Financial Controller
Location: Malaysia
Job Summary The Financial Controller is responsible for the full range of finance activities in Malaysia and Brunei. This includes financial, management, and statutory reporting, maintaining internal controls, communicating group policies, managing process and system improvement projects, handling cash management, and overseeing commercial and taxation matters. This role is also responsible for all financial submissions to the Group.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Financial Reporting & Strategy
Oversee financial and management reporting for Malaysia and Brunei, with the capacity to scale up as the business expands.
Provide project finance advice for new business ventures and ensure their seamless integration into the existing finance operations.
Provide timely and accurate management information to the Country Director.
Lead the country-level budget process from creation and review through to shareholder approval.
2. Team Leadership & Development
Lead, develop, and train the Malaysia/Brunei finance team to meet goals and business targets.
Be responsible for the hiring and development of direct reports and the overall finance team.
Partner with HR to ensure robust performance management, talent development, and succession planning.
3. Operational Management
Provide support to the Mill Management team on commercial matters, including legal, acquisitions, financial analysis, and pricing decisions.
Maintain the integrity and efficiency of the accounting systems (Infor M3, Sun System), including general ledger, invoicing, cash collection, and accounts payable.
Automate processes for maximum efficiency.
Be responsible for compliance with all accounting policies and procedures.
4. Cash, Tax, and Risk Management
Manage cash for all entities, including efficient collection and payment processes.
Ensure foreign exchange risks and bank credit lines meet operational needs.
Review debtor collections to achieve budgeted day sales outstanding.
Liaise with tax authorities for reporting and compliance.
Regularly review the adequacy of insurance coverage for company assets and commercial risks.
5. Compliance & Controls
Act as the gatekeeper and initial reviewer for all Capital Expenditure requests in Malaysia and Brunei.
Ensure internal management reporting is delivered to the leadership team monthly.
Implement corrective procedures for any internal control weaknesses identified by auditors.
Oversee the internal control environment, including reporting, testing, and tracking of all company assets.
6. Forecasting & Analysis
Prepare monthly and full-year forecasts in a timely and accurate manner.
Assist the Country Director and General Manager with interpreting results and advising on profit improvement, finance/legal matters, and M&A activities.
Provide effective advice on financial and legal matters pertaining to joint ventures or strategic alliances.
7. General Business Support
Possess a strong understanding of the business, products, and customers to support the Country Director and General Managers in all areas of company development.
Adhere to all policies and reporting requirements requested by the Group.
