An exciting Financial Controller job has just become available at one of the world’s leading analytical instrumentation companies based in Penang.

About the Financial Controller Role:
Reporting to the EVP Group Finance, the Financial Controller is responsible for all managerial accounting related functions for the company production site, including cost accounting, P&L management, spending control, internal control, and Corporate reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare annual budgets and monthly forecasts consistent with the detailed financial reporting methodology for the Penang factory
• Provide monthly detailed cost accounting information, accurate product cost in the ERP system
• Provide transparency in working capital management and control
• Meet all monthly financial close deadlines and submitting accurate results to company financial management
• Maintain accurate books of record, compliant with Malaysian, US GAAP and the relevant accounting policies of company’s corporation
• Provide monthly updates of the spending forecast. Reviews variances with business unit management
• Manage the quarterly revenue forecast, partnering with operations and order administration for all engaged business units in the fab
• Partner with the business units and management to provide business insights into improving profitability and cash flow
• Provide required analytical financial data for company quarterly business reviews
• Support operations with reporting on cost reduction initiatives
• Develop inventory analysis data, supporting operations in optimising inventory investments
• Provide timely response for ad hoc financial analyses as required, including gross margin analysis of pricing, product cost and mix
• Drive process improvement opportunities where required
• Support SOX compliance with procedure documentation and testing
• Align with regional finance on all closing activities and follows the relevant policies issued by the company
• Support internal audit and year-end external audit with prompt, accurate data
• Prepare and submit regulatory MIDA reports for governmental reviews and ensure compliance to MIDA tax incentive and training grants

To succeed in this role, candidate is required to have experience in costing as well as proficient in SAP and able to solve urgent matters as well as work under tight deadlines.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Minimum of 10 years of experience. The experience must include at least five years of related management experience as a controller in a manufacturing environment
• A professional certification as a CPA or CMA or equivalent is preferred
• Strong experience in cost accounting is required
• Understanding of the requirement (i.e., Sarbanes Oxley) and importance of strong of internal controls
• Solid analytical and cost accounting skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong organisational, problem solving, and time management skills
• Solid PC skills using, but not limited to, Microsoft Suite products
• Solid SAP experience modules FI/CO is required, insights into MM module is a plus

This company is much more than a manufacturing and production plant and is anything but traditional. They have the people and ethos to act with speed, innovation, enterprise and creativity. The scope of the offer, the size of the business, the freedom and autonomy to drive your career forward all adds up to a great place to work.

If you are driven, determined and want to take the next step in your career, this Financial Controller role is right for you. You will be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation and a progressive mindset.

Apply today or email me at jack.moh@robertwalters.com.my to discuss this new opportunity.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C