable managing end-to-end finance in a fast-growing startup.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and proactive in solving problems.

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