Financial Controller

TOA Group; Negeri Sembilan; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia is seeking a financial manager to lead their finance team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, coupled with 8-10 years of experience in financial management, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Strong bilingual skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia are essential. Responsibilities include overseeing financial functions, compliance with governance, and collaboration with stakeholders. This role offers opportunities for leadership and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting is a must.
• A master’s degree or ACCA/CPA certification preferred.
• 8-10 years of financial management experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the finance team for high performance.
• Align corporate financial objectives with business units.
• Manage all aspects of financial functions including planning and treasury.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual in English and Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

Master’s degree or ACCA/CPA certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Pivot Table)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the finance team, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous learning, and professional development.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and business units to align with the corporate financial objectives, facilitate strategic initiatives, and drive operational efficiencies.
• Build strong relationships with external stakeholders, including banks, auditors, regulatory authorities, and investors.
• Responsible for management of all aspects of corporate/financial/accounting functions inclusive of Financial Planning, Budgetary controls, treasury management, tax planning, forecasting & etc.
• Carry out financial analysis and offer professional opinions and investment advice.
• Developing financial strategy, including risk minimization plans and opportunity forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including audit, tax matters and any other corporate governance.
• Oversee cash flow projection of the company to control payment and collection schedule to achieve efficiency in cash management system.
• To develop internal control activities as well as corrective actions to minimize risk that possible can impact company’s financial status and business sustainability.
• To establish operational budgets and manage company cash flow.
• To ensure all audit findings points are promptly resolved.
• Responsible to source for fund raising in project funding, evaluate and apply for financing and loan instruments.
• Establish & Maintaining relationship with both internal & external partners and stakeholders (e.g. management, auditors and banks etc)
• Perform Ad‑hoc projects, analysis and forecasting related to accounts activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
• A master’s degree or ACCA/CPA certification are preferred.
• 8-10 years of experience in financial management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong bilingual skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia language.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Pivot Table)