Head of Finance and Central Controlling - Penang, Malaysia - GatedTalent - Connecting Top Executive Search Firms And Executives

Description

• Being responsible for the direction, control and coordination company's activities in the area of Finance and Central Controlling. Developing and implementing plans, policies and procedures for providing the financial resources to conduct and enhance the company's business.
• Leading, directing, and developing the heads of Financial Accounting & Reporting and Central Controlling in the company.
• In addition the incumbent is responsible for Finance: Being responsible for the definition of the company's financial policy and its alignment with the Group's current and long-term business objectives.
• Managing the company's cash flows and liquidity.
• Developing and monitoring capital expenditure budgeting for OEM marketing & sales and central division excl. Facility Management, Production Controlling and Regional Office.
• Performing commercial checks on investment requests and monitoring capital investments of OEM marketing & sales and central division excl. Facility Management, Production Controlling and Regional Office. Coordinate SAP FI Business Processes within AP.
• Accounting / Controlling : Being responsible for the evaluation and controlling of the company's financial situation.
• Expense Controlling of OEM marketing & sales and central division excl. Facility Management, Production Controlling and Regional Office.
• Overseeing the company's closing processes and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of reports in his her area of responsibility (FI). Reviewing and evaluating the performance of the company.
• Keeping the company's financial records in accordance to external reporting standards (IFRS / MFRS) and in auditable condition. For Treasury / Bank: Being responsible for safeguarding the company's assets.
• Ensure adherence to covenants funding arrangements as defined by Regional Finance.
• Ensuring the financing and liquidity of the company in accordance with the Group's guidelines. For Tax: Ensuring tax compliance including inter-company business relations.
• Optimizing the company's fiscal situation in alignment with legal requirements and the Group's policies.
• Under Compliance and Risk Management : Ensuring compliance with local and Group policies regarding his/her area of responsibility.
• Liaising with Asia Pacific's Regional Functions (esp. Regional Finance and Regional Controlling) in order to align local procedures with corporate directions and guidelines.
• Ensuring compliance of financial risk strategies under the guidance of Regional Finance. Under BBM Reporting : Being responsible for the preparation of regional / divisional reports for his/her area of responsibility.
  
  

• Posses at least a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or similar.
• 5 to 10 years' experience in leading Finance function in a multi-national corporate organization.
• Strong knowledge of process analysis, process management and governance and can work under high pressure.
• Financial expertise – strong knowledge and understanding of accounting, financial reporting and analysis.
• Strategic thinking – ability to align financial strategy with overall business goals.
• Risk management – skill in identifying and managing financial risk.
• Communication skills – frequent presentations and clarity of communication with stakeholders.
• Decision making – sound judgement in making financial decisions considering long term implications.
• Negotiation skills – ability to convince and influence.
• Problem solving – ability to address complex financial issues and find effective solutions.
• Ethical conduct – high ethical standards in financial management.
• Regulatory compliance – knowledge of relevant regulatory framework and compliance requirements.
• Leadership skills – capacity to lead and manage team effectively.
• Strategic planning – involvement in developing and executing financial strategies.
• Technological proficiency – familiar with systems and emerging technologies.
  
  

• Deliver performance and results.
• Cooperate constructively.
• Appreciate and include different perspectives.