Group Financial Controller

MVC Resources; Selangor; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity-backed energy infrastructure group seeks a Finance Director to oversee financial operations across Southeast Asia. This role involves managing financial reporting, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with international standards. Candidates must have experience in energy or EPCC industries, with strong leadership abilities and a proven track record in finance. This position presents a unique opportunity to impact the financial direction of key projects in a dynamic and fast-growing sector.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years in finance, 5 years in group consolidation or project finance.
• Leadership in multi-country finance teams.
• Strong understanding of the energy value chain.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and annual financial closings across regional entities.
• Spearhead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Manage financial control of large-scale energy projects.

Skills

Financial modeling

IFRS

Project costing

Inter-company accounting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance

ACCA, CPA, CIMA, ACA certifications

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Job description

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia | Posted on 07/08/2025

A private equity-backed energy infrastructure group operating across Southeast Asia and Asia-Pacific, focused on delivering clean energy and EPCC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning) projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and annual financial closings across multiple regional entities, including Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, China, and Bangladesh.
• Manage inter company transactions and ensure compliance with international accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP), while preparing reports for the board and coordinating external audits.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Planning

• Spearhead the annual budget, strategic planning, and quarterly rolling forecasts.
• Develop financial scenarios and variance analyses to support investor and executive decision-making.

Project Finance (EPCC)

• Manage the financial control of large-scale energy projects by monitoring budgets, project costing, revenue milestones, and capital expenditures.
• Ensure standardized financial reporting for projects using ERP systems like SAP or Oracle.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Consolidate and monitor cash flow across all subsidiaries.
• Oversee banking operations, inter company loans, and ensure adherence to regional debt facility requirements.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Manage tax compliance (CIT, GST, VAT) across key jurisdictions, and support regional audit and transfer pricing processes.

Business Partnership & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with business leaders to guide investment and operational decisions.
• Present financial insights to investors, auditors, and strategic partners.

Finance Systems & Digital Transformation

• Drive digital finance initiatives including ERP implementations and dashboard reporting (e.g., Power BI).
• Standardize financial processes and controls across regional offices.
  

Requirement

• Qualifications : Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance with professional certifications (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, ACA).
  
• Experience : 8–15 years in finance with at least 5 years in group consolidation or project finance, preferably in energy, infrastructure, or EPCC industries across Southeast Asia.
  
• Technical Proficiency : Strong in IFRS, project costing, financial modeling, ERP systems, and inter company accounting.
  
• Leadership : Proven track record in leading multi-country finance teams and process improvement initiatives.
  
• Commercial Acumen : Familiar with the energy value chain (power, renewable, gas), with the ability to challenge financial assumptions and enhance profitability.
  
• Mobility : Willingness to travel within Southeast Asia.