Manager/Assistant Manager Controllership

Beam Mobility; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Beam Mobility is seeking a seasoned Finance professional to join the regional finance team. You will partner with cross-functional teams, manage a portfolio of entities, and own month-end close, intercompany processes, and fixed assets. You will drive reporting accuracy and operational efficiencies across the group.

You will coordinate audit activities, ensure IFRS/Netsuite compliance, and provide insightful financial analysis to support strategic decisions within a fast-growing mobility startup.

Qualifications

• CPA or ACCA or equivalent certification required.
• Big 4 background preferred.
• Experience with Netsuite ERP and MS Office Suite.
• 5–8 years in finance roles, with Big 4 and in-house exposure a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of entities' finance and accounting duties.
• Oversee group inventories, valuation, and reporting accuracy.
• Assist with month-end close and drive efficiency improvements.
• Coordinate intercompany billing and reconcile balances.
• Support audits and liaise with external auditors during reviews.

Skills

Financial analysis

Intercompany accounting

ERP experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Auditing support

Education

CPA or ACCA or equivalent certification

Big 4 background

Tools

Netsuite ERP

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

At Beam Mobility, we believe short trips shouldn't mean car trips.

We are operating in one of the world's fastest-growing industries. Every day, we tackle real urban challenges: congestion, emissions, and the last-mile problem that public transport alone can't solve.

What drives us is more than technology - it's purpose. We are a diverse group of innovators, operators, and problem solvers united by a commitment to making cities better and the planet healthier.

Position Brief

Reporting to the Regional Controller, this position will be a key member of our Finance team and will partner with cross functional teams at all levels.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for a range of finance and accounting duties for a portfolio of entities.
• Manage and monitor group inventories, ensuring accurate recording, valuation, and reporting.
• Assist with month end close transactions and driving efficiencies with the month end close process.
• Perform ad-hoc vendor payments where necessary.
• Coordinate intercompany billing process and reconcile intercompany accounts to ensure proper allocation and reporting across entities.
• Act as a trusted finance business partner, providing financial insights, analysis, and support in driving operational efficiency and cost optimization.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed assets records, including acquisitions, disposals, depreciation, and impairment assessments.
• Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, improve internal controls, and enhance financial reporting accuracy.
• Prepare and present financial reports, analysis, and variance explanations to management
• Collating and preparing periodic management accounts and other reporting packs.
• Group consolidation, internal and external reporting
• Manage tax and audit obligations. Liaise with external auditors during annual audits and support the timely resolution of audit queries and findings.
• Ad hoc duties and special projects as assigned by management.

What You’ll Need

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Association of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA) or equivalent certification.
• Big 4 background preferred

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to manage priorities and work to tight deadlines
• Professional and open to working on own initiative as well as with a team
• Comfortable with Netsuite ERP, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ambitious, curious and eagerness to learn and drive efficiencies within the finance function
• 5 - 8 years finance and accounting experience in Big 4 Accounting firms including some in-house with MNCs or reputable start-ups a plus
• Adaptable, strong willingness to learn, and detail oriented with strong work ethic and organisational skills, and ability to handle different work streams under time constraints
• Comfortable operating in a cross-functional and hyper-growth environment
• Agility to apply financing and accounting know-how to a dynamic mobility start-up
• Familiar with IFRS or equivalent accounting standards
• Excellent communication skills with ability to build solid relationships with individuals at all levels.
• Demonstrated excellence in thought leadership, innovation, and execution management; ability to influence without authority.