Financial Controller

ESR Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporate finance organization in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations including compliance functions, reporting, and asset management. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of accounting experience, strong knowledge of regulatory reporting, and exceptional communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required for budget forecasting and analysis. This role offers an opportunity to collaborate with various stakeholders and support strategic initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of accounting experience required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial accounting and compliance functions.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements within deadlines.
• Manage budgets and forecasts for financial operations.

Skills

Time Management

Proactive Problem-Solving

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Accountancy or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

This position is accountable for overseeing the complete Corporate & Fund Finance operations, ensuring efficient reporting and control over funds, import expenditures, capital expenditures, investments, and assets. The role will report directly to the country head and will have a dotted line reporting relationship to the Group Finance team located in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire financial accounting and compliance functions for both the Corporate and Fund entities.
• Ensure the preparation of the consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements within deadlines while maintaining accurate accounting records.
• Handle statistical and regulatory reporting to government organizations.
• Manage the financial and operational budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare cash flow balances and forecasts.
• Guarantee the accurate and timely processing of income distributions.
• Handle SST, withholding tax, FATCA, CRS, tax returns, and ensure timely submissions.
• Review the costing schedules for development projects in a timely manner.
• Assist in reviewing reports on tax structure, financial and tax due diligence, and related tasks for M&A transactions.
• Oversee, monitor, and accurately account for onshore and offshore loans and hedging arrangements.
• Ensure that Transfer Pricing documentation is in place for related party transactions.
• Maintain strict compliance with all accounting standards, tax regulations, statutory and legal requirements (including Limited Partnership Agreements) related to the Malaysian fund.
• Manage internal audits conducted within the Group.
• Serve as the administrator for the Group's bank accounts.
• Participate in the Group’s initiatives for systems implementation and BI reporting.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders including the Group, investors, bankers, auditors, tax agents, company secretaries, and regulatory bodies.
• Support the Head of Business Development in acquisition negotiations and facilitate the smooth closing of transactions.
• Assist the Funds Management and Finance teams in securing bank and debt financing for projects in Malaysia and ensure compliance with bank covenants.

Qualifications

• Degree in accountancy or equivalent with minimum 8 years of accounting experience
• Excellent time management to be able to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative, work without supervision and assume full responsibility for completion of tasks
• Proactive and willing to look for ways to improve processes and procedures
• Highly flexible and adaptable in a changing and demanding environment