Regional Controller - APAC Finance & Costing (SG/MY/TH)

Clariant SE; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly bonus

Career development

Global working environment

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Clariant SE is seeking a Controller to oversee controlling activities for Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia. The role includes managing accounting and Malaysia tax, month-end close, and analytics, in close collaboration with Global Business Services to deliver timely, quality results.

The ideal candidate holds a finance or accounting degree with 8+ years’ MNC experience, and is proficient in Excel and SAP, with some Malaysia tax reporting exposure.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 8+ years of relevant working experience in an MNC.
• Experience with SAP is required.
• Some experience in Malaysia tax reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage all controlling activities including product costing, cost center planning, month-end closing for SG, MY, TH.
• Conduct monthly financial analysis regarding margin, SG&A and cost center expenses.
• Supervise commission and royalty processes, ensure accuracy of calculations.
• Ensure regional service fee allocation processes are executed correctly and timely.
• Supervise day-to-day accounting activities of Clariant Malaysia (AP, FA, Cash, Insurance).
• Support internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with GBS and guide quality results and efficiency.
• Coordinate with GBS to ensure timely, high-quality finance processes.
• Address controlling-related issues in coordination with BUs and functions.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations (WHT, SST, Corporate Tax).
• Ensure timely e-Invoicing compliance per Malaysian regulations.
• Coordinate with Company Secretary on Malaysia corporate secretarial needs.

Skills

Financial controlling

Financial analysis

Excel

SAP

Tax compliance

Month-end close

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Clariant SE is seeking a Controller to oversee controlling activities for Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia. The role includes managing accounting and Malaysia tax, month-end close, and analytics, in close collaboration with Global Business Services to deliver timely, quality results.

The ideal candidate holds a finance or accounting degree with 8+ years’ MNC experience, and is proficient in Excel and SAP, with some Malaysia tax reporting exposure.