Financial Controller

Connor Manufacturing; Kulai; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Connor Manufacturing in Kulai, Johor, Malaysia, seeks a seasoned Finance Manager to lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and internal controls across the site.

You will work closely with site management and global finance, oversee cost accounting, ERP integration, and ensure Malaysian and US GAAP compliance while developing robust financial policies and a high-performing finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting managerial roles.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls and Malaysian statutory compliance.
• Experience working with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, standard costing and inventory valuation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other financial reporting tools.
• Able to communicate effectively in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full spectrum of finance and accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, budgets, forecasts and financial performance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian accounting standards, applicable US GAAP requirements, tax regulations and corporate financial policies.
• Manage manufacturing cost accounting, inventory valuation, cost analysis and financial controls.
• Support and improve standard costing practices, including analysis of manufacturing costs and inventory variances.
• Manage cash flow reporting, treasury activities, credit control and financial planning.
• Coordinate statutory audits, tax reporting and compliance matters with external auditors, tax agents and relevant authorities.
• Develop, implement and continuously improve financial policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Ensure accuracy of financial records, fixed asset registers and payroll-related financial controls.
• Monitor departmental budgets, operational expenses and cost-saving initiatives.
• Prepare and submit financial data and reports to the global finance team, including reporting through corporate financial systems.
• Work closely with production, operations and other departments to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Lead, supervise and develop the local finance team.
• Perform other finance-related responsibilities assigned by the Global Financial Controller and Site General Manager.

Skills

Manufacturing finance

ERP knowledge

Standard costing

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Internal controls

Leadership

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, statutory compliance and internal controls, while working closely with the site management team and global finance organization.

Candidates with strong manufacturing finance experience, ERP knowledge and standard costing exposure are highly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full spectrum of finance and accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, budgets, forecasts and financial performance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian accounting standards, applicable US GAAP requirements, tax regulations and corporate financial policies.
• Manage manufacturing cost accounting, inventory valuation, cost analysis and financial controls.
• Support and improve standard costing practices, including analysis of manufacturing costs and inventory variances.
• Manage cash flow reporting, treasury activities, credit control and financial planning.
• Coordinate statutory audits, tax reporting and compliance matters with external auditors, tax agents and relevant authorities.
• Develop, implement and continuously improve financial policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Ensure accuracy of financial records, fixed asset registers and payroll-related financial controls.
• Monitor departmental budgets, operational expenses and cost-saving initiatives.
• Prepare and submit financial data and reports to the global finance team, including reporting through corporate financial systems.
• Work closely with production, operations and other departments to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Lead, supervise and develop the local finance team.
• Perform other finance-related responsibilities assigned by the Global Financial Controller and Site General Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting managerial roles, preferably within a multinational manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls and Malaysian statutory compliance.
• Experience working with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, standard costing and inventory valuation is a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with Malaysian accounting standards and US GAAP reporting requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other financial reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and leadership skills.
• Able to communicate effectively in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
• Able to work independently and collaborate effectively with local management and overseas finance teams.