Financial Controller

Confidential; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Selangor is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee all financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial management. This role is responsible for preparing financial statements, maintaining accounting records, and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations.

You will support strategic decision-making through financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, while leading audits and coordinating with external auditors, and mentoring the finance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; professional qualifications (ACCA, CPA, CIMA) preferred.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in finance/accounting, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership/controllership role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, taxation, and financial reporting.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and advanced MS Excel skills.
• High integrity, strong analytical mindset, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with accounting standards.
• Oversee financial reporting and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Conduct budget analysis, financial forecasting, and performance tracking.
• Ensure compliance with local tax laws, accounting regulations, and company policies.
• Lead internal and external financial audits; liaise with auditors and regulatory authorities.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and overall financial health of the company.
• Implement and strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management to support decision-making.
• Lead the transition from SME accounting to corporate governance level
• Lead and mentor the finance team to ensure operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

ACCA/CPA/CIMA preferred

Tools

Accounting software

MS Excel

Job description

The Financial Controller will oversee all financial operations of the company, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial management. This role is responsible for preparing financial statements, maintaining accounting records, and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations. The Financial Controller will also support strategic decision-making through financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, while leading audits and coordinating with external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with accounting standards.
• Oversee financial reporting and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Conduct budget analysis, financial forecasting, and performance tracking.
• Ensure compliance with local tax laws, accounting regulations, and company policies.
• Lead internal and external financial audits; liaise with auditors and regulatory authorities.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and overall financial health of the company.
• Implement and strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management to support decision-making.
• Lead the transition from SME accounting to corporate governance level
• Lead and mentor the finance team to ensure operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; professional qualifications (ACCA, CPA, CIMA) preferred.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in finance/accounting, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership/controllership role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, taxation, and financial reporting.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and advanced MS Excel skills.
• High integrity, strong analytical mindset, and attention to detail.