Regional Finance Controller - SEA & ANZ Lead

Vistra; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra is seeking a Regional Financial Controller to oversee financial reporting, consolidation and controls across Southeast Asia and Australia. The role leads the regional financial controlling team, aligns regulatory and statutory reporting, and partners with senior management and external auditors to safeguard financial integrity.

The candidate will drive strategic financial initiatives, manage risks, and contribute to value creation through cost management and performance insights across a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent professional qualification.
• CFA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA or MBA preferred or equivalent.
• At least 3 years in a comparable role in a similarly sized organization; extensive regional exposure desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present accurate regional financial statements and management reports.
• Consolidate statutory/regulatory reporting across the region.
• Lead the financial controlling team and provide leadership and guidance.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls and policies.
• Identify and manage financial risks and drive mitigation actions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders including senior management, auditors and regulators.
• Provide financial insights and analytics to support strategic decisions.
• Support M&A, divestitures and other corporate finance activities.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Leadership / people management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Accounting qualification (CFA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA)

MBA or equivalent (optional)

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

Job description

Vistra is seeking a Regional Financial Controller to oversee financial reporting, consolidation and controls across Southeast Asia and Australia. The role leads the regional financial controlling team, aligns regulatory and statutory reporting, and partners with senior management and external auditors to safeguard financial integrity.

The candidate will drive strategic financial initiatives, manage risks, and contribute to value creation through cost management and performance insights across a