Financial Controller (MY)
This is a senior Financial Controller role with country-wide responsibility for end-to-end finance operations across a complex, multi-entity environment.
The role ensures that financial processes are standardised, efficient, and fully compliant with Group policies, governance frameworks, and statutory requirements.
What you'll do:
- Lead and manage the Finance team to deliver high-quality, consistent, and timely financial services to all operating units and central functions
- Establish and enforce clear finance SOPs, policies, service levels, turnaround times, and KPIs
- Act as the key liaison between central finance and business-unit finance teams to align expectations, resolve issues efficiently, and maintain open communication
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Oversee day-to-day financial operations across multiple entities, including AP, AR, GL, taxation, financial analysis, and treasury
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Ensure accurate and timely processing of transactions, month-end closings, and intercompany reconciliations in compliance with Group policies and statutory standards.
- Ensure compliance with local regulatory, tax, and statutory requirements.
- Coordinate annual external audits, liaise with auditors and tax advisors, and ensure timely submission of statutory filings.
- Lead financial analysis and provide insights on performance trends, variances, cost efficiency, and profitability to support management decisions.
What you bring:
To excel as Financial Controller, you will bring substantial experience managing comprehensive finance operations within multifaceted organisations. Your background should include hands-on involvement in all core areas of finance—from transactional processing through audit preparation—paired with deep familiarity with local regulatory frameworks.
- Proven track record in managing end-to-end finance operations including AP/AR/GL management, taxation matters (including transfer pricing), financial analysis, treasury functions, audit coordination, and consolidated reporting.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to problem-solving; able to build consensus among diverse stakeholders across central offices and campuses.
- Experience developing clear SOPs/policies for finance processes along with performance metrics (KPIs) that drive accountability within teams.
- Familiarity with process optimisation techniques such as automation initiatives aimed at reducing manual workload; comfortable collaborating on system upgrades/integrations
What sets this company apart:
The company fosters an inclusive workplace culture that values collaboration over hierarchy; here your ideas are welcomed regardless of title or tenure. Professional development is actively encouraged through access to training opportunities designed around your career aspirations.
What's next:
If you are ready to advance in your career journey—this is your moment!
Apply today by clicking on the link provided.
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
About the job
Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Accountancy & Finance
Focus: Financial Controller
Industry: Accountancy
Salary: MYR240,000 - MYR300,000 per annum
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Senior Management
Location: Kuala Lumpur
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: QWJLO4-494F637D
Date posted: 1 April 2026
Consultant: YiChin Loke
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