Jobstreet Malaysia

Financial Controller

Recruiter
Jobstreet Malaysia
Location
Penang, MY
Salary
Competitive salary
Posted
31 May 2023
Closes
30 Jun 2023
Ref
5388523
Job role
Financial controller
Sector
Accounting - Public practice

The Finance Controller will be based in Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone, Penang.

1. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
  • Manage and control of the financial and administrative operations of the company/Group, to ensure timely, accurate and efficient financial systems, processes, reporting and statutory compliance.
  • Ensure quality financial, commercial, and operational input to business initiatives.
  • Be part of the key finance staff/member in the due diligence working group preparing for IPO exercise.
  • Ensure sufficient internal control & audit for business sustainability and growth.
  • Planning, Monitoring, Prepare management reporting deck and written report to highlight the financial health and profitability of the company in accord with the IPO roadmap.
  • Participate in board meeting, management meetings for review of business plans & strategies, employee share option scheme meetings and other internal meetings to keep s as required.

2. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
  • Maintain & Prepare Financial Records, Analysis, Reports and Documentation
  • Ensure compliance with all statutory, tax and shareholders' requirements for monthly, quarterly & annual financial statements, reports, records and documentation.
  • Prepare presentation & reports to Board of Directors on financial performance of the company at quarterly board meetings.
  • Be involved in the annual statutory audit exercise, tax compliance filing & submission.
  • Be involved in the internal control process and governance audit for Finance/Account division.
  • Prepare the Annual Report & the quarterly results reports and announcements to Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (Bursa) (once company obtained listing status)
  • Assist in documentation with company secretary, bankers, legal advisor and any other professional or experts as they case may be.
  • Planning, Forecasting and Information for Decision Making
  • Prepare the internal budgets and forecasts to support the key management business plan and strategies for the Group.
  • Support and provide input/analysis into decisions relating to investment proposals and projects for the Group

3. PERFORMANCE MEASURES
  • Meeting all reporting & statutory deadlines

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  • Development and streamlining of finance reporting systems and functions.
  • Maintaining timeliness, accuracy and adequacy of financial and management reporting supplied to the management, Board and other stakeholders.
  • Ensuring the completeness and accuracy of legal and statutory compliance finance matters, with no major non-compliances following internal and external audits.
  • Acting as a key team member in cross-functional teams.
  • Development of direct reports and team members.

4. KEY RELATIONSHIPS
  • Finance and administration team members of the Group
  • C-Suite and senior management team of the Group
  • Board and Executive Board Committees
  • Bursa and relevant authorities
  • Investors and shareholders
  • External advisers/professionals - company secretary, auditors, tax agents, bankers, lawyers, internal control reviewer, industry market researchers, valuers etc.

5. COMPLIANCE
  • IFRS & Malaysian accounting standards
  • Companies Act 2016
  • Income Tax Assessment Act and indirect taxes legislation
  • Goods and Services Tax Act
  • Other indirect taxation legislation
  • Internal control, policies and procedures
  • Audit committee policies and charters and delegated financial authority (once listed)
  • Bursa listing requirements & rules (once listed)
  • Capital Market Service Act 2007 (once listed)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. EXPERIENCE
  • Proven experience at a mid or senior level in a commercial environment for a minimum 8 years experience.
  • Semiconductor industry revenue recognition experience and/or service accounting experience is a plus.
  • Staff supervision and management experience.
  • Broad exposure to all levels of management reporting
  • Preparation and management of significant budgets, forecasts & projections
  • Experience in the kind of initiatives the business is contemplating for growth, such as IPO, mergers, acquisitions, fund-raising exercises.
  • Experience in preparing Annual Reports, Quarterly reports and announcements for listed companies on Bursa.

2. EDUCATION
  • Tertiary qualification in accounting or finance.
  • Member of MIA
  • Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA or CIMA

3. SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Good interpersonal and collaborative skills to work effectively with team and business partners throughout the organization.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing and leading a team.
  • Attention to detail and effective communication and presentation skills are required.
  • Ability to think critically and grasp new concepts quickly.
  • Ability to influence change.
  • Ability to take initiative and drive for success.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
  • Flexible, organized and able to work under time constraints and deadlines.
  • Extensive knowledge of excel spreadsheet, accounting software & strong computer literacy skills.
  • Development and implementation of strategy in financial related matters.
  • Ability to provide strategic and commercial input to business decisions.
  • Strong technical accounting skills, negotiating skills and other desired traits.
  • Excellent communicator & presenter, both written and verbal.