Regional Finance Controller for SEA & Australia

VISTRA; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra is seeking a Regional Financial Controller to drive financial reporting, policy setting, and robust controls for South East Asia and Australia. You will lead the regional controlling team, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with senior management and external auditors.

The role emphasizes strategic finance, risk management, and delivering timely insights to support mergers, acquisitions, and corporate finance activities across multiple entities in a diverse region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with strong academic record.
• Professional accounting qualification (CFA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA) or MBA is highly desirable.
• Minimum 3 years in a similar role in a comparable organization; extensive regional/global exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and consolidation of regional financial statements and management reporting.
• Ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations and internal controls.
• Direct and mentor the financial controlling team with strong leadership.
• Collaborate with senior management, external auditors, and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Financial analysis

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Accounting qualification (CFA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA)

MBA (desirable)

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

Job description

Vistra is seeking a Regional Financial Controller to drive financial reporting, policy setting, and robust controls for South East Asia and Australia. You will lead the regional controlling team, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with senior management and external auditors.

The role emphasizes strategic finance, risk management, and delivering timely insights to support mergers, acquisitions, and corporate finance activities across multiple entities in a diverse region.