Group Financial Controller

Leader Energy; Selangor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm in Malaysia is seeking a Group Financial Controller to oversee financial control and reporting across the organization. This senior leadership role requires expertise in Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards and strong leadership skills. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 10 years of experience in financial control within a listed company environment. Join us to drive financial best practices and provide strategic insights to senior management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in financial control and reporting.
• Experience in a listed company environment in Malaysia.
• In-depth knowledge of Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of consolidated financial statements.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
• Ensure compliance with MFRS and Bursa Malaysia requirements.

Skills

Financial control

Risk management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's degree

Professional accounting qualification (MIA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA)

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Overview

The Group Financial Controller is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the entire financial control and reporting functions across the company and its subsidiaries. This position ensures the integrity and accuracy of consolidated financial information, compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements (including Bursa Malaysia listing rules), and provides strategic financial insights to the Group CFO and senior management team. The Group Financial Controller plays a crucial role in establishing and maintaining a strong internal control environment and driving financial best practices across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and timely submission of accurate consolidated financial statements in accordance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, including Bursa Malaysia.
• Manage the group-wide month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, ensuring adherence to strict deadlines and consistent application of accounting policies.
• Ensure the accurate and timely consolidation of financial results from all subsidiaries and business units.
• Prepare and review complex accounting treatments and ensure proper documentation.
• Manage the preparation of annual reports and other statutory filings.
• Develop, implement, and maintain group accounting policies and procedures in compliance with MFRS and best practices.
• Ensure consistent application of accounting policies across all entities within the group.
• Stay abreast of changes in accounting standards and regulatory requirements and assess their impact on the group's financial reporting.
• Establish and maintain a strong and effective internal control framework across the group to safeguard assets and ensure the reliability of financial information.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors on financial control matters.
• Participate in risk assessment activities and contribute to the development of risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee the group-wide budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Analyze consolidated financial performance against budgets and forecasts, providing insightful variance analysis and recommendations to senior management.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) at the group level.
• Support strategic decision-making with robust financial analysis and modeling.
• Lead, manage, and mentor the group financial control and reporting team.
• Set clear performance expectations, provide regular feedback, and support the professional development of team members.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Master\'s degree is preferred.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., MIA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA) is essential.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in financial control and reporting, with experience in a listed company environment in Malaysia.
• In-depth knowledge of Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) and Bursa Malaysia listing requirements.
• Proven experience in managing the consolidation of financial statements for a group of companies.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and risk management principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• High level of integrity and ethical conduct.