Global Finance Controller - IFRS & Multinational Accounting

Pave Bank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Pave Bank in Malaysia is seeking a Financial Controller/Senior Accounting Manager to own and scale the bank's accounting infrastructure. The role is based in Malaysia (SEA) with travel to Georgia and reports to the VP, Finance, taking end-to-end ownership of accounting across the Group.

You will lead monthly close, financial reporting, and internal controls while driving automation and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support growth and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 6–12 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, or finance operations.
• Big 4 firm experience, especially in audit or advisory, is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS accounting standards.
• Experience across multi-entity or international group structures.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets and ERP systems; familiarity with AI and automation tools is a plus.
• Experience supporting external audits and statutory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close across Group entities, including bookkeeping and consolidation.
• Manage day-to-day finance operations: invoicing, collections, AP, vendor bills, and payments.
• Coordinate Group and entity-level audits; prepare schedules and respond to auditor requests.
• Develop and maintain robust financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Support statutory accounts and regulatory reporting across Group entities.
• Identify opportunities to automate accounting and reporting workflows as the business scales.

Skills

Financial reporting

Multi-entity accounting

Audit coordination

Regulatory reporting

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

ERP systems

Job description

Pave Bank in Malaysia is seeking a Financial Controller/Senior Accounting Manager to own and scale the bank's accounting infrastructure. The role is based in Malaysia (SEA) with travel to Georgia and reports to the VP, Finance, taking end-to-end ownership of accounting across the Group.

You will lead monthly close, financial reporting, and internal controls while driving automation and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support growth and regulatory compliance.