Financial Controller (Kulim)

Michael Page; Kulim; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee the financial operations for its Malaysia site. The role involves managing budgets, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading a finance team. This position offers opportunities for career growth within a supportive company culture focused on professional development and collaboration.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in financial management within the manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience in leading financial operations for a large organization.
• Excellent knowledge of local and international financial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all financial activities for the Malaysia site.
• Develop and oversee budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in adherence to standards.

Skills

Financial Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

ACCA, CPA, or equivalent

Job description

• Join a global leader in the manufacturing industry.
• Career growth and leadership opportunity.

About Our Client

This business operates as a large organization with a global presence. It is focused on precision-driven solutions and values professionalism and quality in its operations.

Job Description

• Lead and manage all financial activities for the Malaysia site, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Develop and oversee budgets, forecasts, and financial plans to support strategic objectives.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance, providing insights and recommendations to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in adherence to local and international standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax authorities, and other financial institutions.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls and risk management practices.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team to ensure high levels of performance and engagement.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Financial Controller should have :

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, or equivalent.
• Strong expertise in financial management within the manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience in leading financial operations for a large organization.
• Regional exposure, specifically exposure to China markets will be an added advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of local and international financial regulations and reporting standards.
• The ability to effectively manage cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with a solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.

What's on Offer

• Permanent role with opportunities for growth within the organization.
• Exposure to a global working environment.
• Supportive company culture focused on professional development and collaboration.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including leave entitlements and career progression opportunities.