South Asia Financial Controller
- Location
- Malaysia
- Salary
- Competetive
- Posted
- 05 Aug 2019
- Closes
- 05 Sep 2019
- Job role
- Financial controller
- Sector
- Retail and FMCG
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
Purpose of Role:
- The job holder will be the Financial Controller for South Asia, ensuring effective communication with the Group and Local stakeholders, and the translation and delivery of Group policies and procedures into their market
- The job holder will lead the relevant finance teams to provide decision support to the local management teams as well as the Asia FD to support in their business partnering role with the business
- The job is responsible for overseeing offshore accounting services, as required, to ensure the integrity of the financial statements, controls and operations
- The job holder will also be accountable for the local financial, management and operational finance activities through their team, and will manage this team to deliver excellent customer service for Finance and the business
- The job holder will report directly into the Asia FD but will have strong interactions with Group Finance and Senior Leadership within the business
Responsibilities
- Lead Finance business partnering for Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand in providing insights and driving key business decisions
- Lead the Finance team to manage all accounting operations including Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition
- Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
- Prepares and interprets timely, all daily, weekly, monthly and periodical financial statements and other reports as required.
- Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
- Support month-end and year-end close process
- Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
- Manage and comply with local and regional government reporting requirements and tax filings
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
- Additional controller duties as necessary
Requirements
- Proven working experience as a Financial controller is preferred
- Experience working in a matrixed organisation would be advantageous
- Advanced degree in Accounting (CPA or CMA preferred)
- Strong influencing, leadership skills, inter-personal and communication skills
- Excellent analytical skills with strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial operating systems and procedures
- Meticulous attention to detail
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