Group Financial Controller

Ambu A/S; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare technology is seeking a Group Financial Controller in Penang, Malaysia. This role focuses on optimizing financial processes, consolidation, and reporting while ensuring compliance with global standards. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience and a strong educational background in accounting, making impactful contributions to company performance and reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
• Degree in accounting or professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, or CA).
• Experience with ERP and consolidation systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the focal point for master data in the consolidation tool.
• Develop and maintain documents for consolidation and reporting processes.
• Perform monthly financial controlling and analysis for reporting.
• Prepare quarterly and annual external reports for Management.

Skills

Analytical

Structured

Pragmatic

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Result-driven mindset

Curiosity

Open-mindedness

Professional skepticism

Education

Degree in accounting

Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, or CA)

Tools

ERP systems

Consolidation systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Ambu A/S is currently looking for a Group Financial Controller to be based in Penang, Malaysia.

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Group Financial Controller to develop, improve, and maintain consolidation and reporting processes while ensuring alignment with global strategies and compliance standards.

As a Group Financial Controller, you will join the Group Controlling & Reporting team, which handles all aspects of financial controlling and reporting, group consolidation, and related compliance in terms of technical accounting, internal financial controls, and controlling visits.

You will report to the Head of Financial Controlling & Reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the focal point for master data structure in our consolidation tool.
• Develop, improve, and maintain documents and systems for consolidation and reporting processes.
• Perform financial controlling and group financial analysis monthly for group reporting purposes.
• Contribute to the preparation of the Group's quarterly and annual external reports and presentations to Management and relevant stakeholders.
• Optimize existing processes to enhance automation and reduce non-value-adding activities.
• Collaborate closely with Finance and cross-functional colleagues to oversee the financial controlling of Ambu Group's monthly figures.
• Provide reliable support and guidance for the global organization, offering proactive assistance in reporting and consolidation-related matters.

Candidate Profile

Skills

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience or similar roles.
• Degree in accounting or professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, or CA).
• Experience with ERP systems, IT tools, and consolidation systems, including financial reporting and consolidation processes.
• Analytical, structured, and pragmatic approach to work.
• Basic knowledge of IFRS and other relevant accounting standards.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Result-driven mindset, positive attitude, and the ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and collaborate across all levels. Curiosity, open-mindedness, and professional skepticism are key to delivering under pressure.