Financial Controller

An exciting Financial Controller job has just become available at one of the PLC companies based in Petaling Jaya.

A leading organisation in Selangor is seeking a Financial Controller to join their team and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of the business. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to bring your expertise in finance, accounting, and strategic planning to a highly respected company that values ethical practices, high performance, and positive morale. You will be at the heart of decision-making, working closely with senior management and stakeholders to drive growth, ensure compliance, and foster a culture of integrity. The organisation offers flexible working opportunities, generous pension contributions, and ongoing training to support your professional development. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact through collaborative leadership and innovative financial strategies, this role provides the platform for you to thrive.

• You will have the chance to lead finance initiatives that directly influence business growth, cost optimisation, and shareholder value across the group.
• The organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where your interpersonal skills and supportive leadership style will be celebrated and nurtured.
• Enjoy access to flexible working arrangements, generous pension contributions, and continuous training opportunities designed to help you grow within your career.

What you'll do:

As Financial Controller based in Selangor, you will be entrusted with overseeing all aspects of finance administration from strategic forecasting to daily cash management. Your role will involve collaborating closely with senior leaders across departments—Sales & Marketing as well as Factory Operations—to ensure seamless integration of financial strategies into broader business goals. You will champion cost optimisation initiatives while maintaining rigorous compliance standards in reporting, auditing, taxation, procurement processes, legal matters, budgeting activities, stakeholder relations management, corporate governance practices, risk assessment procedures—and more. Success in this position requires not only technical proficiency but also a nurturing approach towards team development; you will coach direct reports such as Senior Manager – Finance, Purchasing Officer, Management Accountant—ensuring they are empowered through training opportunities. By fostering an inclusive culture rooted in ethical conduct and high performance expectations you will help drive sustainable growth for the organisation.

• Forecast and strategise future business growth by exploring new ventures, innovative ways of working, and potential partnerships through comprehensive financial evaluations and planning.
• Formulate solutions for arising issues within finance operations to ensure positive outcomes that align with organisational objectives.
• Manage strategic finance activities including market opportunities, acquisitions, new markets exploration, sourcing, and partnership development to enhance shareholder wealth and maximise synergies.
• Drive implementation of policies related to internal controls, financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and management systems ensuring full compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Oversee cash management functions such as cash concentration, cash flow analysis, and account funding to guarantee adequate liquidity for operational needs.
• Lead procurement activities by ensuring cost optimisation is achieved while maintaining accuracy in item selection and timely delivery of goods or services.
• Direct legal functions within the organisation to ensure all relevant legislations are adhered to effectively.
• Develop, monitor, and control financial budgets and costs for efficient utilisation of approved resources across departments.
• Oversee consolidated financial statements preparation as well as accounting operations and regulatory announcements ensuring adherence to deadlines set by authorities.
• Evaluate both financial and non-financial reports regularly to devise improvement solutions while assessing management operations and risk analysis for Board reporting.
• Initiate cost optimisation activities across manpower, systems/equipment/processes, and budget with the aim of achieving prudent resource utilisation during operations.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with major stakeholders including shareholders, clients, customers, external organisations, government agencies, industry associations, and corporations locally and regionally.
• Foster a culture that promotes ethical practices and encourages individual integrity in line with group code of conduct policies.
• Ensure company conduct aligns with principles of corporate governance as well as internal audit policies and relevant legislation.
• Create an environment that promotes high performance productivity alongside positive morale throughout all levels of the organisation.
• Coach and guide teams so that company strategies, corporate policies, and Board decisions are implemented efficiently.
• Oversee enterprise risk management by implementing policies designed to minimise or manage operational risks.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for Financial Controller brings extensive experience from both public accounting firms (preferably Big Four) or multinational corporations alongside proven success in senior management roles. Your academic credentials include a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance complemented by professional qualifications recognised by MIA; those holding a Master’s Degree will find additional opportunities for advancement. You demonstrate visionary thinking when it comes to forecasting business growth—always seeking collaborative solutions through partnership development or market expansion. Your interpersonal skills shine when managing teams: coaching them towards excellence while nurturing their professional development via training opportunities. You understand how critical it is to maintain ethical standards within corporate governance frameworks; your empathy ensures alignment between company conduct principles internal audit policies relevant legislation. With deep knowledge of risk assessment methodologies combined with practical experience implementing cost optimisation strategies—you are well-equipped not only technically but also emotionally/intellectually—to support sustainable organisational success.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent) is required for this position along with a professional accounting qualification such as MICPA/ACCA/ICAEW plus membership with MIA (Malaysian Institute of Accountants).
• A Master’s Degree is considered an added advantage for candidates seeking further career progression within the organisation.
• You should possess at least 15 years of relevant experience preferably including tenure at a public accounting firm (Big Four) or multinational corporation (MNC).
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior management position is essential demonstrating your ability to deliver outstanding results through collaborative leadership.
• Proven track record in successfully guiding management teams towards achieving exceptional outcomes is highly valued by the organisation.
• Demonstrated experience in change management processes will be beneficial especially when driving transformation initiatives within finance operations.
• Sound understanding of business markets coupled with customer-centric approaches is crucial for devising effective financial strategies.
• Visionary thinking combined with strategic planning capabilities enables you to forecast future business growth accurately while identifying new ventures or partnerships.
• Excellent communication skills are necessary for building strong relationships with stakeholders both internally (Board members) externally (government agencies/industry associations).
• Critical thinking abilities paired with innovative problem-solving skills allow you to resolve complex issues efficiently ensuring positive impacts on organisational objectives.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to ethical practices corporate governance high performance productivity positive morale across all levels. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities generous pension contributions ongoing training programmes designed specifically for personal/professional growth. The company fosters an inclusive environment where collaboration partnership networking stakeholder engagement are actively encouraged—ensuring every team member feels supported valued regardless of their background or experience level. Leadership here is supportive empathetic focused on nurturing talent rather than simply driving results; you’ll find yourself part of a community dedicated not just achieving business goals but also sharing knowledge celebrating successes together. With access cutting-edge resources robust systems transparent communication channels—you can expect your contributions recognised rewarded throughout your journey within this esteemed organisation.

What's next:

If you’re ready to make a lasting impact through collaborative leadership innovative financial strategies apply now!

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