Project Financial Controller

Michael Page; Kuala Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment agency seeks a Project Cost Controller in Kuala Selangor, Malaysia. This role involves collaborating with finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and forecasting project costs. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Business or Accounting, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge of IFRS standards. This permanent position offers competitive salary and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary ranging from MYR 120000 to MYR 132000

Opportunities to enhance costing experience and FP&A skills

Permanent position offering job stability

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a finance-related role.
• Experience in a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS financial reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Partner with regional finance teams for month-end closing.
• Prepare monthly business reviews for the region.
• Collaborate with project managers on forecasting costs.

Skills

Financial analysis

Project management

Cost control

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Business or Accounting

Professional accounting qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

• enhance fp&a and costing skills
• be part of a global leading organization

About Our Client

The hiring company is a well-established large organization in the transport and distribution industry. With a global presence, it is committed to delivering high-quality solutions and fostering professional growth in its employees.

Job Description

• Partner with regional finance teams during month-end closing to ensure accuracy and comprehensive understanding of financial data, including POC accounting, P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
• Assist in preparing monthly business reviews for the region
• Collaborate with project managers to forecast project costs and revenues on a monthly basis
• Proactively contribute to project management efforts, including cost reduction and rationalization initiatives when key performance indicators are at risk
• Review significant project and business cases, contracts, and tenders within the region
• Ensure reliability and continuous improvement of financial IT tools and reporting automation (e.g., ERP systems)
• Work closely with various finance departments-such as legal, accounting, consolidation, and treasury-to facilitate seamless information sharing
• Enforce corporate controlling procedures and promote consistent financial processes and ERP system efficiency across the region
• Support budget and forecast coordination and reporting
• Lead audit processes for multiple countries in the region, focusing on project accounting, revenue recognition, and project-related accruals
• Assist with group-wide audits as needed
• Provide detailed ad hoc financial analyses and reports

The Successful Applicant

A successful Project Cost Controller should have:

• Degree in Business or Accounting with a recognized professional accounting qualification; experience in a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred
• At least 5 years of relevant experience, including exposure to group consolidation within multinational corporations
• Background in internal or external audit, with strong investigative and analytical skills
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS financial reporting standards, particularly IFRS 9, 15, and 16

What's on Offer

• Competitive annual salary ranging from MYR 120000 to MYR 132000.
• Opportunities to enhance costing experience and financial planning and analysis (FP&A) skills.
• Permanent position offering job stability and career growth.
• Work within an established and supportive company culture.

If you are eager to grow your career as a Project Cost Controller in the transport and distribution industry, apply today to seize this exciting opportunity!