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Executive Recruiters Hiring! Full Time Financial Controller (Start-Up) in Federal Territory - Ricebowl

Financial Controller (Start-Up)

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KL City, Federal Territory

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Working Location

  • Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory Malaysia

Job Description

Responsibilities

Role Purpose:

  • The Financial Controller is responsible for building and maintaining a strong financial control environment. This role oversees accounting accuracy, financial reporting, cash flow management, budgeting, audit readiness, and compliance while supporting management with timely financial insights for strategic decision-making.


Job Responsibilities:

  • Manage full-set accounts, general ledger integrity, reconciliations, and monthly financial closing.
  • Prepare monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts, budgets, and variance analysis.
  • Develop and strengthen internal controls, approval workflows, and finance policies.
  • Coordinate statutory reporting, tax submissions, audits, and external advisor relationships.
  • Monitor working capital, payable and receivable aging, and overall financial discipline.
  • Partner with commercial and operations teams to review margins, pricing, commissions, and business performance.
  • Support management reporting, board materials, and investor-related finance requests.
  • Identify process improvements and automation opportunities within finance operations.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
  • Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, or equivalent is preferred.
  • 4-6 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, audit, or controllership functions.
  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, and tax compliance.
  • Good command of Excel and accounting or ERP systems.
  • Experience in a startup or fast-growing environment is an advantage.
  • Candidates should be adaptable, hands-on, and able to work in a lean, fast-paced team.
  • The role requires strong ownership, accountability, and the ability to operate with minimal supervision.

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