Financial Controller – Overseas Assignment (ASEAN)

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational company is seeking a Financial Controller for an overseas assignment in Kuala Lumpur. The successful candidate will lead financial reporting, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and provide strategic advice to management. You must have over 15 years of leadership experience and a professional accounting qualification. This role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A bachelor’s degree in accounting is encouraged. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of leadership working experience.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and achieve performance goals.
• Familiar with budgeting and cash flow forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership of core financial reporting functions.
• Ensure credibility of finance activities through analysis.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee feasibility studies and due diligence of projects.

Skills

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA)

Leadership experience over 15 years

Good oral and written communication skills

Interpersonal and presentation skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accounting

Tools

Computerised accounting systems

Job description

Financial Controller – Overseas Assignment (ASEAN)

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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 verse 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.

Application Questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a financial controller?
• How many years' experience do you have in consolidating group accounts?
• Have you completed a professional qualification in accounting?
• Do you have a professional membership with an accounting body?

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