Plant Finance Controller – Manufacturing

KOS International Talent Group; Johor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

KOS International Talent Group represents a well-established multinational manufacturing client in Malaysia seeking an experienced finance leader to oversee plant finances, deliver timely insights to local management and HQ, and ensure accurate reporting.

This role leads the plant finance team, manages monthly closes, budgeting and forecasts, cost control, and GAAP/regulatory compliance, while partnering with operations and supply chain to drive value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or Finance is required.
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA or equivalent).
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in auditing, financial and managerial reporting, 3 years at managerial level, manufacturing sector/oil and gas experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor the plant's finance team, responsible for all daily finance matters (revenue recognition, costing, payment, general ledger).
• Review month-end reporting templates for consolidation disclosures and compliance.
• Prepare financial statements and ensure reports comply with GAAP or regulatory requirements.
• Collect, interpret and review financial information.
• Monitor production efficiency and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Serve as a key contact point for local and HQ finance teams.
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, production managers and group companies.
• Prepare and monitor annual budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects as assigned.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting

GAAP knowledge

Stakeholder mgmt

Manufacturing finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

KOS International Talent Group represents a well-established multinational manufacturing client in Malaysia seeking an experienced finance leader to oversee plant finances, deliver timely insights to local management and HQ, and ensure accurate reporting.

This role leads the plant finance team, manages monthly closes, budgeting and forecasts, cost control, and GAAP/regulatory compliance, while partnering with operations and supply chain to drive value.