Accounting & Controls Manager
Job description:
Financial Accounting & Reporting
Oversee all plant-level accounting activities, including general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting.
- Ensure compliance with Malaysian GAAP and US GAAP reporting standards
- Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Prepare and review statutory financial statements and local filings.
- Coordinate with regional and corporate finance teams on consolidation and reporting requirements.
Internal Controls & Compliance
- Establish and maintain a strong internal control framework, including compliance with SOX or equivalent corporate control standards.
- Lead risk assessments and ensure proper documentation of financial processes and controls.
- Coordinate internal and external financial and operational audits.
- Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen control effectiveness and operational efficiency.
Tax Management
- Manage all corporate tax, consumption tax (VAT equivalent), and local tax compliance in Malaysia, in close partnership with Corporate Tax
- Oversee tax filings, tax provisioning, and tax accounting.
- Monitor changes in Malaysian tax regulations and ensure compliance.
- Support tax planning initiatives & incentives in coordination with the Corporate tax team.
Team Leadership
- Lead and develop the plant accounting and finance operations team.
- Build strong capabilities in financial controls, reporting, and compliance.
- Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Business Partnership
- Partner with plant leadership, operations, supply chain, and procurement to support financial decision-making.
- Support capital investment decisions using the right analytics.
- Work with Supply Chain to manage & optimize inventory, obsolescence and turns.
- Support plant initiatives such as automation, efficiency improvements, and financial systems upgrades.
Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA, Chartered Accountant, or equivalent certification preferred
Experience
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Experience in manufacturing environments
- Experience in Multinational companies
- Experience managing accounting operations for large-scale facilities
- Strong experience with internal controls, audit coordination, and tax compliance
Skills & Competencies
- Deep knowledge of US GAAP & Malaysian accounting standards and tax regulations
- Experience with SAP
- Strong understanding of SOX/ internal control frameworks
- Excellent analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills and ability to work across global teams
Key Success Factors
- Strong control mindset and commitment to financial integrity
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Proven capability to build and lead high-performing finance teams
- Strong collaboration with operations and corporate finance leadership
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
- Exposure to MNC Financial StandardsOpportunity to work with US GAAP, Malaysian GAAP, and SOX/internal control frameworks in a multinational environment.
- Strategic Finance Leadership RoleInvolvement goes beyond accounting into business partnership, supporting plant operations, capital investments, and strategic decision-making.
- End-to-End Finance OwnershipFull responsibility over plant-level accounting, reporting, tax compliance, audit coordination, and financial close processes.
- Strong Career Development in Manufacturing FinanceHands-on experience in a large-scale manufacturing setup, including inventory, cost control, and operational finance optimization.
- Leadership & Team Building Opportunity
Chance to lead and develop a finance team while driving process improvements, compliance strength, and operational efficiency.
Salary Type : Monthly
Salary Min : RM 15000
Salary Max : RM 17890
Currency Type : MYR
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