OS&S Controller

Omya Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Omya Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a senior finance professional to lead the OS&S governance, monitoring, and process standardization across the Asia Pacific region.

You will drive end-to-end processes, ensure compliance with group policies, and partner with regional and global teams to optimize performance. The role requires 10–12 years in finance, strong IT and SAP expertise, and a track record in transformation projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting.
• Business Administration knowledge; ACCA/ CIMA/ CPA preferred.
• 10–12 years in finance/accounting or controlling.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain governance framework for OS&S processes and monitor policy adherence.
• Coordinate across functions to ensure cost control, reporting accuracy, and policy compliance.
• Define and manage OS&S KPI framework and create dashboards for insight.
• Serve as main interface between business units and regional/global teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and transformation across regions.
• Monitor internal controls and support external audits and compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accounting

Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

KEY ACCOUNTABILTIES

Process Governance & Monitoring: Establish and maintain governance framework for OS&S processes. Monitor adherence to group policies (ARM, ICs, Procurement, HR guidelines, etc). Ensure process standardization and eliminate country-specific deviations. Identify control gaps, risks, and inefficiencies and drive mitigation actions.

Cross-functional Coordination (End-to-End): Monitor financial performance, cost control, and reporting accuracy. Ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls. Monitor purchasing processes. Ensure alignment with procurement directives and sourcing strategies. Track personnel-related processes, cost allocation, and FTE alignment. Ensure integration of HR processes within OS&S model. Monitor inventory, logistics, and operational KPIs. Ensure process alignment across supply chain interfaces. Ensure system alignment (SAP, SNOW, dashboards). Support digital enablement and process automation initiatives.

Performance Management & KPI Steering, Reporting: Define and implement OS&S KPI framework (financial & operational). Develop dashboards to enable transparency and decision-making. Monitor performance vs. targets and initiate corrective actions. Consolidate cross-functional performance insights for management. Translate data into actionable recommendations.

Stakeholder Management: Act as key interface between Business units, Shared service functions, Regional and global teams. Facilitate issue resolution and alignment across stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement & Transformation: Drive process improvement initiatives within OS&S. Support implementation of Project Summit operating model (IOM1 / IOM2). Ensure harmonization and simplification of workflows across regions.

Controls & Compliance: Monitor and ensure compliance with company policies and internal guidelines. Develop and recommend improvements to internal controls. Coordinate and support external auditors during the annual audit process. Ensure full compliance with local statutory rules and regulations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Business Administration. Professional accountancy certification desired (e.g. ACCA/ CIMA/ CPA).

Experience: 10 to 12 years of relevant finance and accounting experience or in controlling.

Knowledge and skills: Strong understanding of end-to-end business processes. Solid IT capabilities including SAP, spreadsheets, and automated accounting systems. Experience in transformation projects, shared services, or operating model changes is preferred. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with ability to connect the dots. High attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to handle complex issues and resolve urgent matters under pressure. Takes full ownership and accountability for achieving targets and objectives. Ability to multi-task, prioritize effectively, and deliver results in a dynamic environment. Proven ability to work independently with high level of reliability. Strong communication and organizational skills. Effective interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional and team-oriented environment. Prior business partnering experience is an advantage. Meticulous, structured, and detail-oriented mindset. Strong sense of responsibility and commitment. Flexible and adaptable in a fast-changing environment.

Other requirements: Good command of both oral and written local language and English are required.

Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. Our company was founded 140 years ago and remains a privately-owned, independent company headquartered in Switzerland but with offices and plants in more than 50 countries. When you join Omya, you become part of a global team that uses its creativity, expertise and experience to make a difference to people's lives. Thinking of Tomorrow means focusing on the challenges of the future and how we can develop mineral products to solve them. This is a collaborative environment where people work towards common goals, with a common purpose. Our purpose, combined with our values of modesty, courtesy, integrity and perseverance, is the foundation of our business. Our values are relevant to our lives, not just our work. All Omya employees, partners and suppliers are bound by a Code of Conduct which reflects our values and guides our behavior.