RTR Business Controller

Businesslist; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Contract: 6 Months

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Businesslist seeks a Financial Controlling specialist to lead month-end close, balance sheet governance, statutory reporting, and tax support across markets. You will partner with regional finance leaders, drive process improvements, and contribute to finance transformation in a hybrid work setup.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, professional qualifications like ACCA/CPA/CIMA, and 5–7 years in financial controlling or related areas, with fluency in English and Mandarin.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience in Financial Controlling, General Accounting, R2R or Finance Operations.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, balance sheet governance, statutory reporting, and accounting controls.
• Experience supporting tax, transfer pricing, and compliance activities.
• Proficiency in SAP and financial reporting systems.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end closing activities for timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, governance activities, and internal controls.
• Support statutory reporting and liaise with external providers for timely submissions.
• Assist in tax, transfer pricing reviews, and documentation.
• Partner with CFOs and Country Finance teams to support decision-making.
• Drive process standardisation and finance transformation initiatives.

Skills

Bilingual English Mandarin

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Budgeting/Forecasting

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CPA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Financial Reporting & Controllership

• Manage month-end closing activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Perform balance sheet reviews, reconciliations, and governance activities to maintain financial integrity.
• Support financial reporting requirements and provide insightful analysis to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and financial policies.

Statutory Reporting & Compliance

• Coordinate statutory reporting activities and work with external service providers to ensure timely submissions to local authorities.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required financial information and documentation.
• Ensure adherence to corporate governance and financial control requirements.

Tax & Transfer Pricing Support

• Support direct and indirect tax activities by providing accurate financial data to tax teams and external advisors.
• Assist in transfer pricing reviews, annual updates, and documentation requirements.
• Support compliance with local tax regulations and reporting obligations.

Business Partnering & Cash Management

• Partner with CFOs, Country Finance teams, and GFS to support financial decision-making and operational objectives.
• Support cash flow and cash generation initiatives across assigned markets.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support business and finance stakeholders.

Process Improvement & Governance

• Maintain a strong Financial Control Framework (FCF) environment and identify control gaps or risks.
• Drive process standardisation, simplification, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support change management and finance transformation activities where required.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Financial Controlling, General Accounting, Record-to-Report (R2R), or Finance Operations.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, balance sheet governance, statutory reporting, and accounting controls.
• Experience supporting tax, transfer pricing, and compliance-related activities.
• Proficiency in SAP and financial reporting systems.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with regional or global stakeholders is preferred.

What's on Offer

• Contract: 6 Months
• Opportunity to partner with regional finance leaders and global stakeholders.
• Exposure to financial controllership, statutory reporting, tax, and governance across multiple markets.
• Collaborative and dynamic finance environment with strong career development opportunities.
• Opportunity to contribute to finance transformation, process improvement, and control excellence initiatives.
• Hybrid working arrangement and competitive compensation package.