Financial Controller

CAPE EMS BERHAD; Kulai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology manufacturing firm in Kulai, Malaysia is seeking a Senior Financial Controller to oversee financial reporting, manage audits, and ensure compliance with Bursa Malaysia regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and relevant professional certification, along with extensive experience in finance, particularly in public listed companies. This pivotal role demands strong leadership and communication skills, as well as expertise in cost accounting and financial modeling.

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of finance and accounting experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior controller role.
• Prior experience in a public listed company with familiarity of Bursa Malaysia reporting requirements.
• Experience with cross-border transactions and multi-currency environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements in accordance with MFRS and IFRS.
• Coordinate the external audit process.
• Lead annual budgeting and monthly forecasting across business units.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial modeling

Leadership and team management

Excellent communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field

Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with MFRS and IFRS. Ensure compliance with Bursa Malaysia listing requirements, Securities Commission guidelines and statutory obligations. Coordinate the external audit process. Lead annual budgeting and monthly forecasting across business units, providing in‑depth variance analysis and supporting strategic decision‑making. Establish robust internal controls, accounting policies, SOPs, and perform regular financial and operational risk assessments; ensure SOX compliance where applicable. Manage cash flow planning, working capital, banking relationships, foreign‑exchange exposure and hedging strategies. Supervise standard costing, inventory valuation and COGS accuracy, and work with operations to analyze production efficiency, yield, scrap and material variances, cost competitiveness. Prepare and present financial and risk reports to the Board, Audit Committee and management, ensuring adherence to corporate governance best practices. Oversee tax filings (SST, withholding tax, etc.), liaise with tax agents on planning, transfer‑pricing and compliance matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) – mandatory.
• 8–12 years of finance and accounting experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior controller role, preferably in an EMS or manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience in a public listed company with familiarity of Bursa Malaysia reporting requirements.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, financial modelling and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Proven leadership and team‑management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Experience with cross‑border transactions and multi‑currency environments.
• Familiarity with ESG‑related reporting in line with Bursa sustainability disclosures.

Cape EMS Berhad is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.