Financial Controller – Overseas Assignment (ASEAN)

Jobstreet Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Financial Controller for an overseas assignment. The role focuses on leading financial reporting functions, ensuring financial credibility, and providing strategic support to management. Candidates should possess over 15 years of leadership experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting, and professional qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to manage complex financial operations effectively.

Qualifications

• Over 15 years of leadership working experience.
• Ability to demonstrate planning and prioritizing skills.
• Knowledgeable in Treasury, banking management.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership of core financial reporting functions.
• Ensure credibility of finance activities.
• Support Operating Manager in strategic development.

Skills

Leadership skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Ability to plan and prioritize

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA or CIMA)

Tools

Computerized accounting systems

Job description

Financial Controller – Overseas Assignment (ASEAN)

1. Provide leadership of core financial reporting functions that include management reporting, budgetary control, treasury management, internal control compliance, safeguard the financial position and people development for the finance team, which comprises reporting, AR, AP and internal control.

2. Ensure credibility of finance activities by providing timely and reliable analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts.

3. Provide executive management with advice on the financial implications of business activities.

4. Support the Operating Manager in the strategic development for the organisation and monitor the implementation of operational action plans.

5. Liaise with various internal and external stakeholders including Head Office, tax and other financial related regulatory agencies.

6. Oversee and participate in feasibility studies and due diligence of potential projects/investments, determining the financial benefits for the organisation.

7. Drive changes, lean management and efficiency improvements.

8. Promote and drive various Head Office initiatives and to ensure the development of action plans are in place with constant monitoring and progress reporting.

The candidate shall manage Group policies, compliances with accounting standards, tax laws and should be knowledgeable in the following areas:

• Well-versed with computerised accounting systems in AP, AR, and GL;
• Familiar with Treasury, banking management;
• Preparation of accurate and timely periodic Accounts for Management;
• Familiar with Budgeting and Cashflow Forecasting;
• Familiar with group consolidation of accounts;

Skills Required

• Candidates with professional accounting qualification such as ACCA or CIMA and MIA qualifications is advantages, with over 15 years of leadership working experience. A bachelor Degree in Accounting is also encouraged to apply but should have relevant experience and skills to manage the financial performance of large organisations.
• Candidates should be able to demonstrate to ability to plan, prioritise and achieved performance goals; has good oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal, communication and presentation skills are essential. The role requires dealing with senior management within the Operating Company.