OS&S Controller

Omya; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Omya in Malaysia is seeking a senior finance process leader to establish governance for OS&S processes, monitor policy adherence, and drive standardization across procurement, HR, and finance. The role offers cross-functional exposure and a focus on process improvement within a global operating model.

The candidate will monitor financial performance, cost control, and KPI reporting, align purchasing and HR cost allocation, and support digital enablement and automation initiatives across regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting or business administration.
• Professional accountancy certification desired (ACCA/CIMA/CPA).
• 10–12 years finance accounting experience or controlling.

Responsibilities

• Establish governance framework for OS&S processes.
• Monitor adherence to group policies and internal controls.
• Ensure process standardization and eliminate country-specific deviations.
• Identify control gaps, risks, and drive mitigation actions.
• Monitor financial performance, cost control, and reporting accuracy.
• 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.
• Support digital enablement and process automation initiatives.

Skills

End-to-end processes

SAP

Excel

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Transformation projects

Attention to detail

Cross-functional

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor in Accounting

ACCA/CIMA/CPA desirable

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.