Regional Internal Controls Lead

Connexus Global; Johor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Connexus Global seeks a Finance Controls Lead – Asia to strengthen governance, risk management and financial processes across a multi-country footprint. You will partner with Asia Regional Controller and global teams to drive SOX, IFRS/US GAAP, tax and statutory compliance, while improving controls and documentation.

The role requires 8–10 years in accounting/controls, a degree in Accounting or Finance and a professional qualification, with strong SAP, SOX, and treasury knowledge.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Professional accounting qualification is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of SAP, SOX, IFRS/US GAAP, tax and treasury.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen the control environment across Asia by identifying gaps in finance policies and processes.
• Support internal and external audits and manage balance sheet risk.
• Lead and mentor regional site controllers and finance teams.
• Collaborate with Tax, Treasury, Legal, Internal Audit, FP&A and GBS on statutory compliance and regional closing.
• Support finance technology initiatives and optimize systems (SAP, Khalix, Power BI).
• Drive sustainable improvements and consistency across sites and countries.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Risk management

Internal controls

Stakeholder management

Supervisory experience

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

SAP

Khalix

Power BI

Job description

Are you a finance controls leader looking for an opportunity to strengthen governance, risk management and financial processes across a complex Asia footprint?

We are supporting a leading global manufacturing and technology organization in their search for a Finance Controls Lead – Asia to join their regional finance leadership team.

This is a highly visible regional opportunity within a multinational business operating across multiple markets and manufacturing locations. The role goes well beyond traditional internal controls, combining financial accounting, SOX, tax and statutory compliance, treasury, finance systems, risk management and continuous improvement across Asia.

Working closely with the Asia Regional Controller, Site Controllers and global corporate teams, this person will help strengthen the overall control environment across the region. The scope includes identifying gaps in finance policies and processes, improving governance and documentation, supporting internal and external audits, managing balance sheet risks and ensuring consistent execution of controls across different sites and countries.

The position also offers broad exposure beyond accounting and controls. You will partner with Corporate Tax, Treasury, Legal, Internal Audit, FP&A, Operations and Global Business Services, while supporting topics including statutory compliance, cash flow, FX, legal entities and regional closing activities. Finance technology is another important part of the mandate, with responsibility for supporting and improving systems including SAP, Khalix and Power BI.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys connecting the dots across countries rather than operating within one finance function or market. You will have the ability to identify recurring issues, bring greater consistency across sites, simplify processes and drive sustainable improvements across the Asia finance organization. The role also provides leadership, coaching and mentoring exposure with Accounting and Tax Managers across regional sites.

We are looking for a finance professional with approximately 8–10 years of experience across accounting, controls, tax or related areas, including supervisory and business-partnering exposure. A degree in Accounting or Finance and a professional accounting or finance qualification are expected. Strong knowledge of SAP, SOX, IFRS/US GAAP, tax and treasury will be important, while experience within a multinational manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.

From a leadership perspective, this role will suit someone pragmatic, hands-on and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment. You should be analytical and confident enough to challenge existing practices based on facts, while remaining collaborative and capable of influencing stakeholders across different functions, countries and levels of seniority.