Financial Controller - MY880173

Morgan Philips Group; Johor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Philips Group is seeking a Financial Controller to lead regional controllership across APAC from the Malaysia, Johor hub. You will drive timely financial reporting under IFRS/US GAAP and partner with finance, operations and sales to improve performance.

The role requires cross-border leadership, tax, treasury and strong internal controls, plus leading ERP implementations and finance transformation. You will mentor the regional team and coordinate with auditors and authorities.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' experience in finance or accounting, including 3+ years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of APAC financial regulations and accounting standards.
• Experience leading cross-border finance teams, ideally in a shared services environment.
• Proven track record in financial reporting, FP&A and compliance.
• Strong analytical, leadership and stakeholder influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Financial reporting: Deliver timely monthly, quarterly and annual reporting under local statutory requirements and IFRS/US GAAP; consolidate results for management analysis.
• FP&A: Support budgets, forecasts and financial models; analyze variances and propose corrective actions.
• Compliance and internal controls: Maintain robust controls; liaise with auditors, tax advisors and authorities.
• Tax: Oversee planning, filings and compliance (VAT/GST, corporate tax, transfer pricing documentation).
• Treasury and cash management: Cash flow forecasting, working capital, banking relationships, FX risk management.
• Business partnering: Guide sales, operations and supply chain on pricing, expansion and investment decisions.
• Team leadership: Lead regional finance team, align local and global finance.
• Projects: Drive ERP implementations, process automation and finance transformation.
• Stakeholder management: Main contact for auditors, banks, authorities and consultants.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Cross-border finance

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting / CPA/CA/ACCA

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a leading global organisation with a growing presence in Asia-Pacific. It is expanding its Asia-Pacific footprint and is seeking a Financial Controller to lead controllership across 8 countries and 11 entities.

The Role

You will lead the regional controllership function, safeguard compliance and strengthen financial performance and reporting. You will work closely with the finance, commercial and operations teams across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial reporting: Deliver timely, accurate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting under local statutory requirements and international standards (IFRS or US GAAP). Consolidate results across entities and prepare management reporting, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow analysis.
• FP&A: Support local and corporate FP&A on budgets, forecasts and financial models. Track performance against plan, analyse variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Compliance and internal controls: Ensure compliance with regional tax, foreign exchange and statutory regulations. Maintain robust internal controls, and liaise with auditors, tax advisors and authorities. Oversee corporate secretarial matters with external providers.
• Tax: Oversee tax planning, filings and compliance (VAT/GST, corporate income tax, withholding tax) and transfer pricing documentation.
• Treasury and cash management: Own short- and medium-term cash flow forecasting, working capital, banking relationships and FX risk management.
• Business partnering: Provide financial guidance to sales, operations and supply chain on pricing, expansion and investment decisions.
• Team leadership: Lead, mentor and develop the regional finance team, and ensure strong alignment between local and global finance.
• Projects: Drive ERP implementations, process automation and finance transformation initiatives.
• Stakeholder management: Act as the main point of contact for external auditors, banks, authorities and consultants.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance or Accounting, or a professional qualification (CPA, CA, ACCA)
• 5-7 years' experience in finance or accounting, with at least 3 years in a managerial role
• Strong knowledge of APAC financial regulations and accounting standards
• Experience leading cross-border finance teams, ideally in a shared service environment
• Proven track record in financial reporting, FP&A and compliance
• Strong analytical, leadership and stakeholder influencing skills