Hybrid Financial Controller Malaysia (IFRS/US GAAP)

The Weir Group; Batu Caves; Hybrid; MYR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Global inclusion networks

Regional and team-specific benefits

Sharebuilder scheme

Wellness support for you and your is/—

Collaboration with global teams

Job summary

The Weir Group in Selangor, Batu Caves, Malaysia is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the Malaysian accounting function. You will own the month-end close, ensure IFRS compliance, manage intercompany activity, and strengthen internal controls while coordinating with WBS and local teams.

You will guide a small finance team, partner with regional leaders, and support audits with minimal travel required. Flexibility to work from home part of the time is available.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA certification with 10–15 years of accounting experience.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and exposure to US GAAP.
• Experience collaborating with offshore/shared services teams.
• Proven leadership of small accounting teams and month/quarter/year-end close.

Responsibilities

• Lead Malaysia financial controllership, ensuring accurate IFRS reporting and compliance.
• Own month-end, quarter-end and year-end close with WBS and local teams.
• Oversee balance sheet governance and intercompany accounting.
• Strengthen internal controls, audit readiness, and tax reporting support.
• Partner with local leaders and global teams to drive process improvements.
• Manage a small team (up to two reports) and travel minimally.

Skills

Leadership

Offshore collaboration

IFRS knowledge

US GAAP exposure

Education

CA or CPA certification

10–15 years accounting experience

Tools

SAP / S4HANA

Job description

The Weir Group in Selangor, Batu Caves, Malaysia is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the Malaysian accounting function. You will own the month-end close, ensure IFRS compliance, manage intercompany activity, and strengthen internal controls while coordinating with WBS and local teams.

You will guide a small finance team, partner with regional leaders, and support audits with minimal travel required. Flexibility to work from home part of the time is available.