Financial controller (public listed)

Job Title: Financial Controller

Position Summary:

This role is ideal for experienced finance professionals from leading public listed companies looking to step into a high-impact leadership position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual group consolidated financial statements in compliance with MFRS, Bursa MMLR, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Ensure timely closing of group and business unit financials, and review key accounting treatments.
• Manage preparation of board papers, investor materials, and financial content for annual reports.

• Lead the group-wide budgeting and forecasting process in collaboration with business units.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and conduct variance analysis with recommendations.
• Present financial performance insights to CFO, CEO, and senior management.

• Act as a trusted advisor to business heads, providing financial analysis and insights to support commercial decisions.
• Participate in investment appraisals, pricing strategies, and cost-benefit evaluations for major projects.

• Drive the implementation and enhancement of internal controls, SOPs, and financial governance across the group.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, tax agents, company secretaries, and regulatory bodies (e.g., LHDN, Bursa, MIA).

• Support the CFO in cash flow forecasting, treasury operations, and debt covenant compliance.
• Optimise working capital, monitor liquidity, and advise on fund placement strategies.

• Lead, mentor, and upskill a finance team of professionals across group and business units.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, performance excellence, and ethical conduct.

Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• Professional qualifications (ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, CIMA, or MIA membership) are mandatory.
• Minimum 10–15 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role in a public listed company.
• Strong knowledge of MFRS, Bursa listing requirements, Companies Act 2016, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experienced in financial consolidation, group reporting, and budgeting processes.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with C-level stakeholders and manage board-level reporting.
• High proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and Excel-based financial modeling.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

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Bachelor Degree

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