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Financial Controller (Malacca)

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An exciting Financial Controller job has become available at an MNC manufacturing company based in Malacca.

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Controller to join their team in Malacca. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage all accounting operations within the finance department, ensuring quality control over financial transactions and reporting. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing financial planning and analysis, coordinating budget preparation, and reporting variances. This role requires strong analytical abilities, excellent data analysis skills, and a commitment to continuous learning and development.

  • Manage all accounting operations
  • Oversee financial planning and analysis
  • Ensure compliance with statutory law and financial regulations

What you'll do:

As a Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in managing all aspects of accounting operations within the finance department. Your responsibilities will include preparing accurate monthly financial statements, overseeing financial planning, coordinating budget preparation, and reporting variances. You will ensure quality control over financial transactions, develop business processes to strengthen internal controls, manage cash flow effectively, improve efficiencies, reduce costs across the business, and ensure compliance with statutory laws and regulations.

  • Manage all accounting operations in the finance department
  • Prepare and publish timely and accurate monthly financial statements
  • Coordinate and direct the preparation of budget and financial forecasts, reporting variances
  • Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
  • Develop business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
  • Manage cash flow effectively
  • Improve efficiencies and reduce costs across the business
  • Ensure compliance with statutory law and financial regulations

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Financial Controller position will bring a wealth of accounting knowledge backed by a degree in Accountancy or an equivalent professional qualification such as CPA or CA. With at least 10 years of relevant experience in the manufacturing sector, including 5 years at a managerial level, you are well-versed in all aspects of finance management. Your strong analytical abilities coupled with excellent data analysis skills make you adept at making informed decisions. Your leadership qualities enable you to guide your team effectively while your proficiency in MS Excel and other financial software aids in efficient task completion. Your soft skills like attention to detail, strong organisation, problem-solving abilities, and time management skills further enhance your suitability for this role.

  • Degree in Accountancy or equivalent professional qualification such as CPA or CA.
  • At least 10 years relevant accounting and finance working experience in manufacturing with at least 5 years at managerial level
  • Excellent accounting knowledge
  • Strong analytical abilities and excellent data analysis skills
  • Good leadership and communication capabilities
  • Proficiency in MS Excel and other financial software
  • Soft skills such as attention to detail, strong organisation, problem solving and time management skills

What sets this company apart:

Our client is renowned for its commitment to employee growth and development. They believe in fostering an environment that encourages learning, collaboration, and innovation. They offer a supportive work environment where your skills will be valued and your efforts recognised. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that values its employees and offers opportunities for professional growth.

What's next:

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided. We look forward to receiving your application!

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

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Financial Controller

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: MYR15,000 - MYR25,000 per month

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: Malacca

Job Reference: Q8KJ1G-1EEED1C6

Date posted: 17 January 2025

Consultant: CheoWell Ng

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