Regional Financial Controller

RightHirePlus; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a dynamic Regional Financial Controller in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. This role involves establishing a robust financial control environment across Southeast Asia, overseeing financial results consolidation, and managing cash flow for construction projects. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of progressive finance experience, including at least 3 years in a senior leadership role, preferably within the construction or engineering industry. Excellent leadership and communication skills are vital for influencing senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years of progressive finance experience.
• At least 3 years in a senior financial leadership role.
• Extensive experience in the construction or engineering industry.

Responsibilities

• Establish robust financial control across SEA entities.
• Oversee financial consolidation and reporting.
• Manage regional cash flow and financing requirements.

Skills

Financial control environment

Cash flow management

Tax compliance

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Our client is a leading constructor of mission-critical facilities, specializing in the development and construction of state-of-the-art data centers. As we expand our footprint across the high-growth markets of Southeast Asia, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Regional Financial Controller to lead our financial operations and drive strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a robust financial control environment across all SEA entities, ensuring compliance with group policies, IFRS, and local statutory requirements.
• Oversee the consolidation of financial results for the SEA region, delivering timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports.
• Ensure accurate project accounting, including revenue recognition (percentage-of-completion method), cost control, WIP reporting, and profitability analysis for each data center project.

2. Treasury & Cash Flow Management:

• Manage regional cash flow, working capital, and financing requirements for ongoing construction projects.
• Oversee intercompany funding, foreign exchange exposure, and banking relationships in the region.
• Implement and monitor stringent controls over project-related expenditures.

3. Tax, Compliance & Audit:

• Ensure full compliance with all local tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions, working closely with external advisors.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits, ensuring a clean and efficient audit process.
• Develop and implement internal controls and procedures to safeguard company assets.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 8+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a senior financial leadership role.
• It is best to have extensive experience in the construction or engineering industry, with specific expertise in the accounting for large-scale, complex projects.
• Preferably with verifiable professional work experience in the following regions: Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, or the UAE/Dubai.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

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