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Regional Financial Controller

Employer
EPS
Location
Kuala Lumpur, MY
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
Dec 2, 2020

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Job Role
Controller
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Responsibilities:

Major Functions: The Regional Financial Controller will oversee the full spectrum of financial and management accounting, including regulatory reporting, corporate secretarial and legal matters for the company.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Finance

1. Financial Accounting & Reporting:

Hands-on operational accounts of Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong entities which includes invoicing, payment processing and preparing of month-end and annual closing;

• Oversee payroll processing and reconsolidation including employment tax matters;

• Oversee the daily operations and reporting activities of other regional entities e.g. Thailand

• Set up new entities

• Manage the cash flows and cashflow projections for all regional entities;

• Prepares and present monthly management reports to Management / Directors and highlight key areas that require attention;

• Responsible for the annual budgeting cycle. Monitor and work with internal stakeholders to ensure budgeted income and cost are delivered;

• Ensures accounting records are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, local laws and regulations and company policies ;

2. Compliance

Develop and implement standard operating procedures and ensure strong internal controls within the organisation;

• Oversee and manage the tax matters including transfer pricing and withholding tax issues of all regional entities and ensure tax compliance with the applicable local regulatory laws and rules for tax reporting.

• Liaise with external auditors in annual financial audit and statutory reporting for the Group

• Liaise with external legal counsels to ensure the organisation's risks are adequately managed.

• Liaise with external company secretary for all the business registration/ statutory related matters.

3. Process Improvements and Business Support

• Continually reviews business processes and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency;

• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholder to provide insights on the financial impact of long-range planning, introduction of new products/programs/strategies and funding requirements

• Performs other appropriate duties upon request by the Director.

Requirements:
  • Diploma / University degree in accounting or professional accounting certificate equivalent. Suitable candidates with a university degree in finance with relevant experience will also be considered.
  • At least 5 years of financial experience in similar roles within an international organization, multinational company. Experience in a start-up is an advantage.
  • Have experience in transactional, reporting and implementing business processes. Audit experience is an advantage.
  • Proven experience as a finance controller (or similar position) and managing regional teams
  • Strong financial management/accounting skills are essential.
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to set priorities, complete work with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.
  • Proactive and collaborative working style. Has an open mind for new ideas and initiatives
  • Good knowledge of GAAP, IAS, SAS and IFRS
  • Experience in Xero and project accounting preferred
  • Self-starter with strong organizational skills. Willingness to be hands on.
  • Excellent communication skills, with fluency (spoken and written) in English.

  • Working Relationships:

    Internal - Works closely with the Director and Senior Managers

    External - With outsourced corporate services company, partners, auditors.

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