Job Description

About the Role

The Finance Controller leads financial control, reporting and governance across the business. The role ensures that financial information is accurate, timely and useful for decision-making, while supporting compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements and internal policies. Working with colleagues across Finance and the wider organisation, the Finance Controller strengthens financial processes, manages key reporting cycles and provides insight into financial performance and risks.

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Financial Reporting & Closing Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring accurate, timely financial records, management reporting, and statutory financial statements.

  • Regulatory Compliance & Governance Oversee regulatory reporting, maintain strong financial controls, accounting policies, audit trails, and ensure compliance with Malaysian regulatory and accounting requirements.

  • Financial Control & Audit Management Manage the general ledger, reconciliations, key accounting judgments, and coordinate internal and external audits while driving timely resolution of audit findings.

  • Business Partnering & Financial Analysis Collaborate with actuarial, risk, compliance, tax, and business teams to provide financial insights, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and support regulatory and accounting changes.

  • Leadership & Continuous Improvement Lead and develop the finance team while driving process improvements, automation, data quality enhancements, and fostering a culture of accountability, governance, and ethical conduct.

 

 

 


Job Requirements

 

  • Qualified Finance Professional
    Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance with a recognized professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, or CIMA.

  • Strong Financial Reporting & Controllership Experience
    Proven experience in financial reporting, controllership, audit, and financial close processes, ideally within insurance, financial services, or other regulated industries.

  • Technical Accounting & Regulatory Expertise
    Solid knowledge of financial reporting standards, statutory reporting, Malaysian regulatory requirements, and familiarity with MFRS 17 or insurance accounting standards.

  • Leadership & Stakeholder Management
    Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams while effectively working with stakeholders across different functions and seniority levels.

  • Analytical, Systems-Savvy & Governance-Oriented
    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools, with a high commitment to governance, internal controls, accuracy, and continuous improvement.