Job Description

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Company Background: US MNC

Position: Controller (Senior Level Management)

Headcount: 1

Location: Bayan Lepas, Penang

Tenure: Permanent

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for all managerial accounting related functions for the company production site within the Group, including: cost accounting, P&L management, spending control, internal control, and Corporate reporting requirements. Assures business unit compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act; Supervises staff. Provides hands on technical and general accounting guidance, maintains the integrity of financial reporting systems. Provides high quality financial reporting, meeting the management process standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Financial Reporting, Budgeting and Forecasting: -

• Prepares annual budgets and monthly forecasts consistent with the detailed financial reporting methodology for the Penang Factory
• Provides monthly detailed cost accounting information, accurate product cost in the ERP system
• Provide transparency in working capital management and control
• Responsible for meeting all monthly financial close deadlines and submitting accurate results to financial management
• Responsible for maintaining accurate books of record, compliant with Malaysian, US GAAP and the relevant accounting policies of Corporation.
• Provides monthly updates of the spending forecast. Reviews variances with business unit management

Business Partnering and Financial Analysis

• Manages the quarterly revenue forecast, partnering with operations and order administration for all engaged Business units in the Fab.
• Partners with the business units and BPEN management to provide business insights into improving profitability and cash flow
• Provides required analytical financial data for Quarterly Business Reviews
• Supports operations with reporting on cost reduction initiatives
• \xe2\x80\xa2Develops inventory analysis data, supporting operations in optimizing inventory investments
• Provides timely response for ad hoc financial analyses as required, including gross margin analysis of pricing, product cost and mix
• Drives process improvement opportunities where required

Compliance and Control:

• Supports SOX compliance with procedure documentation and testing
• Aligns with Regional finance on all closing activities and follows the relevant policies issued by the Corporation.
• Supports internal audit and year end external audit with prompt, accurate data

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare and submit regulatory MIDA reports for governmental reviews and ensure compliance to MIDA tax incentive and training grants.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Maintains high ethical standards, communicates material issues as they arise
• Thorough knowledge of financial and accounting practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of the cost accounting, inventory reporting and controls
• Complete understanding of the monthly closing process, forecasting, and budgeting processes
• Understanding of the requirement (i.e., Sarbanes Oxley) and importance of strong of internal controls
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities, able to communicate effectively to all levels of the company
• Solid analytical and cost accounting skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Solid PC skills using, but not limited to, Microsoft Suite products
• Able to organize, coordinate, and direct projects.
• Solid SAP experience modules FI/CO is required, insights into MM module would be a plus.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

A Bachelor\'s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required, with a minimum of 10 years\' of experience. The experience must include at least 5 years of related management experience as a Controller in a manufacturing environment. A professional certification as a CPA or CMA or equivalent is preferred. Strong experience in cost accounting is required.

Sub Specialization : Finance;Others
Type of Employment : Permanent
Minimum Experience : 10 Years
Work Location : Penang

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