[Hybrid] APAC Financial Controller (Marketing MNC)

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia invites a seasoned Regional Financial Controller to lead statutory audits, risk governance, and financial reporting across APAC. You will bridge Group Finance with local teams and auditors to ensure timely and accurate filings and robust controls.

The role requires deep IFRS knowledge, GAAP familiarity, and strong leadership across a regional team. Based in Malaysia, you will mentor staff, implement policy changes, and partner with Legal and Tax to optimise compliance and

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting.
• CA/CPA/ACCA qualification highly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years regional financial controllership experience.
• Background in the advertising industry is highly preferred.
• Strong IFRS and regional local GAAP knowledge.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.

Responsibilities

• Own planning and execution of APAC statutory audits across the region.
• Coordinate with Group auditors and Finance team on key deliverables.
• Collaborate with local finance teams for data collection and reporting.
• Work with Group Legal, Corporate Secretarial, and Tax for filings.
• Prepare reconciliations of management results to audited accounts.
• Track audit adjustments in monthly results.
• Implement IFRS and local GAAP, and update policies.
• Drive risk management and corporate governance processes.
• Mentor junior staff and foster a high-performance culture.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting

Chartered Accountant (CA, CPA, ACCA) qualification preferred

Tools

IFRS knowledge

Regional GAAP knowledge

Job description

about the company

Randstad is exclusively partnering with a dynamic and highly successful multinational organization. As they continue to strengthen their presence across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, they are looking for a highly capable and strategic Regional Financial Controller to join their regional leadership team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong background in regional statutory compliance, audit management, and risk governance.

The Rol

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - APAC, you will play a critical role in supporting, monitoring, and ensuring statutory compliance and risk policy adherence across all APAC markets. You will act as the key bridge between the Group Finance team, local finance teams, and external auditors, ensuring absolute integrity and timeliness of financial reporting and statutory obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit & Statutory Compliance:

  
  
  
  

  • Take full ownership of planning, executing, and finalizing both Group and local statutory audits across the APAC region.

  
  

  • Act as the primary point of contact for Group auditors and the Group Finance team to meet all critical audit deliverables.

  
  

  • Collaborate hands-on with local finance teams for data collection, analytical reviews, and the drafting/finalization of audited reports.

  
  

  • Partner with Group Legal, Corporate Secretarial, and Tax divisions to complete required company filings and tax returns accurately.

  
  
  
  



• Financial Reporting & Reconciliations:

  
  
  
  

  • Prepare clear and accurate reconciliations of management results to audited accounts, providing detailed explanations for any reconciling transactions.

  
  

  • Track, review, and reconcile audit adjustments posted into the monthly reporting results.

  
  
  
  



• Technical Accounting & Policy Implementation:

  
  
  
  

  • Review and implement the latest accounting standards (IFRS and local GAAP), as well as group policies and procedures.

  
  

  • Monitor and interpret emerging technical accounting issues and assess their strategic implications on the APAC region.

  
  

  • Assist in developing appropriate financial statement disclosures.

  
  
  
  



• Risk Management & Corporate Governance:

  
  
  
  

  • Champion and deploy the Group’s risk management processes and procedures to ensure continuous compliance.

  
  

  • Work closely with Group Legal on Corporate Secretary-related matters, including dividend payments, leases, and other corporate governance activities.

  
  
  
  



• Team Leadership & Mentorship:

  
  
  
  

  • Mentor, guide, and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous learning.

  
  
  
  

Key Requirements

• Education & Qualifications: Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting. A professional Chartered Accountant (CA, CPA, ACCA, etc.) qualification is highly preferred.




• Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience in a regional financial controllership or similar capacity. Background in the advertising industry is highly preferred.




• Technical Skills:

  
  
  
  

  • High proficiency in IFRS and regional local GAAP.

  
  

  • Strong fundamental understanding of regional taxation frameworks, risk management, and internal control systems.

  
  
  
  



• Attributes:

  
  
  
  

  • Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to review large datasets, identify inconsistencies, and present data in an easy-to-understand format.

  
  

  • Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to structure efforts to meet strict reporting deadlines.

  
  

  • Highly adaptable, team-oriented, and resilient.

  
  

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey complex financial information to diverse stakeholders.

  
  
  
  

skills

no additional skills required

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Bachelor Degree