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Financial Controller

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An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Finance Controller to join a highly respected organisation. This pivotal role is designed for someone who thrives on providing strategic financial insight, supporting executive decision-making, and driving operational excellence across the group.

As a trusted advisor to the CFO, you will play an instrumental part in shaping financial strategy, ensuring robust compliance, and leading transformation initiatives that underpin business growth. The organisation offers a collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued, and your contributions will directly impact both day-to-day operations and long-term success.

What you'll do:

As Finance Controller, you will be at the heart of the organisation’s financial operations—advising the CFO on strategic matters while ensuring seamless execution of core finance functions.

  • Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO by delivering deep financial insight and leadership across all aspects of operations, reporting, compliance, and transformation
  • Ensure alignment of financial operations with corporate strategy to enable business growth, operational efficiency, and stakeholder confidence
  • Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in full compliance with IFRS standards and internal policies
  • Direct complex consolidation activities for multi-entity groups operating across multiple jurisdictions to ensure accuracy and transparency
  • Lead end-to-end audit processes including coordination with external auditors, standardisation of accounting treatments, and resolution of audit findings
  • Provide leadership in direct and indirect tax compliance by maintaining effective transfer pricing strategies and identifying planning opportunities
  • Serve as Finance Lead for digital transformation projects such as ERP or EPM implementations while ensuring data governance and system integrity
  • Drive budgeting cycles, performance management processes, M&A due diligence efforts, post-deal integration activities, and scenario modelling for Board-level decisions

What you bring:

To excel as Finance Controller in this environment you will bring significant experience from senior finance positions where you have acted as a trusted partner to executive leadership.

  • Proven track record in preparing consolidated financial statements under IFRS for a group of companies
  • Demonstrated ability to lead end-to-end audit processes including coordination with external auditors and standardisation of accounting practices
  • Involvement in M&A transactions covering due diligence activities through post-deal integration into group structures/systems
  • Excellent communication skills with an ability to present complex information clearly to both technical/non-technical stakeholders.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member’s contribution is recognised. The company values open communication—creating an environment where ideas are shared freely between departments—and places great emphasis on ethical conduct at all levels.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career forward in a role where your expertise truly matters we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity further.

Apply today by clicking on the link below – your next rewarding challenge awaits!

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: Accountancy

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: Petaling Jaya

Job Reference: FTIGZ7-347E139C

Date posted: 16 June 2025

Consultant: YiChin Loke