FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
About the role
As the Financial Controller, you will oversee the company’s finance and accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective internal controls, and compliance with statutory requirements. The role includes managing budgeting, cash flow, taxation, and audit processes while providing financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making and business growth. You will work closely with auditors, bankers, and external stakeholders, while also leading, mentoring, and developing the finance team to maintain strong performance and operational excellence. This is a full-time role based in Johor Bahru, offering the opportunity to play a pivotal part in the strategic growth and success of the organization.
What you’ll be doing
- Oversee all finance and accounting functions, including controlling treasury, accounting, cash flow, budgeting, tax and audit processes.
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
- Ensure full compliance with tax regulations, statutory requirements, audit processes and regulatory submissions.
- Manage audit and tax matters, providing advice or proposing correct treatments to management and accounting teams.
- Monitor financial performance through analysis of results, initiating corrective actions, minimizing variances and driving continuous improvements.
- Perform risk management by analyzing company liabilities, investments, capital structure and fundraising initiatives, including debt financing with financial institutions.
- Oversee investment funds and collaborate with investment bankers to raise capital for expansion.
- Formulate short and long -term financial goals, including financial planning, forecasting and financial modelling: assess project viability, mergers, acquisitions, and due diligence.
- Liaise with auditors, tax agents, lawyers, bankers and other consultant.
- Build and maintain synergistic relationships with banks, government bodies, vendors, and other relevant parties.
- Attend to government agencies on certification, incentives, grants, and specific projects.
- Supervise, mentor and guide the finance team to achieve departmental goals and maintain high standards of performance and accuracy.
What we’re looking for
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance
- Membership in professional accounting bodies such as MIA, ACCA, CPA,CIMA
- Minimum 10 years and above of experience in in Accounting or Finance with prior exposure at Financial Controller or Senior Finance management level.
- Preferably from Palm Oil or Transportation Industries
- Proven experience in corporate reporting, financial management, cash management, budgeting, taxation and audit.
- Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Willing to travel occasionally to support subsidiary operations
- Multilingual proficiency, good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia to facilitate effective communication across diverse stakeholders.
What we offer
At PH Uni Palm Sdn Bhd, we are committed to providing our employees with a supportive work environment. We offer competitive remuneration, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development to help you thrive in your career. Our company culture encourages collaboration, innovation, and a healthy work-life balance.
About us
PH Uni Palm Sdn. Bhd. is a Malaysian palm oil milling company operating under the Palm Oil Division of PH World. Our company specializes in processing fresh fruit bunches (FFB) into various palm oil products. We have grown to become a respected player in the industry, with a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility. Join us and be a part of our continued success story.
Apply now to become our next Financial Controller and contribute to the growth and success of PH Uni Palm Sdn Bhd.
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