Assist in process improvements and system enhancements, providing feedback and supporting implementation efforts to improve efficiency.
Work collaboratively with team members, ensuring daily tasks are completed accurately and within deadlines, while escalating issues when necessary.
Liaise with external auditors, tax agents and internal departments on financial and reporting matters, ensuring proper follow-up and documentation.
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Ensure strong internal controls, risk management, and corporate governance practices are embedded across the finance organization.
Manage and coordinate external and internal audits, liaising with audit firms and country finance teams. Ensure compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and local tax and regulatory requirements in all jurisdictions.
Lead initiatives to enhance financial systems, ERP utilization, and reporting processes, driving greater automation, accuracy, and speed.
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As Assistant Financial Controller at this forward-thinking renewable energy company in Petaling Jaya, you will immerse yourself in all aspects of financial stewardship for three emerging business units operating across Southeast Asia. Your day-to-day activities will involve close collaboration with cross-functional teams-ranging from Business Development to Project Management-to deliver actionable insights that shape commercial strategies. You will take ownership of budgeting cycles, forecasting exercises, order book management systems, and project finance oversight while ensuring rigorous compliance with international accounting standards. By leveraging your expertise in financial modelling and ERP systems, you will help streamline processes through digitalisation efforts. Your ability to mentor junior team members will foster a culture of continuous improvement within the finance function. Ultimately, your contributions will underpin sound decision-making at every stage of the project lifecycle-from initial tendering through execution-ensuring optimal returns for both the company and its partners.
* Partner closely with business unit heads and joint venture partners to provide insightful financial analysis and support strategic decision-making across multiple Southeast Asian markets. * Lead financial evaluation during tendering processes and deal structuring by collaborating with Business Development, Engineering, and Project teams on pricing strategies and margin assessments. * Oversee subsidiary-level management accounts and financial statements for assigned business units in Malaysia as well as other countries in the region, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant standards. * Drive annual budget setting processes and mid-term planning cycles while maintaining quarterly rolling forecasts to ensure robust financial control. * Deliver detailed variance analysis for Engineering Procurement Construction Commissioning (EPCC) projects at both headquarters and local levels to inform executive decisions. * Maintain comprehensive order book tracking systems for secured versus unbilled revenue streams as well as pipeline conversion models from business development through to closed-won deals. * Collaborate with project teams to monitor project profit-and-loss statements, capital expenditure workflows, cost-to-complete analyses, change orders, milestone invoicing schedules, and cash flow positions. * Support accurate revenue recognition practices and asset capitalisation according to EPCC project milestones in line with international accounting standards. * Monitor cash flows across subsidiaries; manage intercompany financing arrangements; optimise working capital; maintain strong banking relationships; enforce compliance with debt covenants; and drive improvements in cash-cycle efficiency. * Mentor a small team of finance professionals by providing guidance on best practices in project control, performance management reporting, digitalisation initiatives, and ad hoc assignments as directed by the Financial Controller.
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Financial Compliance & Control Ensure that all financial, accounting, and tax activities in Singapore and Malaysia are managed effectively, efficiently, and in full compliance with local regulations, corporate policies, US GAAP, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements. Maintain a strong internal control environment to safeguard assets and uphold the integrity of financial reporting.
Internal & External Stakeholder Management Establish a high level of credibility with internal stakeholders and foster strong working relationships with external partners (including auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies). Ensure transparent communication and compliance, reinforcing the company’s reputation for financial integrity and reliability.
Team Leadership & Talent Development Lead, mentor, and inspire a lean, high-performing finance team (including three direct reports). Guide their development and career progression through coaching and feedback, and ensure succession plans are in place for key finance positions. Foster a team culture of collaboration, accountability, diversity and inclusion, and continuous improvement.
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Ensures that regular on-going communication occurs with employees to create awareness of business objectives, communicate expectations, and recognize performance.
Celebrates successes by publicly recognizing the contributions of team members.
Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees.
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Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting through Oracle, HFM, and related reporting systems
Lead the development and management of the SEA Hub annual operating plan, including full P&L ownership, headcount planning, asset management, and cost forecasting
Coordinate quarterly and mid‑year financial reviews, including forecasting updates, variance analysis, and operational performance insights
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