Financial Controller (Construction & Engineering) - Based in Ipoh, Perak

Talent Recruit; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Malaysia is seeking a Financial Controller based in Ipoh, Perak. The ideal candidate will manage financial strategies, ensure compliance, and lead the finance team in a construction and M&E context. Candidates must possess relevant professional certifications and have experience in senior financial roles, preferably within public companies. Proficiency in Mandarin is necessary to liaise with contractors. This position offers an opportunity to make strategic contributions to the company’s financial health.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in senior financial roles in construction/M&E/property.
• Experience in public listed company or IPO listing process.
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligning with company objectives.
• Provide leadership and management of finance and accounting team.
• Manage financial forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Establish relationships with senior management and stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic financial planning

Leadership in finance

Financial reporting compliance

Budget management

Mandarin communication

Education

Professional certificate (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, MIA)

Job description

Financial Controller (Construction & Engineering) - Based in Ipoh, Perak

We are representing our client an M&E service provider specialising in electrical serices, extra low voltage system, fire protection system, air cond & mechanical ventilation. Our client is currently looking for experience candidates from the construction/property/M&E industry to fill the Financial Controller position to be based in Ipoh, Perak.

• Location: Ipoh, Perak

Main Responsibilities:

• To develop and implement financial strategies that align with the company's objectives, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards
• To provide leadership, direction and management of the finance and accounting team
• To offer strategic recommendations to the CEO and members of the executive management team
• To manage financial forecasting and budgeting processes, and overseeing the preparation of all financial reports
• To advise on long-term business and financial planning
• To provide commercial insight and leadership across the business in order to exceed business plan targets
• To ensure the risk and compliance management framework is embedded and operational for the Group
• To establish and develop relations with senior management and external partners and stakeholders

Requirements:

• Possess professional certificate such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, MIA etc.
• Experience as a senior financial management role within the construction/M&E/property industry.
• Experience in public listed company/ experience in IPO listing process.
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin language due to business need and liaising with Mandarin speaker contractors.

Qualified and interested candidates may apply online or send your resume to:

Adelene | adelene@ talentrecruit.com.my | [phone] (WhatsApp)

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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