Full Time Financial Controller Jobs, in AirAsia Brand Co. Kuala Lumpur - Ricebowl

The Role

The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing the integrity of Capital A Berhad's financial reporting, statutory compliance, and financial governance. The role ensures the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, maintains a robust internal control environment, and supports the Group's financial stewardship as a public listed company. Working closely with the Group CFO and key stakeholders, the Financial Controller will drive financial excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous process improvement across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure timely completion of statutory reporting, Bursa Malaysia reporting requirements, annual reports and regulatory submissions.
• Oversee the Group's financial closing process to ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness of reporting.
• Manage the external audit process and act as the primary liaison with external auditors, regulators and relevant authorities.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable financial reporting standards, taxation requirements and statutory obligations.
• Strengthen and maintain effective financial controls, governance practices and accounting policies across the Group.
• Review and enhance financial processes, internal controls and reporting frameworks to improve operational efficiency and mitigate financial risks.
• Partner with business leaders to provide financial insights and recommendations that support informed business decisions.
• Support the Group CFO in Board, Audit Committee and management reporting requirements.
• Lead, coach and develop the finance team while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and high performance.
• Support strategic initiatives, corporate exercises and other finance-related projects as required.

Candidate Profile

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting and financial reporting.
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager or equivalent leadership role.
• Mandatory experience in a public listed company environment.
• Prior external audit experience with a recognised audit firm is required.
• Strong experience managing statutory reporting, financial governance, external audits and regulatory compliance.
• Experience leading finance teams and driving finance transformation or process improvement initiatives will be an advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.

Certifications

• Mandatory member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA).
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), CPA Australia, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), or equivalent) is highly preferred.

Success Profile

The ideal candidate is a commercially minded finance leader with strong technical accounting expertise and a proven track record in financial governance within a public listed company. They possess extensive experience in financial reporting, statutory compliance, external audits and internal controls, while partnering effectively with senior stakeholders to support strategic decision-making. A member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), the individual brings prior external audit experience, demonstrates the highest standards of integrity and professionalism, and is committed to driving financial excellence, governance and continuous improvement across the Group.