HEAD OF SECTION, TRANSACTIONAL CONTROLLER

Westports Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Port Klang, Klang City; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Malaysia is seeking a Head of Section, Transactional Controller to oversee accounting activities at a strategic level. This senior executive role involves impacting decision-making, forecasting, and budgeting based on financial data. The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor's degree in Finance or related field, with an MBA or CPA preferred, and have more than 7 years of proven experience in similar positions. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience as Head of Finance, Finance Director, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of corporate financial law and risk-management practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting activities and financial controllers.
• Impact decision-making, forecasting, and budgeting at the company level.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Financial management software

Job description

HEAD OF SECTION, TRANSACTIONAL CONTROLLER

The Head of Section: Transactional Controller is a senior executive role responsible for overseeing accounting activities. Strategic controllers also impact decision‑making, forecasting, and budgeting at the company level based on accounting data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Min 7 years and above proven experience as a Head of Finance, Finance Director, or similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate financial law and risk‑management practices.
• Strong understanding of financial management software and systems.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation abilities.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results‑orientation.