PR/161270 | FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - with an established MNC manufacturing company in Johor

Company Overview 

Our client is an established MNC in manufacturing. They are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the finance, accounting, compliance, and administrative functions of a growing multinational manufacturing operation. This strategic leadership position is responsible for ensuring financial integrity, statutory compliance, accurate reporting, and effective financial controls while supporting business growth and operational excellence.

The successful candidate will possess strong manufacturing finance expertise, particularly in standard costing, ERP systems, and multinational accounting environments, with the ability to work across multiple accounting frameworks and currencies.

Key Responsibilities 

• Financial Governance, Compliance & Controls:

•  Develop, implement, and continuously improve finance and accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Ensure compliance with Malaysian statutory requirements, tax regulations, and applicable accounting standards including Malaysia, International, and US GAAP.

• Oversee accounting operations involving both MYR and USD transactions.

• Serve as the key finance liaison with regional and corporate stakeholders on financial, legal, tax, and administrative matters.

• Manage credit control processes, customer risk assessments, and debt collection activities in line with corporate policies.

• Financial Reporting, Budgeting & Analysis:

• Prepare and deliver timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning activities.

• Provide insightful financial analysis, variance reporting, and business performance reviews to management.

• Monitor key financial and operational performance indicators and recommend improvement initiatives.

• Oversee cash flow planning, treasury activities, and working capital management.

• Manufacturing Costing & Inventory Management:

• Lead standard costing processes and ensure accurate inventory valuation.

• Partner with manufacturing teams to drive cost control initiatives and improve operational efficiency.

• Analyze manufacturing variances and identify opportunities for cost optimization.

• Maintain accurate fixed asset records, inventory registers, and capital expenditure tracking.

• Support inventory management and cycle count processes to ensure financial accuracy.

• Audit, Risk & Strategic Support:

• Coordinate and manage internal and external audit activities.

• Ensure timely resolution of audit findings and implementation of corrective actions.

• Assess financial and operational risks and recommend appropriate controls.

• Support strategic business initiatives, projects, and ad hoc assignments as required by senior management.

• Provide financial guidance to support business growth and decision-making.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

•  Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, MIA, or equivalent is highly preferred.

•  Minimum 10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with significant experience in leadership or managerial roles.

•  Proven experience within a multinational manufacturing environment.

•  Strong background in standard costing, manufacturing finance, and inventory accounting.

•  Experience managing financial reporting under multiple accounting frameworks.

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