Financial Controller (Based in Thailand)

Plexus Corp.; Penang; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Penang seeks a Financial Lead to oversee financial processes and ensure operational objectives are met. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, along with over a decade of experience. The successful candidate will drive profitability, manage risks, and develop a strong team, all while upholding corporate financial standards and promoting open communication.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in accounting, preferably in a management role.
• Self-motivated with independent and team-working capabilities.
• Solid understanding of GAAP principles.

Responsibilities

• Drive the financial performance of the site and analyze business profitability.
• Ensure accuracy of financial statement reporting and maintain financial control systems.
• Develop a high-performing team with a focus on career development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Financial Analysis

Costing Methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

ACCA

Job description

Purpose Statement: Leads the execution of the financial processes and deliverables of the site. Ensures that site financial and operational objectives are met, financial results for the site are accurately reported and corporate policies and procedures are followed. Develops plans and procedures to reduce site exposure to financial risk.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Drive the financial performance of the site, identifying and mitigating risks, while maintaining transparency, open communication, and engagement.
• Analyze, understand and drive improvement in business profitability. Be responsible for the site forecast and the level of predictability. Review performance versus expectations, identify areas for improvement, challenge the status quo, and deliver creative solutions to financial challenges.
• Review and ensure accuracy of the general ledger and financial statement reporting. Have a comprehensive understanding of all activities and balances while implementing and maintaining site financial control systems to ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures, and to reduce site exposure to financial risk.
• Determine and drive alignment on site and sector strategy, financial goals, and objectives, and support efforts to deliver these objectives and goals.
• Develop a high-performing team, providing regular feedback, and focus on mentoring, personal and career development, succession planning and career mapping.
• Responsible to exemplify and hold their team accountable to demonstrating the Plexus Core Values. Leader will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning, and ensuring their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, ACCA with 10+ years of experience in the related field. Previous experience in a management role as accounting supervisory is required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered.
• Employee must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Employee must have a solid understanding of financial analysis techniques, costing methods and GAAP principles.
• Employee must work safely at all times and maintain confidentiality of all company and customer information.
• General office equipment and materials.