Senior Financial Controller, APAC

Rystad Energy Pty; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Diverse international environment

Career development opportunities

Global company with expanding business

Job summary

Rystad Energy in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced accounting leader to own the APAC close, reporting to Oslo's Head of Group Accounting. You will manage multi-entity accounting, consolidation, intercompany work and local compliance across Singapore, China, Malaysia, Australia, Japan, and India.

This hands-on role requires independence across jurisdictions, driving process improvements in a fast-paced, technology-forward environment, mentoring local staff, and partnering with group finance for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance required; professional certification preferred.
• 8+ years of accounting experience with multi-entity or regional scope, ideally across APAC.
• Hands-on involvement in transactions, reconciliations, and day-to-day processes.
• Strong IFRS knowledge is advantageous; familiarity with Xero is a plus.
• Experience in statutory reporting across multiple jurisdictions including APAC.
• Comfortable using AI tools to improve efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close and financial reporting for APAC entities across Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Japan, India, and China.
• Perform day-to-day operational tasks including intercompany invoicing and payments, payroll reviews.
• Collaborate with revenue controllers on invoicing, AR follow-up, and client portals.
• Manage statutory reporting, audits, and local filings for APAC jurisdictions.
• Lead and develop local accounting staff across APAC; drive process improvements and system integration.

Skills

Hands-on accounting

Technical accounting

English fluency

Self-driven

Proactive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CA/CPA/ACCA or equivalent preferred

Tools

Xero

AI tools

Job description

About Rystad Energy

Rystad Energy is a leading global independent research and energy intelligence company dedicated to helping clients navigate the future of energy. By providing high-quality data and thought leadership, our international team empowers businesses, governments and organizations to make well-informed decisions.

Our extensive portfolio of products and solutions covers all aspects of global energy fundamentals, spanning every corner of the oil and gas industry, renewables, clean technologies, supply chain and power markets. Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with an expansive global network, our data, analysis, advisory and education services provide clients a competitive edge in the market.

The role

We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to take full ownership of the accounting function across Rystad Energy's APAC region. This is a broad, senior role at the heart of a growing international finance function, with direct responsibility for entity-level accounting, reporting, and compliance across Singapore, China, Malaysia, Australia, Japan, and India.

Based in Kuala Lumpur and reporting directly to the Head of Group Accounting in Oslo, you will be a key member of the global finance team — working closely with group accounting on consolidation, intercompany processes, and group reporting. The role works closely with the local Head of Office in Singapore on day-to-day matters.

This role suits a technically strong, proactive accounting leader who is comfortable operating independently across multiple jurisdictions, building trust with group management from a distance, and driving process improvement in a fast-paced, technology-forward environment. This is a hands-on role — you will be expected to stay close to the detail, take direct ownership of day-to-day operations, and be personally involved in the work across the region.

Key responsibilities

Day-to-day operations

• Own month-end close and financial reporting for all APAC entities — Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Japan, India and China, ensuring accuracy and completeness of trial balances, reconciliations, and intercompany balances
• Perform operational tasks directly where needed, including issuing intercompany invoices, approving AP and bank payments across multiple entities and banking platforms, reviewing payroll — this is a hands-on role requiring direct system access and daily operational involvement
• Support and collaborate with the revenue controllers on day-to-day APAC invoicing, client portals, and AR follow-up

Compliance, relationships and improvement

• Manage statutory reporting, audits, and local compliance filings across all APAC jurisdictions
• Manage relationships with local external accountants, auditors, and tax advisors across the region
• Directly manage and develop local accounting staff across APAC entities, including the Accounting Manager in China
• Lead the insourcing of accounting services across APAC entities, building a scalable regional structure
• Identify and drive process improvements, standardization, and system integration across entities

Reporting and collaboration

• Coordinate with group accounting in Oslo on consolidation, intercompany, and group reporting requirements
• Ensure timely and accurate trial balance submissions into the group consolidation system
• Provide proactive, transparent reporting to group management in Oslo — keeping the team informed without being prompted
• Build strong working relationships with group accounting, FP&A, and senior management across the organization

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent preferred
• 8+ years of accounting experience with multi-entity or regional scope, ideally across APAC jurisdictions
• Comfortable being hands-on and operational — this role requires direct involvement in transactions, reconciliations, and day-to-day processes, not only oversight or strategic direction
• Strong technical accounting skills; IFRS knowledge is an advantage
• Hands-on experience with accounting systems; Xero familiarity is an advantage
• Proven ability to manage statutory reporting and compliance across multiple jurisdictions including Singapore, China, Malaysia, Australia, Japan, and/or India
• Comfortable working with AI tools and technology to improve efficiency and quality
• Self-driven and able to work independently with a remote reporting line, while keeping group management actively and proactively informed
• Strong communicator — proactive, transparent, and able to present financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional Asian language skills are an advantage

• A global company well recognized within the energy space for its high levels of competence and independence
• A diverse, dynamic and international highly skilled working environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Being part of a quickly expanding global business with new development opportunities