Accounting Controls Manager

Key Responsibilities: Financial Accounting & Reporting: - Oversee all plant-level accounting activities, including general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting. - Ensure compliance with Malaysian GAAP and US GAAP reporting standards. - Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. - Prepare and review statutory financial statements and local filings. - Coordinate with regional and corporate finance teams on consolidation and reporting requirements. Internal Controls & Compliance: - Establish and maintain a strong internal control framework, including compliance with SOX or equivalent corporate control standards. - Lead risk assessments and ensure proper documentation of financial processes and controls. - Coordinate internal and external financial and operational audits. - Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen control effectiveness and operational efficiency. Tax Management: - Manage all corporate tax, consumption tax (VAT equivalent), and local tax compliance in Malaysia. - Oversee tax filings, tax provisioning, and tax accounting. - Monitor changes in Malaysian tax regulations and ensure compliance. - Support tax planning initiatives & incentives in coordination with the Corporate tax team. Team Leadership: - Lead and develop the plant accounting and finance operations team. - Build strong capabilities in financial controls, reporting, and compliance. - Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement. Business Partnership: - Partner with plant leadership, operations, supply chain, and procurement to support financial decision-making. - Support capital investment decisions using the right analytics. - Work with Supply Chain to manage & optimize inventory, obsolescence and turns. - Support plant initiatives such as automation, efficiency improvements, and financial systems upgrades. Requirements: Education: - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. - CPA, Chartered Accountant, or equivalent certification preferred. Experience: - 10+ years of progressive accounting experience. - Experience in manufacturing environments. - Experience in Multinational companies. - Experience managing accounting operations for large-scale facilities. - Strong experience with internal controls, audit coordination, and tax compliance. Skills & Competencies: - Deep knowledge of US GAAP & Malaysian accounting standards and tax regulations. - Experience with SAP. - Strong understanding of SOX/ internal control frameworks. - Excellent analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills. - Strong communication skills and ability to work across global teams.