Finance Controller

Job Description : FC MALAYSIA at a leading premium FMCG manufacturing firm in Penang. About the Financial Controller Role: As a Financial Controller, you will be supporting the Singapore Liaison Office and CEO in managing the Penang site's financial matters. Key Responsibilities: · Be responsible and accountable for all matters pertaining to the effectiveness, competitiveness, profitability and operations of companies in the areas of the accounting, costing, finance, treasury, taxation, administrative, payroll and management information system functions, including all aspects of management and statutory reporting · On a regular basis, conduct useful analysis of all business operations to identify the strength and weakness of each operation and provide recommendations of improvement to ensure overall group objectives are met. This includes reviewing and assessing each of the group’s financial structure, system and procedures to ensure that the group’s financial status remain profitability and healthy · Contribute and proactively review and analyse the feasibility of expansion plans for existing and new business activities to enhance to the profitability and competitiveness of the company · Be responsible for effective management of the funds and capital for the group which involves preparation of financial forecasts · Periodically review internal controls of the group, and implement recommended audit findings; ensure compliance of the group policies, and SOP · Implement, develop and review accounting and financial procedures to ensure compliance with group policies, procedures and statutory requirements · Periodically assess the budgetary control system including highlighting any variances and make recommendations for improvements · Liaise with company secretary, lawyers, bankers, tax agents, auditors, MITI, MIDA, BNM and statutory personnel over financial issues, auditing queries, legislation matters, tax submission, all legal and secretarial matters and inquiries To succeed in the Financial Controller job, you will need to have the ability to work on your own initiative and possess a good understanding of the financial operation in the FMCG industry. Key Requirements: · Candidate must possess at least a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, ACCA, CIMA, MICPA,CPA, MIA or equivalent · Preferably with 10 - 15 years’ relevant experience in financial accounting, with hands-on experience in statutory reporting requirement, manage and drive budget, forecast and business partnering effectively with external/internal stakeholders · Strong leadership, interpersonal, good interpersonal skills with an excellent attitude · Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills, ability to handle ambiguity, effective communicator as business partner · Active and committed team player with strong leadership qualities and a track record of building and developing solid finance teams

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