IT Financial Analyst Controller
Job Summary
We are looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented IT Controller to join our Global IT Controlling team. This role focuses on strengthening financial transparency, driving data-driven insights, and ensuring robust internal control compliance. You will work closely with stakeholders to enhance controlling quality, optimize financial processes, and support informed decision-making across Global IT.
Responsibilities
- Execute IT controlling, forecasting, and budgeting
- Perform financial variance analysis and reporting
- Lead process improvement and automation
- Ensure statutory and tax compliance
Required Skills
- Degree in Accounting/Finance
- ACCA qualification preferred
- SAP and Power BI proficiency
- Financial reporting and analysis expertise
Job Details
Responsibilities:
Financial Controlling & Advanced Analytics:
- Own and execute end-to-end IT controlling activities including rolling forecasts, budgeting, invoice controls, cost recognition, cross-charging, and month-end closing.
- Perform deep-dive financial and variance analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
- Develop management reporting, dashboards, and analytical models.
- Liaise with SSC, bankers, tax agents, auditors, company secretary, and other external stakeholders on matters pertaining to finance and statutory compliance.
Process Improvement & Operational Excellence:
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives across IT controlling and finance.
- Identify inefficiencies, control gaps, and automation opportunities.
- Standardise and document controlling processes in line with internal controls.
Statutory, Compliance, & Governance:
- Ensure compliance with local statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements, and the Internal Control System (ICS).
- Liase with auditors, tax agents, company secretary, bankers, and authorities.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management, or a related field (CGPA 3.0 and above / Second Class Upper).
- Completed ACCA (or currently pursuing final stages) is highly preferred.
- Proven experience in finance, controlling, or FP&A, with exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, variance analysis, and cost control methodologies.
- Familiarity with SAP systems and data visualization/dashboard tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel advanced functions).
- Good understanding of statutory compliance, taxation, and regulatory requirements in Malaysia.
- Experience liaising with external stakeholders such as auditors, tax agents, bankers, and regulatory authorities is an advantage.