Financial Controller

VHR Consultancy; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

VHR Consultancy in Malaysia seeks an experienced Group Finance Controller to lead the group's finance and accounting functions, including consolidation, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. The role focuses on strengthening controls and delivering accurate financial insight across multiple outlets.

You will oversee audits, tax, statutory reporting, and working capital management, while developing the finance team and partnering with senior management on expansion and cost optimisation in a

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, MIA, CIMA or equivalent is highly preferred.
• 8+ years of finance and accounting experience, with senior leadership exposure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for the Group and subsidiaries.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning, and financial planning processes.
• Strengthen financial controls, policies, and compliance across the Group.
• Lead and develop the finance team with focus on process improvements.
• Partner with senior management on expansion, investment decisions and cost optimisation.

Skills

Retail finance

Financial reporting

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial analysis

Education

Bachelor in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CPA/CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

A leading and expanding grocery retail group is looking for an experienced Group FC to oversee the Group’s financial management, reporting, controls, and accounting operations. The ideal candidate must have a strong retail background, preferably within grocery, supermarket, FMCG retail, or a multi-outlet environment.

About the Role

Lead the Group’s overall finance and accounting functions, including financial reporting, management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for the Group and its subsidiaries.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of management reports, financial analysis, and business performance reviews.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning, and financial planning processes across the Group.
• Monitor the financial performance of retail outlets and business units, providing insights and recommendations to management.
• Strengthen financial controls, accounting policies, processes, and compliance across the Group.
• Manage audit, tax, statutory reporting, and regulatory requirements in collaboration with external advisers and auditors.
• Oversee working capital, inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash management.
• Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring strong execution, accountability, and continuous process improvement.
• Partner with senior management on business expansion, investment decisions, cost optimisation, and other strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, MIA, CIMA or equivalent is highly preferred.
• At least 8 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, with proven experience in a senior finance leadership role.

Required Skills

• Retail background is a MUST, preferably in grocery, supermarket, FMCG retail, or a multi-outlet environment.
• Strong understanding of retail accounting, inventory, margins, stock management, outlet profitability, and working capital.
• Experience managing Group-level financial reporting and consolidation is highly advantageous.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Commercially minded with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth and expansion-driven environment.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian accounting standards, taxation, statutory requirements, and internal controls.