Assistant manager, financial controlling (melaka)

Department: Finance

About the Role

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical competence, business acumen, and leadership potential.

As part of this career development path, the candidate will gain multi-dimensional exposure across finance functions and will have opportunities to rotate into various areas including legal, operations, and commercial finance.

• Trade Affairs Compliance: Oversee local trade compliance in accordance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Financial & Management Accounting: Handle full spectrum of accounting functions, including accurate preparation of financial statements and government reporting.
• Reporting & Controls: Ensure timely Group and Statutory reporting while maintaining robust internal financial controls.
• Tax & Managerial Reporting: Support tax computation, reporting, and analysis to ensure full compliance and optimization opportunities.
• Internal Controls: Assist in ensuring compliance with internal control frameworks, policies, and audit requirements.
• Business Partnering: Work closely with the site and regional teams to support financial planning, analysis, business case evaluations, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Functional Rotation Opportunities: Participate in short-term assignments across Finance, Legal, Operations, Commercial Controlling, and Pricing to gain holistic business exposure.
• Finance Projects: Contribute to and lead finance-related projects and process improvements with measurable business impact.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; professional qualifications (CPA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in financial controlling, audit, or FP&A (preferably in MNCs or audit firms such as Big 4).
• Excellent command of accounting principles, local regulatory standards, and international reporting standards.
• High learning agility and a strong desire to grow into a leadership role within the next few years.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work across functional teams.
• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complexity.

• A clearly defined development path with mentorship, training, and leadership exposure.
• Cross-functional project and rotation opportunities across Finance and other core business areas.
• A high-performing and inclusive team culture with strong global support.
• Competitive salary package and performance incentives.
• Long-term career growth potential within a global MNC environment.

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Bachelor Degree

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